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  • Eligibility check for free school transport

    Parents across South Ayrshire are being urged to see whether their child is eligible for free school transport. Eligibility can be checked on the South Ayrshire Council website. Applications should be submitted by the end of April 2021.

  • Troon lifeboat crew called out to evacuate oil tanker worker

    Two Ayrshire RNLI lifeboats were called into action yesterday to evacuate a crew member on board a tanker near Arran. Arran and Troon RNLI lifeboats were requested to assist at an oil tanker off the coast of Arran, at Brodick Bay, for the person

  • Council tax freeze could lead to a future increase

    Freezing the South Ayrshire council tax for 12 months from April could mean a steeper rise for residents the following year.  That is the view from council leader Peter Henderson who announced council tax will stay the same for residents in the

  • Carbon budget produced to reach South Ayrshire targets.

    A ‘carbon budget’ has been produced by South Ayrshire Council to make sure it hits environmental targets. It is one of the first local authorities to publish the green budget in Scotland alongside Aberdeen, according to council leader Peter Henderson

  • School leavers are positively thriving here

    South Ayrshire has been revealed as the most productive local authority area in Scotland when it comes to school leavers’ future. The area’s dedication to ensuring school leavers go on to positive destinations was realised when Scottish Government