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Prestwick Spaceport Moves Closer to Lift Off
Developments for Prestwick Spaceport took a giant leap forward yesterday as a landmark deal was signed between South Ayrshire Council, Glasgow Prestwick Airport and a launch partner. 23 September 2021.
Council meetings to be streamed live online
South Ayrshire Council meetings will soon be available online thanks to our investment in a new digital meeting platform. 16 September 2021.
Partnership plans between the Biosphere and SSDA will boost local 'green recovery'
The South of Scotland Destination Alliance's longstanding support of Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere has been officially certified as the organisation signs up for the Biosphere's Proud Supporter scheme. 16 September 2021.
Asymptomatic Testing Site to be available in Maybole next week
Rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing will be available in Maybole for people without symptoms from Wednesday 22 September. 16 September 2021.
Work starts to transform pavilion at popular playing fields
South Ayrshire Council is investing £1.36 million to improve the pavilion at King George V Playing Fields in Ayr. 13 September 2021.
New charge for request to uplift contaminated bins or bins not put out for collection
Each year the Council collects 6.4 million wheeled bins across South Ayrshire. Unfortunately, some residents forget to put their bins out on time, or place the wrong items in bins, which means we are unable to uplift them on the scheduled collection day. 10 September 2021.
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere is putting the 'oo' back into local wool
An exciting new project is underway across south-west Scotland as Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere launches The Wool Gathering, a group to unite farmers and flock owners with the makers and creators who use the wool they produce. 9 September 2021.
Asymptomatic Testing Site to be available in Maybole next week
Rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing will be available in Maybole for people without symptoms from Tuesday 7 September. 03 September 2021.
Public toilets to go cashless
From Monday 13 September 2021, you'll be able to use a bank card or smart phone at public conveniences which are the responsibility of South Ayrshire Council. 01 September 2021
Have your say! Active Travel Strategy published
The South Ayrshire Active Travel Strategy has just been published, giving the public the opportunity to review and comment on the document before it's adopted by the Council. 31 August 2021