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New strategy to boost social housing supply
North Ayrshire Council approved a major housing plan to increase social housing. Cabinet members gave the green light to a five-year strategy focused on acquiring homes to help boost the local housing stock and bringing more empty homes back into public use quickly. The Housing Acquisition Strategy supports the wider Strategic Housing Investment Plan which has a target of building more than 1,660 new affordable homes for Council tenants by 2031. The Council has already delivered almost 1,000...
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Buzzworks Set to Take Over Historic Douglas Hotel on Isle of Arran
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Ayrshire estate recognised with prestigious wildlife conservation accreditation
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Fun for all in Galston as new town hall officially opens
Galston town centre was a hive of activity on Friday as locals turned out for the official opening of the newly restored Town Hall and to participate in a family fun event in the new open-air square. As one of Galston’s most prominent buildings, the Town Hall has been brought back into public use following a £4m restoration project undertaken by East Ayrshire Council, and Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of East Ayrshire Council had the honour of officially opening the new facility. Councillor...
3 days ago
Ayr dad of three faces terminal cancer battle as fundraiser launches for life-extending treatment
An Ayr father of three has launched a fundraising appeal after being diagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer at the age of 35. John Robertson, who lives in Ayr with his wife Nicole and their three children, Jorja, 15, Paris-Cole, 8, and Clay-Ty, 4, shared his story on a GoFundMe page in the hope of raising money for private treatment and clinical trials. John said he first began experiencing difficulty swallowing in February this year, with food regularly becoming stuck. Over the following...
5 days ago
North Ayrshire celebrates 1,000th new home
North Ayrshire Council has reached a historic milestone in its ambitions to provide high-quality, affordable homes for local families. The keys to the 1,000th home built since 2014 under the Council’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan have been officially handed over to a delighted resident. This landmark achievement came as the first tenants started moving into the brand-new development of 50 modern, energy-efficient homes built on the site of the old Garnock Academy in Kilbirnie. In common...
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Ayrshire Roads Alliance continues to deliver for South Ayrshire
The Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering high‑quality roads and transportation services across South Ayrshire, despite the significant financial pressures facing local government. The newly published 2026-2027 Service Plan highlights how ARA continues to protect frontline services, improve critical infrastructure, and secure unprecedented levels of external investment. ARA has secured a staggering £21.8 million in confirmed external funding for South...
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