Local Democracy Reporter

The SNP is set to form a minority administration on South Ayrshire Council – without support from Labour – who have made claims of a ‘political stitch up’.

Views on the future of support for a Wallacetown ‘Hub’ from council candidates ranged from ‘giving the community a hug’ to creating a centre where ‘rich and poor could mingle’.

South Ayrshire Council have sought to play down concerns that the new Ayr Leisure Centre will suffer as a result of rocketing energy prices.

South Ayrshire Labour’s leader has reiterated the reasons for demolishing Ayr’s high flats after the Conservatives vowed to retain them.

A former SNP councillor has been accused of scaremongering among Doon Valley voters over boys and girls’ toilet provision at a new school in Dalmellington.

On the face of it, the Conservatives would  expect to once again dominate Ayr West as they have done since the ward was created in 2007.

There will be a rare opportunity for voters to quiz Ayr West candidates in person this week.

Outgoing Provost Helen Moonie and former South Ayrshire Council Leader Douglas Campbell have given farewell speeches at their final meeting before May’s elections.

South Ayrshire is an authority divided – with large disparities in income, health and outcomes.

On the face of it, the Conservatives would  expect to once again dominate Ayr West as they have done since the ward was created in 2007.