The future of vacant buildings which were once functioning banks in Cumnock remains up in the air.
Not too long ago Cumnock used to have four banks, but now only Bank of Scotland on Townhead Street remains.
The former Royal Bank of Scotland and TSB buildings are currently in council property.
The Former Royal Bank of Scotland building is being worked on at the minute to find a solution for it.
A council statement confirmed: “East Ayrshire Council can confirm that on October 23, 2019, Cabinet agreed expenditure from the Economic Regeneration and Development Fund towards bringing the former Royal Bank of Scotland building back to a lettable standard.
“The council is working with a local interested party and is in the process of preparing a tender for the council’s portion of the works required.
“The Council acquired the property on 14 February 2019.”
The former TSB building is currently available to rent.
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EAC said: “East Ayrshire Council can confirm that the former TSB bank at 31 Townhead Street, Cumnock is available to rent. It went on the rental market last October and will continue to be marketed until a lease holder is found.
“The premises are 73sq.m. and are available to rent at £12,000 per annum.
“Interested parties should contact the Council’s estates management team by email EstatesManagement2@east-ayrshire.gov.uk”.
The Clydesdale Bank building is under private ownership, with its future currently unknown.
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