Local SNP MSP Siobhian Brown has backed the Scottish Government’s recent Land Reform Bill, which has passed its final stage in Parliament, giving more power over decisions on land back to local communities, including here in South Ayrshire. The Bill, dubbed the most radical land reform legislation in the history of devolution, includes a range of measures to improve decisions on land including:   ·       Giving Scottish Ministers new lotting powers on land sales over 1,000 he

Community councils in the Garnock Valley are calling on local residents to step forward and represent their towns and villages ahead of the fast-approaching election deadline. Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Community Council – covering the town of Kilbirnie and the village of Glengarnock – and Beith and District Community Council – representing Beith along with Gateside and Barrmill – are set to hold their Ordinary Elections in line with the Scheme for the Establishment of Communi

Ayr SNP MSP Siobhian Brown is highlighting the importance of fire prevention along Ayrshire’s coastlines as she joins national efforts to strengthen Scotland’s resilience against wildfires. Ms Brown, in her ministerial capacity co-chaired a national wildfire summit in the Cairngorms National Park recently alongside Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, bringing together representatives from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), NatureScot, Scottish Land and Estates, enviro

Independent candidate and local businessman Wullie Hogg has been elected as the new councillor for Ward 3 – Ayr North following Thursday’s by-election. Image - Ayrshire Daily News The count took place at Ayr Academy, with the result announced shortly after 11:30pm on Thursday 16 October. Hogg, who runs the well-known Ayrshire firm the mighty “WSH Fencing”, secured the seat with 850 first preference votes. Known locally for his successful fencing business and large social medi

A by-election is taking place today in Ward 3, Ayr North, where one councillor will be elected to serve the people and communities of South Ayrshire. The ward, which has an electorate of 12,653 and around 2,500 postal voters, is currently represented by Councillors Laura Brennan-Whitefield, Ian Cavana, and Ian Davis. Eight candidates are standing for election: Orhan Bulikj (Independent) Ian Douglas (Scottish National Party) John Duncan (Scottish Labour Party) Mason Graham (Sc

South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey has visited A.C.E Supporting Services Ltd. in Prestwick, meeting with Director Abbie McGill.   A.C.E Supporting Services Limited, are a family-run care at home and community support service based in South Ayrshire. A.C.E  were founded with a clear purpose, to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where young adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs can thrive.   They provide care at home support, enabling yo

Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown has said Scotland “needs a fresh start with independence”, following the publication of a new Scottish Government paper titled A Fresh Start with Independence. Photo: Siobhian Brown MSP The paper explores how an independent Scotland could improve the economy, public services and living standards, while addressing issues such as migration, energy and defence. Brown said it should be up to the people of Ayr, Prestwick and Troon to determine Scotland’s fut

North Ayrshire Council is working with local community organisations to develop new ways of tackling child poverty across the region. The...

A petition against the rollout of Digital ID Cards on the House of Parliament’s website has reached nearly 2.2 million signatures this...

PM Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed in a speech this morning that Digital IDs will be rolled out by the end of this parliament in a plan to...

Former SNP Councillor Ian Douglas has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming Ayr North by-election. He brings a message of...

Wullie Hogg is a familiar face around Ayr – whether it’s putting up fences, backing local businesses or tackling the problem of...

Scottish Labour MSP Carol Mochan is calling for urgent action to ensure everyone in Ayrshire and Arran can access NHS dentistry as new...

The cluster of Aerospace companies based around Prestwick airport is hugely important to the economy of Scotland and the job security of...

Local SNP MSP Siobhian Brown has officially opened the Ayr, Prestwick & Troon SNP Constituency Association’s Indy Hub today. The hub on...

South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey has visited the newly opened and transformed Ayrshire Hospice, at their new site on Racecourse Road, Ayr....

Families in East Ayrshire have received £30,092,110 invital financial support to help with the extra costs of caring for a disabled child...

New appointment welcomed by Lord Advocate. Deborah O’Brien Demick has been appointed the new HM Chief Inspector of Prosecution in...

Provost Iain Campbell has stepped down from his role at South Ayrshire Council after a meeting of the full council on Thursday. Campbell...

Major plans for development at a key strategic site took a significant step forward this week. At a meeting of North Ayrshire’s Planning...