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Boss admits installation of Ayr terror bollards will save council a lot of money

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Council bosses have been quizzed over a lack of engagement with councillors and the public over anti-terrorism measures installed in Ayr.At a special meeting of South Ayrshire Council this week, Labour group leader, councillor Duncan Townson, pointed out that organisers of other events would have to inform the public of their plans.He asked: "Why did the council not follow its own rules in informing people in the local area about what is going on for large events?

The council rightly insists that organisers go through a formal process, with correspondence and notices – with regards to the anti-terror defences being put in place."In a written answer, Jane Bradley, Director of Communities and Transformation, stated that temporary anti-terror measures had been required to be put in place at previous events.She said that the installation of these fixed barriers saved a significant amount of money and added that the council was looking at ways to improve the look of the structures.Councillors received a briefing, they said, in June 28, around a fortnight before they were installed.The barriers, temporary or permanent, are required by the police and fire services who sign off safety and security plans for large scale events.Ms Bradley continued: "It is a condition imposed on the council as organisers of an event, and not one the public are consulted on as part of any event application."Temporary measures are very expensive to hire and install therefore the installation of these fixed barriers will save a significant amount of public money."The only cost to the council was the transportation and installation of these.

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