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A town business association has claimed Ayr is “literally falling apart” after shop signage collapsed over the weekend.

Ayr beach — amid claims they're losing out on cash.A pilot scheme launched this summer to charge mobile holidaymakers £5 for overnight stays at Blackburn Car Park.But tourists are restricted to just a 24 hour stay — causing many to take their trailers elsewhere for a longer pitch.And that's led to a logjam further along the promenade, with campervans bagging freebies at the expense of the local authority.Ayr West Councillor, Derek McCabe, says the situation "makes no sense" and council bosses need to look again at their system.The Tory told Ayrshire Live: "By restricting campervans to just one night stays, the council is completely missing a trick here."On any one night, the designated zone at Blackburn Car Park can only generate £75 of

Ayr neighbourhood have finally sailed away after one mysteriously appeared on an A77 layby.Racecourse View is back looking like...

Ayr street has turned into a 'mini harbour' – after boats were left abandoned on the side of the road.Racecourse Road in the town has become awash with vessels permanently anchored along the plush neighbourhood for months; with three docked.But last week a fourth boat steered its way in, leaving residents and a trio of councillors fuming at the lack of action.Ayr West Tory trio – councillors Derek McCabe, Martin Dowey and Lee Lyons – have accused roads chiefs of giving the issue a wide berth.They believe Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) has opted to abandon ship over the permanent ‘hazard’ due to the boats being far enough away from passing traffic.Councillor McCabe has called out “toothless” organisation after the inspectors deemed the boats

Ayr High Street as he and an MSP toured the heart of the Auld Toun.South Scotland MSP Sharon Dowey and councillor Derek McCabe talked to businesses during their walkabout.Calls for food takeaways to help deal with litter, free parking and social care workers getting out to support people begging on the street were among suggestions.Conservative MSP Mrs Dowey said: “It is sad to see the number of for let signs and buildings that are empty."Covid has had an impact with the loss of Debenhams and H&M. It is about re-inventing the High Street.

Girvan and Ayr to attract and retain visitors.South Ayrshire leader Councillor Peter Henderson said there were 50 camper vans in Girvan one day last summer and facilities are now vital as chemical toilet waste was thrown into the harbour. This week councillors approved a trial to create 20 bays for the vehicles in each town and toilet waste facilities - due to start this month.The 40 parking spaces in total will be created in Ayr’s Blackburn Road and Girvan’s Knockcushan Street car parks.

South Ayrshire.SNP and Labour politicians approved a pilot on Tuesday to create 20 bays for the vehicles at car parks at Ayr's Blackburn Road and Girvan’s Knockcushan Street.It would cost visitors £5 per night and was due to start in April.But Conservative councillors have called in the decision and want it scrapped.Ayr West councillor Derek McCabe said: “Blackburn car park is not suitable. We agree in principle about providing a facility for motor homes.