Iain Campbell: Last News

The long-running saga of a new £52m Ayr Leisure Centre was brought to a conclusion yesterday after the tightest of votes.

A new pared-down Ayr leisure centre proposal was dismissed as ‘a big puddle in a car park with a roof over it’ by South Ayrshire Council Leader Martin Dowey on Thursday.

Leading figures from across the South Ayrshire political spectrum have put aside their differences today to pay tribute to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Councillors were given a first look at a £9.8 million eco-friendly modular housing project currently under construction in Ayrshire.

Ayrshire Hospice has this week launched their annual Forget-Me-Not appeal with a ‘Memory Meadow’ display within the grounds of Lochgreen House Hotel in Troon.

The Conservatives have swept to power in South Ayrshire on a dramatic morning at County Buildings.

Tory council hopefuls have pledged to save Ayr's doomed High Flats – if they're elected to office next month.

A councillor has called for South Ayrshire Council to ‘move on’ from undeveloped housing sites and look at alternatives.

Ayrshire village look set to score a winner after landing some much-needed sports equipment.New football goals are taking pride of place in Coylton in the hope of encouraging youngsters to get out and play.Local Conservative councillor Iain Campbell pushed for the nets to be installed on the vacant playing fields beside the activity centre.And he reckons they could act as a vital spur for the next generation to show off their skills.He told Ayrshire Live: "The lack of basic amenities in Coylton has been an issue which needed addressed."Being in opposition on the council is never the best place to be when you're wanting to get things done, but I was determined to get this sorted.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the