South Ayrshire Conservatives plan to scrap demolition of Ayr flats and bin £45m leisure centre plans

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South Ayrshire Conservatives have launched their manifesto ahead of May's council elections.As expected, the group has committed to scrap both the demolition of Ayr's high flats and the £45m Ayr leisure centre project.Conservative group leader Councillor Martin Dowey has also promised to invest £10m in the retained Citadel Leisure Centre, create a £1m a year 'pothole repair fund', and refurbish every council property in Wallacetown.The manifesto introduction read: "The current SNP/Labour administration want to spend the bulk of the next budget on an unnecessary new leisure centre that doesn't even offer the same range of facilities as the existing Citadel."We think this is wrong and that's why we have a different vision for South Ayrshire."The party says that they are pursing policies that 'may not be flashy , but are much needed to improve the lives of local residents'.Their promises to voters include:The manifesto document states that the problem of 'large derelict buildings in Ayr' had to be addressed and that the leisure centre plan is 'neither wise or practical'.While the majority of the pledges are of a practical nature, the promise to create a Walk of Fame, along with the return of festivals and an airshow, are more aspirational.The document says that the Walk of Fame in Burns Statue Square will celebrate South Ayrshire's 'wealth of culture'.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download