Kevin Dyson

Largs

Local Democracy Reporter at Ayr Advertiser

Local Democracy Reporter at Cumnock Chronicle

Local Democracy Reporter at Ayrshire Post

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Articles

Ayrshire battery fire plan delayed by battery fire

2 days ago | insider.co.uk | Kevin Dyson

A plan to co-ordinate emergency response to incidents at battery energy storage sites (BESS) has been delayed – by a battery fire. Ayrshire Civil Contingencies Team (ACCT) supports the three Ayrshire councils and emergency services.
Social media could be key recruitment aid for Health and Social Care Partnership

3 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Kevin Dyson

The final phase of the plan is expected to be approved this year (Image: Newsquest) EAST Ayrshire’s Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has set out its plans for dealing with recruitment difficulties. The HSCP’s workforce plan for the next three years includes bolstering traditional recruitment routes with the use of social media.
Watchdog assessing complaints about FOUR South Ayrshire councillors' conduct

3 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kevin Dyson

The Ethical Standards Commissioner revealed that four members were subject of complaints. Complaints against FOUR South Ayrshire councillors are being looked at by The Ethical Standards Commissioner (ESC). The ESC assesses whether a complaint against a public office bearer has merit, before carrying out a full investigation. Only once that investigation is complete is the case passed on to the Standards Commission for adjudication, held in a public hearing.
East Ayrshire set to raise childcare rates for providers and childminders

3 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Kevin Dyson

A report due before cabinet recommends raising the hourly payment for funded childcare for three and four-year-olds from £6.23 to £6.75, and for eligible two-year-olds from £6.38 to £7.07. The move would also align rates for community childminders delivering support for children in need, bringing them in line with providers on the Flexible Framework.
Troon shorefront restaurant plan for public toilet site to be decided

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kevin Dyson

Planners are recommending that the planning application is given approval. A new restaurant is to be built at Troon’s North Shore Road if councillors approve a planning application on Thursday. The development, planned for the former public convenience near Barassie Sands, includes a modern restaurant and the conversion of nearby green space into an extended 28-space public car park. While the council owns part of the site, the site of the restaurant itself has already been purchased.
Worries over pause on applications to South Ayrshire Coastal Communities Fund

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kevin Dyson

South Ayrshire Council has agreed to pause applications to the £140k fund, instead directly supporting projects that have already been deemed suitableA councillor has expressed his concerns that coastal community grants will be paused in favour of direct funding for a year. Officials presented proposals to South Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday, outlining a change to how it distributes Coastal Communities Funding in the coming year.
Warning for South Ayrshire pubs allowing illegal drinking outside

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kevin Dyson

The prolonged period of good weather saw more venues allow outdoor drinking, but some have not sought permission to do so. Pub landlords have been warned that they need permission if they want to allow patrons to drink outside their premises – as many have done during the recent sunny spell.
New council leader aims to be a 'unifier' despite major divisions

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kevin Dyson

Independent Councillor Brian Connolly has been elected as Leader of South Ayrshire Council, replacing Conservative Martin Dowey who is accused of making promises to help a businessman secure a major contract. New South Ayrshire Council Leader, Brian Connolly, aims to be a ‘unifier’ despite a major divide exacerbated by allegations of corruption and misconduct.
Councillors accused of 'rearranging the chairs on the Titanic' during South Ayrshire leadership crisis

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kevin Dyson

SNP, Labour and ex-Conservatives argued that the only way for SAC to restore its reputation in wake of leadership crisis was a changing of the guard. The line, ‘rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic’ was one repeated several times by councillors arguing that change was vital to rebuild South Ayrshire Council’s reputation.
Councillor to face no sanction over 'wee c**t' comment on live meeting

2 weeks ago | ayradvertiser.com | Kevin Dyson

Girvan councillor Gavin Scott, who has since resigned from the Conservative group, made the X-rated comment after being picked up on a microphone during a chaotic local authority meeting on May 1. It’s understood his comment was directed at Maybole independent, Cllr William Grant, who had just abstained during a vote in the chamber. The outburst led to an adjournment and was followed by the shock resignation of Provost Iain Campbell, who has since been re-elected to the role.