Why we are consulting with you

The Council is undertaking a review of the Scheme for Establishment of Community Councils (the Scheme), in line with procedures outlined within the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, and we want to get your views and know what you think about the proposed amendments to the Scheme.

The act requires Local Authorities to review the Scheme for Establishment from time to time, and to take into consideration changing circumstances.

The purpose of the Scheme for Establishment is to outline the Community Council areas and to identify the roles and responsibilities of a Community Council, their governance arrangements, and the support which will be provided by South Ayrshire Council.

Since the introduction of the current Scheme for Establishment of Community Councils 2020 and Guidance for Community Councils came in to use, there have been concerns raised by both officers and Community Councils regarding the size of the documents and the working practicalities on certain aspects of the Scheme and Guidance. 

In order to do this South Ayrshire Council have agreed to undertake a full review of the Scheme, in two phases. Phase 1 we are asking you to comment on The Scheme for Establishment of Community Councils 2020, with responses being reviewed and collated by a working group made up of Community Councillors, SAC Senior Communities Officer, SAC Link Officers and SAC Legal Services.  Phase 2 will be to get feedback on the proposed amendments to the Scheme governance documents.

For reference purposes please view the current Scheme for Establishment for Community Council 

Hard copies of the document are also available from:

• Alloway Library, Doonholm Road, Alloway, KA7 4QQ
• Ballantrae Library, The Hall, Ballantrae, KA26 0NB
• Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB
• Forehill Library, 31-33 Mount Oliphant Crescent, Ayr KA7 3EN
• Girvan Library, 17-19 Knockcushan Street, Girvan, KA26 9AJ
• John Rodie Library, 39 Annbank Road, Mossblown, KA6 5DZ
• Maybole Library, Carnegie Building, 1 High Street, Maybole, KA19 7AB
• Prestwick Library, 14 Kyle Street, Prestwick, KA9 1PQ
• Symington Library, 15 Brewlands Road, Symington, KA1 5QZ
• Tarbolton Library, Tarbolton Community Campus, Montgomerie Street,Tarbolton, KA5 5QA
• Troon Library, South Beach, Troon KA10 6EF 
• Mobile Library

Please take a few minutes to complete this review to help shape the future of community councils in South Ayrshire.