Food waste bags
Food waste bags
Did you know that rolls of food waste caddy bags are for sale at Forehill Library?

Save the trip into town and pop into the library instead.

DOG WORRYING (DISTURBING) SHEEP IS A CRIME
DOG WORRYING (DISTURBING) SHEEP IS A CRIME
This letter is to bring to your attention an increase in the number of sheep worrying reports received in the Ayrshire area. As lambing time approaches, Police Scotland has taken the decision to contact your community to highlight the seriousness of this crime and the penalties it incurs.

Please click on the image to download the letter as a PDF

Forehill Library at 31-33 Mt Oliphant Crescent is a hive of activity! Your local library is an ideal place to spend some time and is open to all ages 0-100! Why not check it out and try something new?

There are board games and jigsaws, a knit and natter group, a colouring book station and as colouring books are increasingly found to be a good source of therapy and relaxation- adults are catered for here too!

Tea and coffee is 50p a cup.
You can make use of the computers within the library, or you can take your own laptop and share the FREE wi-fi.

Forehill, Holmston & Masonhill Community Council is looking for suggestions for activities that you want to see at your local library.

Message us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHMCCAYR or email secretary@fhmcc.org.uk with your suggestions.
It's YOUR community so please get involved!

Home Security Advice from Police Scotland:
https://www.facebook.com/
AyrshirePoliceDivision

South Ayrshire 1000 - Citezens’ Panel
South Ayrshire Council with its partners in the public and voluntary sectors, wants to survey attitudes and views on public services and policy issues.
South Ayrshire 1000
Citizens’ Panels are a way for local people to provide feedback on a range of issues and influence decision makers. The South Ayrshire Citizens’ Panel is called “South Ayrshire 1000” as it is the intention to have 1,000 members on the Panel. We have managed to recruit around 850 people who live in South Ayrshire who volunteered to http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/sa1000

The Scottish Government has recently set up a national website highlighting the role of community councils.
See the letter below.
Scottish Government letter to Community Councils. November 2014
www.communitycouncils.org.uk

GET INVOLVED — Your input is what will help our community come together.
We would love to hear from you. We want this website to be about you. Send us your pictures, share your memories, tell us your stories about our area and we will publish them on our webpages. Let us know if you, or someone you know in the area, is celebrating a special occasion.
Check our website and facebook pages for forthcoming competitions.

Come to our meetings. FHMCC meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 7pm in Kyle Academy and we extend a warm welcome to local residents.
Please email us seven days before the meeting with you agenda item
Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FHMCCAYR

Email us at secretary@fhmcc.org.uk

Phone Us on 07935 169 749

Ward 4, Ayr East area map
Ward 4, Ayr East area map
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Sunset over Glencairn Park taken on the 11th March 2014
Sunset over Glencairn Park taken on the 11th March 2014
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Road Works


Road works

You can contact ARA to report any roads concerns by visiting their website at  https://www.ayrshireroadsalliance.org/Home.aspx

 

 

ESSENTIAL RESURFACING ON THE A77 AT BANKFIELD AND HOLMSTON ROUNDABOUTS COMMENCES FRIDAY 10TH JANUARY 2025 
 
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the A77 at Bankfield and Holmston Roundabouts from Friday 10th January until Tuesday 21st January 2025 as follows:  
Works will commence at Holmston Roundabout with a full weekend closure between 8pm on Friday 10th January and 6am on Monday 13th January 2025.  
The A70 will be closed on either side of Holmston roundabout with the A77 remaining open throughout the weekend.  
  • Traffic from east of Holmston Roundabout will follow the B742 south at Hillhead before turning right onto the A713 and joining the A77 at Bankfield Roundabout.  
  • Traffic from Ayr will follow Holmston Road, Hillfoot Road and Dalmellington Road to join the A77 at Bankfield Roundabout. 
There will then be one overnight closure of the A77 between Whitletts Roundabout and Bankfield Roundabout with the A70 remaining open, between 8pm on Monday 13th January and 6am on Tuesday 14th January. 
  • Northbound traffic will leave the A77 onto the A713 Dalmellington Road, continuing on Castlehill Road and joining the A70 Station Road before turning left onto the A79 John Street the taking the third exit at the roundabout onto the A719 Whittletts Rd and continuing to rejoin the A77 at Whitletts Roundabout. 
  • Southbound traffic will take the route in reverse. 
  • Traffic for the A77 from Coylton will continue on the A70 to Station Road and follow the north or southbound diversion. 
There will then be works at Bankfield Roundabout requiring a full weekend closure of the A77 between Holmston Roundabout and the Maybole Road Junction between 8pm on Friday 17th January and 6am on Monday 20th January, followed by a final overnight closure at this location between 8pm on Monday 20th January and 6am on Tuesday 21st January 2025. 
The A77 will be closed between Holmston Roundabout and the Maybole Road Junction for the duration of the works at Bankfield Roundabout.  
  • Northbound A77 traffic will exit at the Maybole Road junction and continue onto St Leonards Road, Carrick Road and Beresford Terrace before turning right onto the A70 and following Holmston Road to rejoin the A77 at Holmston Roundabout.  
  • Southbound traffic will take the route in reverse, following the one way system in Ayr.  
  • Traffic from the A713 from Ayr or the hospital will not be able to join the A77 but will be controlled across Bankfield Roundabout with temporary traffic lights.  
  • Traffic for the A77 will follow Dalmellington Road and Castlehill Road to join the above diversion at the A70. 
Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works. 
Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable. 
This scheme will benefit vehicles using this route each day, by improving the condition of the carriageway and reducing the need for more extensive maintenance in the future.

 

   

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