260313 Ayrshire Shared Services Agenda
North Ayrshire Council · 13 March 2026
Back to Ayrshire Shared Services Committee — 13 March 2026 and its agenda
Text extracted from the council's PDF. Layout and reading order may differ from the original.
Page 1
Ayrshire Shared Services Committee A Meeting of the Ayrshire Shared Services Committee of North Ayrshire Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Ground Floor, Cunninghame House, Irvine, KA12 8EE on Friday, 13 March 2026 at 10:00 to consider the undernoted business. Meeting Arrangements - Hybrid Meetings This meeting will be held on a predominantly physical basis but with provision, by prior notification, for remote attendance by Elected Members in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003. Where possible, the meeting will be live-streamed and available to view at https://north-ayrshire.public- i.tv/core/portal/home. 1 Declarations of Interest Members are requested to give notice of any declarations of interest in respect of items of business on the Agenda. 2 Revenue Financial Monitoring Report Submit report by the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance and ICT on the revenue budget monitoring position for the year to 31 December 2025 (copy enclosed). 3 Performance Scorecard Submit report by the Head of Ayrshire Roads Alliance on the progress made to date against the Performance Scorecard (copy enclosed). 4 Risk Report & Register Submit report by the Head of Ayrshire Roads Alliance on the management of risk associated with the Ayrshire Roads Alliance (copy enclosed). 5 Roadworks Programme 2025/2026 Submit report by the Head of Ayrshire Roads Alliance on the progress of work through the roads improvement programmes within East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire for financial year 2025 to 2026 (copy enclosed). 1
Page 2
6 Improvement Action Plan Submit report by the Head of Ayrshire Roads Alliance on the management of the Improvement Action Plan by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance (copy enclosed). 7 Urgent Items Any other items which the Chair considers to be urgent. 2
Page 3
Webcasting Please note: this meeting may be filmed/recorded/live-streamed to the Council's internet site and available to view at https://north-ayrshire.public- i.tv/core/portal/home, where it will be capable of repeated viewing. At the start of the meeting, the Provost/Chair will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed/recorded/live-streamed. You should be aware that the Council is a Data Controller under the Data Protection Act 2018. Data collected during the webcast will be retained in accordance with the Council’s published policy, including, but not limited to, for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records available via the Council’s internet site. Generally, the press and public will not be filmed. However, by entering the Council Chambers and using the press or public seating area, you acknowledge that you may be filmed and that any information pertaining to you contained in the video and oral recording of the meeting will be used for webcasting or training purposes and for the purpose of keeping historical records and making those records available to the public. In making this use of your information the Council is processing data which is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest. If you have any queries regarding this and, in particular, if you believe that use and/or storage of any particular information would cause, or be likely to cause, substantial damage or distress to any individual, please contact dataprotectionofficer@north-ayrshire.gov.uk 3
Page 4
Ayrshire Shared Services Committee Sederunt North Ayrshire Council Marie Burns Joe Cullinane Scott Davidson Cameron Inglis East Ayrshire Council Barry Douglas Jim McMahon Douglas Reid John McFadzean South Ayrshire Council Alec Clark Martin Kilbride Craig Mackay Philip Saxton Chair: Apologies: Attending: 4
Page 5
Official THE AYRSHIRE SHARED SERVICES JOINT COMMITTEE - 13th MARCH 2026 Report by Chief Financial Officer & Head of Finance & Digital AYRSHIRE ROADS ALLIANCE REVENUE FINANCIAL MONITORING REPORT Purpose of report 1. The purpose of this Report is to update the Joint Committee on the revenue budget monitoring position as at 31 December 2025, for the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. Recommendations 2. It is recommended that the Joint Committee (i) Note the financial management position of the Ayrshire Roads Alliance for 2025-26. (ii) Note the interventions that are being taken to address the adverse financial position (iii) Requests a further financial update at the next meeting of the Joint Committee. (iv) Otherwise, notes the content of this report Background 3. The Joint Committee approved a Report on 23 May 2014 describing the budget monitoring arrangements for the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. 4. As part of the Detailed Business Case the service budget is split between strategic service delivery and local service delivery. This separates out the core/recurring costs of service delivery from the local service costs at a single Council level. This ensures that decisions on the level of local spend remain with local Members and ensures that the local Members retain control of their local road budgets. Appendix 1 provides a breakdown of this split. 5. At its meeting of 19th February 2016, Committee agreed a change to how Strategic Service Delivery would be allocated between the two Councils. A smaller group of core Strategic Delivery staff have been identified and their costs continue to be split equally. The remaining Strategic Delivery costs would be apportioned in line with Local Delivery budget inputs plus actual capital expenditure in-year. Agenda Item 2 5
Page 6
Official Budget Monitoring Position 6. The overall outturn for 2025-26 is anticipated to be £0.639m greater than budget. 7. Strategic Delivery out-turn is anticipated to be £0.263m less than budget. Strategic Service Delivery Combined (£m) Initial Budget 3.688 Probable Outturn 3.425 Probable Variance (0.263) 8. East Ayrshire Local Delivery anticipated out-turn is £0.934m greater than budget and South Ayrshire Local Delivery £0.032m less than budget. 9. Summary information is provided in the table below. A full budget monitoring statement, including reasons for major variances is attached at Appendix 2. Actual Expenditure as at P9 £m Actual Expenditure as % of Ann. Est. £m Service Division Annual Estimate 2025/26 £m Projection to 31/3/26 £m Variance (Favourable) / Adverse £m 1.978 53.6% STRATEGIC DELIVERY 3.688 3.425 (0.263) 4.716 112.2% LOCAL DELIVERY - EAST AYRSHIRE 4.203 5.137 0.934 5.479 105.5% LOCAL DELIVERY - SOUTH AYRSHIRE 5.191 5.159 (0.032) 12.173 0.0% TOTAL 13.082 13.721 0.639 10. The position for each Council is shown below: EAC (£m) SAC (£m) TOTAL (£m) Strategic Delivery (0.422) 0.159 (0.263) Local Delivery 0.934 (0.032) 0.902 2025-26 Variance 0.512 0.127 0.639 11. To address the financial position, interventions have been put in place across ARA to apply financial restraint. These interventions will be challenging and will require an increased level of financial control and monitoring to ensure that their implementation has the desired impact. It is proposed that going forward and until further notice: • A freeze is placed on the filling of all non-essential vacancies; 6
Page 7
Official • An increased level of authorisation by Head of ARA is put in place for all orders and expenditure above a specific level; • Head of ARA is required to undertake detailed monthly monitoring of expenditure to ensure robust review of essential spend. • All contracts currently being tendered or appraised are to be reconsidered by Head of ARA regarding continued need and availability of resources. Progress will be reported to future meetings of Joint Committee. Implications 12. Implications Yes No Paragraph number in the report 1. Policy/Strategic Planning Yes 13 2. Governance Yes 14 3. Human Resources Yes 15 4. Equality and Fairer Scotland Duty No 5. Financial Yes 16 6. Risk Yes 17 7. Community Wealth Building No 8. Net Zero No Policy/strategic planning implications 13. The work undertaken by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance aligns with the Community Plan for East Ayrshire Council; and the Council Plan for South Ayrshire Council. Governance implications 14. The work of the Ayrshire Roads Alliance is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation. Human resources implications 15. The establishment of the Ayrshire Roads Alliance is dependent on the available budget. Available budget and human resource requirements will be reviewed as part of budget monitoring. Financial implications 16. The available revenue budget for the Ayrshire Roads Alliance for 2025-26 is £13.082m. The budget will continue to be monitored and reported to the Joint Committee. 7
Page 8
Official Risk implications 17. Appropriate financial monitoring arrangements are in place to mitigate risk. This is included in the Ayrshire Roads Alliance Risk Register. Regular meetings are held between relevant finance staff and the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. Appendices (if applicable) Appendix One - Split between Strategic and Local Service Delivery Appendix Two - Financial Monitoring Report Background papers None Person to contact Jane Corrie, Head of Roads - Ayrshire Roads Alliance Tel No: 01563 503164 E-mail: jane.corrie@ayrshireroadsalliance.org Implementation Officer Jane Corrie, Head of Roads - Ayrshire Roads Alliance Tel No: 01563 503164 E-mail: jane.corrie@ayrshireroadsalliance.org 8
Page 9
Official Appendix 1 – Split Between Strategic and Local Service Delivery Strategic Service Delivery Local Service Delivery Transportation, Development Control and Road Safety Local Transport Strategy; Transportation Policy; Road Safety Plan; Travel Planning, Cycling Strategy; Planning Applications; Road Construction Consents; Development Planning; Council/Partner Liaison; Section 75 Agreements; Road Safety Schemes; Road Safety Audits; School Travel Plans; School Crossing Patrol; Road Safety Education. Transportation, Development Control and Road Safety Maintenance of Bus Shelters; Split Cycle Offset Optimisation Technique (SCOOT) systems (an adaptive control system for controlled road crossings); Development Control; Bus Shelter Advertising; Shopmobility; Construction of Road Safety Schemes. Asset, Traffic and Parking Asset Management Plan; Roads Improvement Plan; Infrastructure Surveys; Inventory Management; Scottish Roadworks Register; Issue of Permits; Performance Monitoring; Accident Investigation and Prevention; Traffic Orders; Traffic Counts; and Parking Strategy. Asset, Traffic and Parking Maintenance of Traffic Signals, Traffic Signs; Car Park Maintenance and Parking Enforcement. Design and Environment Flood Risk Management Strategy; Flood Risk Management Plans; Watercourses; Flood Mitigation; Coastal Protection; Inspection of Piers & Harbours; Bridge Inspections and Maintenance; Structural Assessments; Technical Approval; Abnormal Load Routing; and Design of Major and Minor Road Schemes and Improvements. Design and Environment Maintenance of Watercourses, Bridges, Retaining Walls, Piers and Harbours. Operations Carriageway Inspections; Winter Service Planning; Programming of Proactive, Reactive and Cyclic Maintenance; Street Lighting Design and Management; and Festive Lighting. Operations Proactive, Reactive, Cyclic Maintenance of Roads and Footways; Winter and Weather Emergency Service; Proactive and Reactive Maintenance of Streetlights; Electricity costs for streetlights. Support Services HR, Finance, ICT, and Administrative Support. 9
Page 10
SERVICE SUMMARY - OVERVIEW POSITION It is anticipated that Ayrshire Roads Alliance will outturn £0.639m greater than budget at 31st March 2026 Actual Expenditure as at P9 £m Actual Expenditure as % of Ann. Est. £m Service Division Annual Estimate 2025/26 £m Projection to 31/3/26 £m Variance (Favourable) / Adverse £m 1.978 53.6% STRATEGIC DELIVERY 3.688 3.425 (0.263) 4.716 112.2% LOCAL DELIVERY - EAST AYRSHIRE 4.203 5.137 0.934 5.479 105.5% LOCAL DELIVERY - SOUTH AYRSHIRE 5.191 5.159 (0.032) 12.173 93.1% TOTAL 13.082 13.721 0.639 STRATEGIC DELIVERY This variance reflects a number of vacant posts and turnover within the service (£0.260m) and a budget for unfunded superannuation costs which will not be required (£0.100m). This is partly offset by a shortfall in income (£0.046m), Transport Costs (£0.034m) and various Supplies & Services (£0.017m). LOCAL DELIVERY – EAST AYRSHIRE This variance mainly reflects shortfalls in income particularly in roads maintenance (£0.368m), capital fees (£0.150m) and parking charges (£0.148m) along with winter maintenance costs (£0.113m), sub-contractors, partly in relation to a saving on winter maintenance which will not be achieved (£0.662m), maintenance of parking / EV charging machines (£0.106m), computing (£0.038m), gully waste disposal (£0.048m), Weather Forecast service (£0.029m), bus station security (£0.071m) and a number of minor variances (£0.047m). This is offset by vacancies and turnover (£0.753m) and employee recharges (£0.093m), particularly within Roads Maintenance. LOCAL DELIVERY – SOUTH AYRSHIRE This variance mainly reflects a delay in dredging at Girvan Harbour (£0.325m), vacancies (£0.181m), maintenance materials (£0.255m), parking charges (£0.165m), additional income within Street Lighting (£0.095m) and Design (£0.090m) and fuel (£0.056m). This is partly offset by additional expenditure on sub-contractors (£0.114m), shared employee resources (£0.049m), property costs (£0.086m), street lighting electricity (£0.062m), winter materials (£0.040m), vehicle / plant hires (£0.081m), vehicle maintenance (£0.029m), maintenance of parking / EV charging machines (£0.054m), computing (£0.051m) weather forecast service (£0.025m), consultancy (£0.026m) and a number of small variances (£0.025m). There are anticipated shortfalls on capital fee income (£0.200m) and roads maintenance income (£0.202m). 10
Page 11
STRATEGIC DELIVERY Actual Expenditure as at P9 £m Actual Expenditure as % of Ann. Est. £m Service Division Annual Estimate 2025/26 £m Projection to 31/3/26 £m Variance (Favourable) / Adverse £m 2.288 61.3% EMPLOYEE COSTS 3.730 3.364 (0.366) 0.029 96.7% PREMISES COSTS 0.030 0.030 0.000 0.048 129.7% TRANSPORT COSTS 0.037 0.071 0.034 0.129 16.6% SUPPLIES & SERVICES 0.776 0.793 0.017 0.005 0.0% THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS 0.000 0.005 0.005 0.005 0.0% DEBT CHARGES 0.004 0.005 0.001 2.504 54.7% TOTAL EXPENDITURE 4.577 4.268 (0.309) (0.526) 59.2% INCOME (0.889) (0.843) 0.046 1.978 53.6% NET EXPENDITURE 3.688 3.425 (0.263) EARMARKED FUNDS TO BE CARRIED FORWARD 1.978 53.6% TOTAL INCLUDING EARMARKED FUNDS 3.688 3.425 (0.263) 11
Page 12
Projected Variance at 31 March 2026 (£m) Strategic Delivery (0.366) 0.034 0.017 0.046 0.006 Employee Costs This variance mainly reflects a number of vacant posts and turnover (£0.260m) and a budget for severance costs which will not be required (£0.100m) Transport Costs This variance reflects additional vehicle maintenance charges (£0.013m), fuel and EV charging (£0.009m) costs, along with a number of smaller variances (£0.012m). Supplies & Services This variance mainly reflects additional computer related expenditure (£0.011m), road safety training materials (£0.014m), subscriptions (£0.004m) and insurance premiums (£0.006m). This is partly offset by savings on EV electricity (£0.018m). Income This variance mainly reflects a shortfall in ad-hoc income, particularly in relation to Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders and inspection fees. Other Variances This represents other non-material variances within Strategic Delivery (0.263) Total reported variance 12
Page 13
LOCAL DELIVERY – EAST AYRSHIRE Actual Expenditure as at P9 £m Actual Expenditure as % of Ann. Est. £m Detail Annual Estimate 2025/26 £m Actual to 31/3/26 £m Variance (Favourable) / Adverse £m 1.993 56.7% EMPLOYEE COSTS 3.512 2.643 (0.869) 0.246 76.9% PREMISES COSTS 0.320 0.323 0.003 0.848 102.3% TRANSPORT COSTS 0.829 0.820 (0.009) 1.892 77.0% SUPPLIES & SERVICES 2.457 2.982 0.525 1.698 150.4% THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS 1.129 1.791 0.662 0.362 99.2% DEBT CHARGES 0.365 0.362 (0.003) 7.039 81.7% TOTAL EXPENDITURE 8.612 8.921 0.309 (2.323) 52.7% INCOME (4.409) (3.784) 0.625 4.716 112.2% NET EXPENDITURE 4.203 5.137 0.934 EARMARKED FUNDS TO BE CARRIED FORWARD 4.716 112.2% TOTAL INCLUDING EARMARKED FUNDS 4.203 5.137 0.934 13
Page 14
Projected Variance at 31 March 2026 (£m) Local Delivery - East Ayrshire (0.869) 0.525 0.662 0.625 (0.009) Employee Costs This variance represents vacant posts and turnover (£0.753m), particularly within Roads Maintenance Unit, employee recharges in respect of cross boundary working (£0.093m) and a saving on training (£0.015m). Supplies & Services This variance mainly reflects winter maintenance materials (£0.113m) and EV Charging / Parking Machine maintenance contract (£0.106m), bus station security (£0.145m) of which 50% is rechargeable to Stagecoach, Roads and Street Lighting materials (£0.060m), weather forecasting service (£0.029m), computing (£0.038m) and a number of small variances (£0.034m). Third Party Payments This variance mainly reflects additional use of sub-contractors within maintenance (£0.526m) and street lighting (£0.064m), along with additional expenditure in relation to bus stations (£0.053m). Income This variance mainly reflects shortfalls in roads maintenance (£0.369m), capital fees (£0.150m) and parking charges (£0.148m) income. This is partly offset by bus station security recharge to Stagecoach (£0.043m). Other Variances This represents other non-material variances within Local Delivery – East Ayrshire 0.934 Total reported variance 14
Page 15
LOCAL DELIVERY – SOUTH AYRSHIRE Actual Expenditure as at P9 £m Actual Expenditure as % of Ann. Est. £m Service Division Annual Estimate 2025/26 £m Projection to 31/3/26 £m Variance (Favourable) / Adverse £m 1.746 64.4% EMPLOYEE COSTS 2.710 2.577 (0.133) 0.243 105.2% PREMISES COSTS 0.231 0.317 0.086 1.803 116.5% TRANSPORT COSTS 1.548 1.607 0.059 1.367 58.5% SUPPLIES & SERVICES 2.335 2.337 0.002 1.805 84.7% THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS 2.132 2.018 (0.114) 0.200 93.9% DEBT CHARGES 0.213 0.209 (0.004) 7.164 42.5% TOTAL EXPENDITURE 9.169 9.065 (0.104) (1.685) 42.4% INCOME (3.978) (3.906) 0.072 5.479 105.5% NET EXPENDITURE 5.191 5.159 (0.032) EARMARKED FUNDS TO BE CARRIED FORWARD 5.479 105.5% TOTAL INCLUDING EARMARKED FUNDS 5.191 5.159 (0.032) 15
Page 16
Projected Variance at 31 March 2026 (£m) Local Delivery - South Ayrshire (0.133) 0.086 0.059 (0.114) 0.072 (0.002) Employee Costs This variance mainly reflects staff turnover due to vacancies (£0.181m), partly offset by employee recharges in respect of cross boundary working (£0.049m) Premises Costs This variance reflects depot electricity (£0.040m) and non-domestic rates charges (£0.045m). Transport Costs This variance reflects additional expenditure on external hires (£0.081m) and vehicle maintenance (£0.029m). This is partly offset by a saving on fuel (£0.056m). Third Party Payments This variance reflects a delay in dredging at Girvan Harbour(£0.325m), partly offset by additional use of sub-contractors in relation to street lighting (£0.070m), roads maintenance (£0.049m) and winter maintenance due to an additional 2 routes being delivered externally (£0.090m). Income This variance mainly reflects shortfalls in roads maintenance (£0.397m) and harbour (£0.020m) income This is partly offset by additional parking charges (£0.165m), street lighting income (£0.095m) and design ad-hoc income (£0.090). Other Variances This represents other non-material variances within Local Delivery – South Ayrshire (0.032) Total reported variance 16
Page 17
17
Page 18
AYRSHIRE SHARED SERVICE JOINT COMMITTEE 13 March 2026 Report by the Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance AYRSHIRE ROADS ALLIANCE PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Purpose of report 1. The purpose of this Report is to advise the Joint Committee regarding the progress made to date against the Performance Scorecard. Recommendations 2 It is recommended that the Joint Committee: i. Notes the performance scorecard presented in this report; ii. Continues to receive the performance scorecard updates; and iii. Otherwise, notes the content of the report. Background 3. The purpose of the performance management and benchmarking is to work collaboratively to deliver tangible and sustained improvements within the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in order to manage the on-going development and delivery of benchmarking frameworks. 4. Improved performance management is fundamental to supporting the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. This drives change and improvement within the fully integrated roads service and support improved outcomes, better performance, and more effective use of resources. 5. The Performance Indicators are regularly refreshed when new useful performance measures are introduced by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance or there is an agreement to include a specific indicator. This will be a regular item for the Ayrshire Shared Service Joint Committee to review Main report/main issues 6. This scorecard is used to: • monitor the progress in meeting the Ayrshire Roads Alliance’s objectives; • help managers to have performance-related conversations with staff; and • identify any problem areas that need addressed. Agenda Item 3 18
Page 19
7. Some indicators are collated at different frequencies and so these will be included as appropriate. 8. The Performance Scorecard is presented in Appendix 1. Commentary against the specific red and amber performance measures are included in Appendix 1. There are a number of green performance measures which should be highlighted, especially: • Finance with respect to the percentage of invoices paid within 30 calendar days. This is currently at 98% for this financial year. • Priority 1 and Priority 2 Faults – with respect to the percentage of priority 1 and 2 faults completed within timescale. This is currently above target for this financial year. • Street Lighting Repairs – with respect to the percentage of street lighting repairs completed within the timescale. The service has achieved an average of 97% for this financial year. 9. The Improvement Action Plan continues to identify improvements to a number of existing processes for re-design within The Ayrshire Roads Alliance. Implications Implications Yes No Paragraph number in report 1. Policy/Strategic Planning Yes 10 and 11 2. Governance Yes 12 3. Human Resources Yes 13 4. Equality and Fairer Scotland Duty Yes 14 5. Financial Yes 15 6. Risk Yes 16 7. Community Wealth Building Yes 17 8. Net Zero Yes 18 Policy/strategic planning implications 10. A well-maintained road network will contribute to achieving the 2015-2030 Community Plan objectives and associated 2021-2024 Delivery Plans 11. The matters referred to in this report contribute to Priority 1 of the South Ayrshire Council Plan: Spaces and Places/ Moving around and the environment (Outcome 1). 19
Page 20
Governance Implications 12. The work of the Ayrshire Roads Alliance is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation. Humans resources Implications 13. The Performance Scorecard has no direct impact on human resources. Equality impact and Fairer Scotland duty implications 14. The Performance Scorecard complements the Equality Impact Assessment by ensuring that any issues arising are adequately prioritised, managed and either eliminated or mitigated. Financial implications 15. The Performance Scorecard facilitates the existing scrutiny arrangements to manage, prioritise, and review the budget provided by East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council to the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. Risk implications 16. The Performance Scorecard assists in the prioritisation of risks that need to be mitigated by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in order to reduce the overall risk to either Council and to comply with the Community Plan/Council Plan in both partner bodies. Community Wealth Building implications 17. The works programme provides economic levers to develop resilient, inclusive local economies with more local spend and fair employment, as well as ensuring that wealth is more locally owned and benefits local people Net zero implications 18. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance Service Plan supports and links to East Ayrshire Climate Strategy Themes Theme 2: Transport Theme 4: Natural Environment 20
Page 21
Appendices (if applicable) 1. Performance Scorecard Background papers None Person to contact Jane Corrie, Head of Roads - Ayrshire Roads Alliance Tel No. 01563 503164 E-mail: jane.corrie@ayrshireroadsalliance.org Implementation Officer Jane Corrie, Head of Roads - Ayrshire Roads Alliance Tel No. 01563 503164 E-mail: jane.corrie@ayrshireroadsalliance.org 21
Page 22
Official# 2021 2022 2023 2024 2021 2022 2023 2024 Number of people killed or seriously injured in road accidents per 100 000 population 36 42 48 34 37 54 28 54 Number of slightly injured casualties per 100,000 population 49 58 82 57 41 52 30 58 2019/21 2019/21 Scotland Average 2020/22 2020/22 Scotland Average 2021/23 2021/23 Scotland Average 2022/24 2022/24 Scotland Average 2023/25 2023/25 Scotland Average 2019/21 2019/21 Scotland Average 2020/22 2020/22 Scotland Average 2021/23 2021/23 Scotland Average 2022/24 2022/24 Scotland Average 2023/25 2023/25 Scotland Average 22.10% 29.80% 17.20% 27.60% 15.60% 27.40% 17.60% 28.90% 17.70% 30.60% 34.10% 29.80% 28.90% 27.60% 23.00% 27.40% 21.7% 28.90% 23.4% 30.60% 32.60% 34.00% 26.85% 33.60% 27.00% 31.50% 26.10% 32.50% 25.20% 34.60% 37.30% 34.00% 34.40% 33.60% 32.50% 31.50% 31.0% 32.50% 28.6% 34.60% 33.50% 33.60% 29.50% 33.20% 29.60% 32.70% 31.00% 33.40% 30.80% 34.20% 40.80% 33.60% 37.90% 33.20% 38.90% 32.70% 38.1% 33.40% 37.6% 34.20% 42.30% 38.30% 40.90% 36.70% 40.60% 36.40% 39.00% 36.20% 37.00% 36.20% 43.40% 38.30% 42.90% 36.70% 41.00% 36.40% 38.5% 36.20% 36.4% 36.20% 36.80% 35.50% 33.80% 34.20% 33.50% 33.60% 33.00% 34.10% 31.70% 34.70% 40.90% 35.50% 39.00% 34.20% 37.40% 33.60% 35.5% 34.10% 34.0% 34.70% MONTHLY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS APSE Average Target Current Status Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Comments APSE Average Target Current Status Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Comments No of invoices paid within 30 days 333 357 323 383 361 378 418 330 276 - - 1.43 0.78 0.91 1.21 0.61 0.59 1.02 0.9 1.08 No of Invoices Received 341 358 325 390 365 379 422 333 288 % of invoices paid within 30 days 98% 99% 99% 98% 98% 99% 99% 99% 96% - 49,000 per annum 1,751 3,928 6,316 9,795 9,501 8,555 8,666 1,658 4,671 Average Year to date of Number of Invoices paid within 30 days 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98.00% - - 4,576 4,561 4,559 4,566 4,564 4,560 4,554 4,549 4,554 - 1,800 per annum 140 562 1,258 1,736 857 986 803 153 601 Number of ARA Safety Inspections Completed within Timescale 25 24 20 16 23 21 16 24 7 Number of ARA Safety Inspections Scheduled 25 25 20 20 24 22 16 24 8 % of ARA Safety Inspections Completed within timescale 100% 96% 100% 80% 96% 95% 100% 100% 88% Average Number of days to report an incident to the Health and Safety Section 1.5 2.7 36.3 1.6 3 1 1 1 1 AYRSHIRE ROADS ALLIANCE EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Visits to the ARA Website every month No of Twitter Followers every month Monthly visits to the website from social media AYRSHIRE ROADS ALLIANCE ABSENCE MONITORING 92.02% WELL ENGAGED HEALTH AND SAFETY MONTHLY PERFORMANCE APSE AYRSHIRE ROADS ALLIANCE PERFORMANCE SCORECARD DETAILED MONITORING REPORT UPDATE : JOINT COMMITTEE - 13TH MARCH 2026 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (FINANCIAL YEAR) % of A Class roads that should be considered for maintenance % of B Class roads that should be considered for maintenance % of C Class roads that should be considered for maintenance % of U Class roads that should be considered for maintenance Overall % of the road network that should be considered for maintenance Average days lost per employee 98% AYRSHIRE ROADS ALLIANCE FINANCE East Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council - Performance Information ANNUAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (CALENDAR YEAR) East Ayrshire South Ayrshire SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL 22
Page 23
Official# Target Current Status Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Target Current Status Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Number of Public Liability claims closed 5 3 3 8 7 1 6 0 2 10 6 6 2 2 4 2 3 0 Number of Public Liability claims received 6 7 3 3 7 3 1 2 13 7 3 3 3 3 5 3 6 4 Total number of open claims 57 63 63 27 35 44 39 41 52 65 46 40 34 38 40 41 44 48 Number of Public Liability Claims that were successful 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 % of Public Liability Claims that were successful 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 16% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% Number of Priority 1 Road Emergency defect repairs made safe within 2 hours 0 2 1 2 1 1 0 7 3 3 2 2 2 1 0 3 2 3 Number of Priority 1 Repair Lines issued 0 2 1 2 1 1 0 7 3 3 2 2 2 1 0 3 2 3 % of Priority 1 Road Emergency defect repairs made safe within 2 hours - 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% - 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% - 100% 100% 100% Number of Priority 2 Road Emergency defect repairs made safe within 5 working days 8 17 8 7 6 3 4 34 14 20 5 6 11 7 11 9 22 23 Number of Priority 2 Repair Lines issued 10 18 10 8 6 3 4 36 14 0 5 7 11 7 11 9 25 25 % of Carriageway Priority 2 Defects repaired within 5 working days 80% 95% 80% 88% 100% 100% 100% 95% 100% 95% 100% 86% 100% 100% 100% 100% 88% 92% Number of Stage 1 Complaints responded to within allotted timescales 0 1 0 3 1 2 1 2 1 0 4 1 2 1 2 1 1 0 Numer of Stage 1 Complaints received 0 1 0 3 1 2 1 2 1 0 4 1 2 1 2 1 1 0 % of Stage 1 Complaints responded to within allotted timescales - 100% - 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% - 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% - Number of Stage 2 complaints responded to within allotted timescales - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 - 1 0 1 0 Number of Stage 2 complaints received 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 - 1 0 1 0 % of Stage 2 complaints responded to within allotted timescales - - - - - - - 100% - 100% - 100% - - 100% - 100% - Number of parking appeals accepted 30 29 33 36 34 42 58 47 33 62 75 52 36 31 74 55 37 41 Number of parking appeals received 99 113 108 114 109 117 114 98 93 182 214 245 161 138 207 209 130 153 % of parking appeals accepted 30% 26% 31% 32% 32% 36% 51% 47% 35% 34% 35% 21% 22% 22% 35% 26% 28% 27% MONTHLY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS APSE Average - - -- 100% PARKING - 50% 75%91.20% PRIORITY 1 FAULTS 75% PRIORITY 2 FAULTS 50% COMPLAINTS 100% 2 0 - 00 00 02 - - 0 0 - MONTHLY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS APSE Average 100% - - 100% Number of staff who have received annual FACETIME review 100% 76.23% Comments FACETIME PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS - EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL SOUTH AYRSHRE COUNCIL 100% 0 0 0 0 0 Managers are aware of the importance of undertaking FACE reviews with staff 0 0 0 23
Page 24
Official# Target Current Status Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Target Current Status Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Comments Number of General Bridge Inspections - 20 Number of Special Bridge Inspections - 40 Number of Principle Bridge Inspections - 0 0 5 34 113 35 75 56 5 40 - 9 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Number of Street Lighting repairs completed within 7 working days 53 35 34 54 37 92 103 115 102 50 39 30 44 71 75 118 142 110 Number of Street Lighting Repair Lines Issued 54 35 35 56 37 92 104 118 105 50 39 30 48 71 75 122 146 114 % Street Lighting repairs completed within 7 working days 98% 100% 97% 99% 100% 100% 99% 98% 97% 100% 100% 100% 92% 100% 100% 97% 97% 97% Number of Traffic light repairs completed within 48 hours 26 27 14 21 28 20 33 19 20 22 11 18 14 9 18 18 16 12 Number of Traffic light repair lines issued 26 27 14 21 28 21 33 20 20 23 13 18 14 9 19 19 16 14 % of Traffic light repairs completed within 48 hours 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 95% 100% 95% 100% 96% 85% 100% 100% 100% 95% 95% 100% 86% Number of enquiries responded to within allotted timescales 88 85 114 93 84 62 67 68 35 52 39 39 30 27 30 22 16 16 Number of enquiries received 90 88 118 94 87 65 72 74 45 55 45 44 31 27 35 27 24 24 % of enquiries responded to within allotted timescales 98% 97% 97% 99% 97% 95% 93% 92% 78% 95% 87% 89% 99% 100% 86% 81% 67% 67% Number of FOI & EIR requests responded to within 20 working days 28 13 15 16 30 16 18 18 8 25 9 23 14 23 17 17 21 17 Number of FOI & EIR requests received 28 13 16 16 30 16 18 18 8 25 9 24 16 23 17 17 21 17 % of FOI & EIR requests responded to within 20 working days 100% 100% 94% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 96% 88% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 32 85% 88.52% 100% - 88% 95% 88.23% 95% 83.44% 80% 8% 66% 80%1% 20%100% 48% 61761 305147 40 5 43 59 31 7 49 7 0 0 0 27 5 27 26 35 5 27 45 4 28% 40% 55% 761 1247 27 95% 100%64% 73% ROADWORKS PROGRAMME 90% 95%11% 23%20% 33% 36 27 50 7 BRIDGES - - ENQUIRIES 80% FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 100% Physical % of Roadworks Programme Completed STREET LIGHTING 95% TRAFFIC LIGHTS 24
Page 25
AYRSHIRE SHARED SERVICE JOINT COMMITTEE 13 March 2026 Report by the Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance AYRSHIRE ROADS ALLIANCE RISK REPORT AND REGISTER Purpose of report 1. The purpose of this Report is to advise the Joint Committee on the management of risk associated with the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. Recommendations 2 It is recommended that the Joint Committee: i. Notes the risk register presented in this report; ii. Continues to receive updates on progress; and iii. Otherwise, notes the content of the report. Background 3 A report detailing the general approach to the Risk Report and Risk Register was presented to the Joint Committee on 21 August 2014, where it was agreed that the Risk Report and Risk Register would be a standing item on the agenda. This would ensure that the risks are monitored and scrutinised at a minimum on a quarterly basis. Main report/main issues 4 The management of risk aims to enable confident decision taking on risk, innovation, reduce waste and inefficiency, and lead to fewer unanticipated problems and crises that could undermine the performance and operation of the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. 5 The risk register is contained in Appendix 1. Since the last Joint Committee, there have been no risks added and no risks removed from the Risk Register. The revised risk register illustrates the red, amber and green status and also illustrates whether the risk severity relates to time, indicated by [T] or cost, indicated by [C]. Agenda Item 4 25
Page 26
Implications Implications Yes No Paragraph number in report 1. Policy/Strategic Planning Yes 6 and 7 2. Governance Yes 8 3. Human Resources Yes 9 4. Equality and Fairer Scotland Duty Yes 10 5. Financial Yes 11 6. Risk Yes 12 7. Community Wealth Building Yes 13 8. Net Zero Yes 14 Policy/strategic planning implications 6. A well maintained road network will contribute to achieving the Community Plan objectives in relation to Economy & Skills and Safer Communities to maintain good access to our communities within East Ayrshire. 7. The matters referred to in this report contribute to South Ayrshire Council strategic objective of ‘Enhanced Environment through Social, Cultural and Economic Activities’ and within that to the outcome ‘Work with partners to improve roads and other infrastructure, to encourage house building and business investment that sustains local communities’. Governance Implications 8. The work of the Ayrshire Roads Alliance is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation. Humans resources Implications 9. The Risk Register has no direct impact on human resources. Equality impact and Fairer Scotland duty implications 10. The Risk Register complements the Equality Impact Assessment by ensuring that any issues arising are adequately prioritised, managed and either eliminated or mitigated. Financial implications 11. The Risk Register facilitates the existing scrutiny arrangements to manage, prioritise and review the budget provided by East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council to the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. 26
Page 27
Risk implications 12. The Risk Register assists in the prioritisation of risks that need to be mitigated by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in order to reduce the overall risk to either Council and to comply with the Community Plan/Council Plan in both partner bodies. Community Wealth Building implications 13. The works programme provides economic levers to develop resilient, inclusive local economies with more local spend and fair employment, as well as ensuring that wealth is more locally owned and benefits local people Net zero implications 14. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance Service Plan supports and links to East Ayrshire Climate Strategy Themes Theme 2: Transport Theme 4: Natural Environment 27
Page 28
Appendices (if applicable) 1. Ayrshire Roads Alliance Risk Register Background papers None Person to contact Jane Corrie, Head of Roads - Ayrshire Roads Alliance Tel No. 01563 503164 E-mail: jane.corrie@ayrshireroadsalliance.org Implementation Officer Jane Corrie, Head of Roads - Ayrshire Roads Alliance Tel No. 01563 503164 E-mail: jane.corrie@ayrshireroadsalliance.org 28
Page 29
Appendix 1: Risk Register Scoring Matrix The Risk Matrix for deciding each of the risk factors (Likelihood x Severity) in a 5 by 5 matrix are illustrated in Table 1 below: Table 1: Risk Factors in Practical Form Rare (1) Unlikely (2) Possible (3) Likely (4) Almost Certain (5) Catastrophic (5) 5 10 15 20 25 Very Serious (4) 4 8 12 16 20 Moderate (3) 3 6 9 12 15 Minor (2) 2 4 6 8 10 Insignificant (1) 1 2 3 4 5 Risk Likelihood Risk Severity Following on from Table 1, the following Summary Risk Profile is colour coded to highlight the risk classification: Table 2: Summary Risk Profile Assessed Risk (LxS) Action Required Low Risk: 1 to 4 Acceptable/ can be accepted provided risk is managed. Medium Risk: 5 to 12 Undesirable/ must be avoided if reasonably practicable. High Risk: 15 to 25 Unacceptable risk - must be eliminated or moved to a lower level. 29
Page 30
Official NOTE: The Risk rating will be influenced by considering a combination of event effects Such as associated cost, event duration, and organisational reputation. The table below will provide some assistance with risk rating. Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review 1 a) b) Personnel Shortage due to: • Pandemic Event • Resignation • Retirement • Strike Action • Driver hour restrictions Loss of trained and competent personnel from all sections within ARA Business continuity plans in place (BUS-12, 13, & 14) to manage all ARA mission critical activities. . Additional usage of external contractors to ensure essential services / works programme targets are met. Pandemic safe workplaces / sites established to accommodate reduced number of staff Procedures are in place to manage a short / medium disruption of Technical / Supervisory / operational Personnel including re-assignment of duties and controlled overtime working as required. Over long term there would be recruitment / procurement of the necessary experience to fill the gaps. 3 4 12 [T] All Service Managers Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance The staff numbers are reviewed whenever there are significant changes in staffing level. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance has Modern Apprentices who are providing a strong foundation for future staffing levels as an addition, The Ayrshire Roads Alliance has appointed a Training Officer who will undertake refresher training to the existing workforce where skill gaps have been identified. Furthermore, the Training Officer will develop and enhance the skills and competency with our MAs and trainee road workers. 30/1/26 2 Fuel Shortage Loss or restriction due to relief events. Any event that has an effect on the cost of performing the Services, or the date of their completion, including the occurrence of risks both foreseen and unforeseen e.g. industrial action. To mitigate the impact of losing access or having a restricted access to fuel, a contingency plan has been established which sets out the emergency management actions that will be taken that include designated fuelling stations and the prioritisation of fleet, putting non-essential vehicles off the road. 3 3 9 [T] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Continuation of public support will be dependent on outcomes, though expect some mixed reaction 30/1/26 To calculate the risk rating, multiply the Likelihood x Severity. Example…. Possible (3) X Significant (3) = Medium Risk Critical (5) Severe (4) Significant (3) Marginal (2) Insignificant (1) SEVERITY INDEX LIKELIHOOD INDEX Highly probable (5) 25 20 15 10 5 Probable (4) 20 16 12 8 4 Possible (3) 15 12 9 6 3 Unlikely (2) 10 8 6 4 2 Very Unlikely (1) 5 4 3 2 1 Incident Severity Cost (£) [C] Time [T] Reputation Min Max Min Max Insignificant (1) £0 £10,000 0 1 day Councillors/CEO Marginal (2) £10,001 £50,000 1 day 2 weeks Local Media Facebook etc. Significant (3) £50,001 £500,000 2 weeks 1 month Local Newspaper Severe (4) £500,001 £1,000,000 1 month 3 months National Newspaper Catastrophic (5) £1,000,001 >£1,000,001 3 months > 6 months National News (TV) KEY High Risk (16 – 25) Risks are not acceptable under any circumstances. Immediate action required Medium Risk (8 – 15) Additional controls measures may be required. Low Risk (1 – 6) Continue to monitor as part of review process or where changes occur. 30
Page 31
Official Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review 3 Failure to align with Budget requirements Level of investment required in road repairs and resurfacing and resulting cost of treatment higher than anticipated. Reduced budget could lead to the deterioration in the roads network, an increase in accidents, and insurance costs. Loss of parking income as a result of policy changes. Appropriate financial and performance monitoring arrangements in place to mitigate the risk. Regular meetings with and within partners Councils to advice on further resource and funding requirements. 2 4 8 [C] Business Support Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Adequate control measures are in place, specifically, monthly meetings held with budget holders to review revenue budget and take appropriate corrective actions to bring budgets within tolerance limits. Monthly meeting with service managers to review capital budgets and programmes. 30/1/26 4 a) b) C) Adverse Weather Staffing Issues Salt Damage to salt storage (Dome) Lack of trained and competent personnel including operatives and drivers to provide full complement required to fulfil all gritting routes due to lack of volunteers for existing staff, flu pandemic, mass resignation, strike action and breach of Working Time Directive and Driver Hours Legislation. Reduction and /or loss of salt stock materials for Winter Service operations. Reduction and /or loss of salt stock materials for Winter Service operations. Procedures in place to manage a short / medium disruption of Driver / Operative Personnel including banking workers and overtime working as required. Over the long term there would be recruitment / procurement of the necessary experience to fill the gaps. There is adequate salt stock resilience and conservation control measures. Transport Scotland has strategic salt stock piles. Areas identified within depot to stock pile storage. Transfer salt to alternative depots. 2 3 3 4 4 4 8 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Rolling programme established to ensure ongoing Health and Safety training. Appropriate and applicable checks are conducted on all new drivers to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to safeguard the ‘O’ licence, insurance payments and reputation. The service has extended the use of external companies to provide the winter service to increase resilience The Service has a framework salt supplier with a 14 day call down delivery. There is a joint agreement with other Councils to share available salt stocks. The existing weather service provides long term forecast indicating extreme and prolonged weather conditions. Cover salt exposed to the environmental elements. 30/1/26 5 Loss of Street Lighting & Traffic Signals Extended loss of Public Electricity supply creating issues with Street Lighting and Traffic Signals Some temporary traffic signals will be provided at key locations determined by the Traffic Management Section should these issues arise. Temporary traffic signals deployed by RMU. Contingency measures 3 3 9 [T] Traffic & Road Safety Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance We consider that the overall risk is low due to the mitigation measures that are in place 30/1/26 31
Page 32
Official Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review detailed in Business Continuity Plans. 6 Transfer of Shared Services – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Any failure in Service provision would adversely affect the resilience of the Roads services. Extensive negotiations have taken place to ensure that the proposed joint service meets stakeholders needs 2 2 4 [T] Business Support Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance The new service is over ten years old and it is considered that the initial transfer of the shared service has been completed. Nevertheless there will always remain issues on transfer issues which may still arise. 30/1/26 7 Council’s Waste Transfer Licence Loss off / restrictions on waste transfer licence for all depots Robust management systems and procedures in place to comply with Environmental legislation, permit conditions and health and safety 2 3 6 [T] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance We consider the overall risk is low, due to the current waste management systems in operation. Current contract allows 30/1/26 8 Council’s Operators Licence (‘O’ Licence) - Loss off / restrictions on Council’s ‘O’ Licence. A comprehensive maintenance regime has been established that follows all guidance from DVSA and the Traffic Commissioner to ensure that the O-Licence is protected. In addition, compliance activities are established and in place and a regular external audit is carried out by the Freight Transport Association every 2 years to ensure that all processes are performing to the required standard. 2 4 8 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Continue to work with fleet service in East Ayrshire Council. 30/1/26 9 Failure to meet statutory duties in relation to Road Safety Inspections Failure to provide a Risk based approach and Inspection System in accordance with the approved, Inspection Manual: Road Safety Inspections and defect categorisations.in accordance with the Well- Managed Highway Infrastructure: A Code of Practice. There are procedures in place to manage this process: 1. Short term by prioritising and reducing other works activities and realigning budgets; 2. Medium / long term there would be a request for additional budgets; 3. Operatives can be assigned from other duties and overtime working approved. 2 4 8 [T] Service Managers Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Following implementation of the Inspection Manual: Road Safety Inspections and defect categorisations from 1st April 2019 in accordance with the Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure: A Code of Practice the Ayrshire Roads Alliance a) Inspects the entire road network within East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire, with performance in relation to the percentage of safety inspections carried out within the timescale being reported to the Joint Committee under the Performance Scorecard standing item on the agenda. b) Categorise defects in accordance with a risk based approach ranking defects one to four as 30/1/26 32
Page 33
Official Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review detailed in the Inspection Manual: Road Safety Inspections and defect categorisations c) Issue repair lines for defects on carriageways and footways with target response times determined by the category of defect, as identified in the Inspection Manual: Road Safety Inspections and defect categorisations d) Complete the vast majority of Category 1 defects within the target response time of two hours. 10 Business Continuity / Emergency Planning Incident affecting one or more of the Ayrshire Roads Alliance service functions (including ICT Failure). Business continuity plans developed for: Roads Maintenance (including the Winter Gritting Programme); Lighting Maintenance Unit; Network; Design and Traffic and Road Safety facilities within East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire. To prevent fallout from IT system failure, a business contingency plan has been developed as well as a back up process to revert to paper based recording systems for fleet management and maintenance. 2 4 8 [T] Business Support Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance The overall risk is high due to the unknown nature of such an incident and because of the potential reputational damage and adverse effect on the service delivery, including discharge of statutory responsibilities. 30/1/26 11 Benefits Realisation Ayrshire Roads Alliance does not deliver the expected benefits outlined in the Detailed Business Case of June 2013. Benefit Realisation Plan to track the delivery of each benefit and take corrective action where appropriate it has been developed. A 10 year Service Review is due tol be completed within the next couple of years. 2 3 6 [C] Service Managers Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance The overall risk is medium due to the various reviews outlined in the Benefits Realisation Strategy and Plan now progressing towards fruition. Internal management reports to be prepared reflecting on progress against Benefits Realisation Strategy. As at 1 April 2018 had realised budget savings of £2.031m against a target of £1.510m 30/1/26 12 Performance Performance Metrics are missed. The Service monitors the metrics and also compares performance against the APSE average. A standardised operational process and procedures has been developed to ensure efficient and effective processes and verification measures are in place. 1 4 4 [C] Service Managers Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Performance metrics are reviewed and developed with the Pentana System being used to review performance. Performance is reviewed at every Management meeting. 30/1/26 33
Page 34
Official Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review 13 Procurement Insufficient due diligence carried out by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in the procurement of goods and services. – standardised processes and procedures in line with Council’s contract procedures. Standardised processes and procedures have been developed to ensure efficient and effective processes and verification measures are in place. 3 4 12 [T] Service Managers Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Managed Risk. 30/1/26 14 Programme Management Programme scope, schedule, objectives, cost and deliverables are not clearly defined or understood. Estimating and / or scheduling errors. Unplanned work that must be accommodated. Lack of co-ordination / communication Underestimated support resources or overly optimistic delivery schedule Unresolved Programme conflicts not escalated in a timely manner. Unanticipated escalation in Programme costs as a result of uncontrolled changes or continuous Clear definition of scope, schedule, objectives, cost, and deliverables through Service Improvement Plan, Benefits Realisation Strategy & Plan, and Customer Service Strategy. A Programme Plan has been developed which illustrates key activities, team, timing, milestones, and delivery of products. Incorporate unplanned work within Programme Plan and minimise impact on delivery of products through parallel processes when feasible Programme co-ordination and communication conducted in accordance with Programme governance structure Ensure adequate resources are managed / monitored which could have implications relating to any grant funded projects. Support resources and delivery schedule developed from robust Programme Plan and previous experience of similar Programmes Programme conflicts recorded in Issues Log and progressed in accordance with reporting arrangements for project team 2 4 8 [T] Service Managers Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Managed Risk 30/1/26 34
Page 35
Official Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review inflation of a project’s scope beyond initial remit Unanticipated delays in Programme timescale as a result of uncontrolled changes or continuous inflation of a project’s scope beyond initial remit Communication Strategy to engage public awareness not planned on a joint Ayrshire basis Priorities change on existing service delivery. Affordability of future service payments. Councils withdraw or cannot provide sufficient support, or agreed level of input is not provided resulting in Programme delays Escalation of Programme costs addressed through appropriate and applicable corrective actions and control measures. Delay of Programme timescale addressed through appropriate and applicable corrective actions and control measures. Ensure that a robust Communication Strategy and response network is developed during planning stages of Programme which incorporates sufficient key review stages to ensure effective communication of key messages regarding deliverables and progress Ensure that changes on existing service delivery are communicated in accordance with the existing Service Level Agreement Ensure that East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council are fully aware of the budgetary implications required to meet the on-going cost of service provision, as detailed in the DBC, and have fully committed sufficient financial resources following Business Case sign-off. Early identification of problems, and dialogue with Council. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance is developing a module to project manage work requests received by other Service providers with East and South Ayrshire Councils. 15 Health & Safety / Risk & Insurance Insufficient investment, resources and on-going maintenance to resolve issues identified in Health & Safety surveys of depots are on-going. This Issues identified in Health and Safety Surveys are recorded on Issues Log along with corrective actions to rectify / bring up to the required standard. To ensure that Health and Safety processes are always followed, this 2 4 8 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance South Ayrshire Council continues to have ownership for and maintenance of depots/harbour within their area. Responsibility of funding the various mitigation actions identified in the 30/1/26 35
Page 36
Official Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review also includes ensuring security is adequate. New harbour facility was constructed along with additional fencing, gates and stillage for timber. Dredging is carried out bi- annually. Works have been completed at lifeboat station and new sheet piling to be installed along timber jetty. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance operates from and manage risk of enforcement action and penalties should HSE become involved. is a standing agenda item held at monthly management meetings. In addition to a separate H&S group that meets on a quarterly basis with the H&S Officer. Risk assessments and safe systems of work have also been developed and are in place with H&S assistance. Issues Log sits solely within the control of South Ayrshire Council. East Ayrshire Council has ownership and responsibility for their depots. 16 Development Control – Road Bonds Inadequate coupon values of Road Bonds exposes the Roads Authority to a potential shortfall if the roads works have to be completed by them in the event that a developer defaults. The coupon value of Road Bonds that are more than three years old are reviewed to determine their adequacy. Where a shortfall is identified, the developer will be advised to increase the value of the Road Bond held when an application is made for an extension to the Road Construction Consent (RCC), which is normally valid for three years. 2 4 8 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance If the road authority is required to complete a development road then only the cost up to the value of the Road Bond can be recovered from the provider. Any shortfall has to be met by the roads authority. A complete review of the process of delivering road bonds has been completed 30/1/26 17 Bridges and Structures Inadequate inspection and maintenance of structures, bridges and culverts due to aging, increased live loads, cracking corrosion, environmental effects (freeze and thaw cycles) and fatigue Rolling programme of repair, rehabilitation or replacement (for weak bridges) through Council Capital Budgets. 2 4 8 [C] Bridges & Design Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Bridges and culverts are defined as structures with a span in excess of 900mm. 30/1/26 18 Flooding Receipt of less Grant Aided Expenditure funding than anticipated for flooding mitigation schemes administered by SEPA. Potential lack of sufficient funding for flooding mitigation schemes if cost of schemes exceeds Grant Aided Expenditure (GAE) due to Relief Events or Force Majeure. Seek capital funding from Council(s) to bridge funding gap for flooding mitigation schemes declared in Flood Risk Management Plan. 2 4 8 [C] Bridges & Design Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance The Councils have a legal duty under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 to implement flooding mitigation schemes declared in the Flood Risk Management Plan. Only 80% of principal funding for flooding mitigation scheme. However increased costs due to relief events or force majeure is not funded 30/1/26 36
Page 37
Official Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review 19 Financial Potential swift decline in value of Pound Sterling due to Force Majeure or material adverse change resulting in increased costs in terms of fuel prices, interest rates and insurance premiums. Mitigation measures would be put in place to prioritise front line services as detailed in the specific Business Continuity Plans for office, depot and harbour, as applicable 2 4 8 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Managed Risk. The impact of the United Kingdom exit from the European Union has still to be evaluated. On- going discussions with Transport Scotland, COSLA and Ayrshire Roads Alliance on the impacts on the transport network. 30/1/26 20 Contractual Agreement Potential swift decline in value of Pound Sterling followed by market volatility over the short to medium term resulting in suppliers and contractors terminating agreements due to Force Majeure or material adverse change. Mitigation measures would be put in place to prioritise front line services as detailed in the specific Business Continuity Plans for office, deport and harbour, as applicable. 3 3 9 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Managed Risk. The impact of the United Kingdom exit from the European Union has still to be evaluated. On- going discussions with Transport Scotland, COSLA and Ayrshire Roads Alliance on the impacts on the transport network. 30/1/26 21 GDPR The existing Data Protection Act 2018 was brought about by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which is an EU Regulation that sets out the changes that the UK will implement in a new Data Protection Act. Follow Corporate Procedures 3 3 9 [T] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 22 Presence of Coal Tar within the carriageway networkimpac Coal Tar is a known material used in the construction of carriageways until the mid-80s and is now known as a carcinogen and hazardous waste material. Reduce the level of risk by coring all works prior to design. Ensure an appropriate solution within the design is prepared which is either to retain in-situ and record presence, or remove and dispose of in accordance with current guidelines. 3 3 9 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Managed Risk; Ayrshire Roads Alliance has a duty of care to all employees in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974,Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 and the disposal of hazardous waste. 30/1/26 23 Service The impact of the United Kingdom exit from the European Union Mitigation measures are in place to prioritise front line services as detailed in the specific Business Continuity Plans for office, depot and harbour as applicable. 4 3 12 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Managed risk. Ongoing discussions with Transport Scotland, COSLA and Ayrshire Roads Alliance on the impacts on the transport network. 30/1/26 24 Transport Increased cost of vehicle maintenance due to lack of investment in fleet replacement To mitigate the risk of increased maintenance costs through lack of fleet investment a comprehensive maintenance programme is in place for all vehicles in addition to a vehicle replacement programme developed to identify the optimum life cycle for fleet. 3 3 9 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 37
Page 38
Official Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review 25 Transport Loss of operational base for any reason (Crookedholm Depot) To mitigate the impact of the loss of the transport depot and garage, business contingency plans have been developed that highlight how and where office based staff will work in addition to the steps to ensure that maintenance is undertaken, which would be to activate external maintenance frameworks. 1 3 3 [T] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 26 Transport Loss of public utilities for an extended time including electricity and water. Business continuity plans are in place to allow for the whole service to continue to function in the case that utilities are lost for an extended period of time. 1 3 3 [T] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 27 Transport Loss of confidential information and appropriate handling of information will lead to breaches of data protection and potential significant financial penalties being incurred by the Council All staff that handle personal details have undertaken e-learning to advise of appropriate data protection steps required and where appropriate electronic systems are in place for recording and management of personal data to avoid paper being lost or misplaced. 1 4 4 [T] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 28 Transport Passenger transport – late / non-attendance / vehicle breakdown by pick up vehicle – Failure of service as Service as user would miss Transport link connection / arrives late at destination activity / part activity The delivery of passenger transport is managed on the Council’s behalf by SPT. If there is an issue where there is a failure in service provision SPT would be required to organise a replacement service, working in conjunction with Officer locally within EAC. 2 2 4 [T] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 29 Transport Passenger transport – escort not in attendance ASN contracts / Council owned vehicles service failure. Service not able to be provided until escort arrives. Server user misses activity / part activity Should an escort not be available H&SC services would arrange to provide another responsible individual available to ensure that the service can be delivered. In the unlikely case this cannot be accommodated, the parent would be notified and alternative arrangements made for the transport of the child to the school. 1 4 4 [T] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 30 Transport No driver available to deliver service due to annual leave / sickness absence. Service not able to be provided service Any shortage of driver would result in arranging for an alternative qualified individual within transport services to drive, or to work with Coalfield Community Transport to deliver the service. 1 3 3 [T] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 38
Page 39
Official Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review user misses activity / part activity 31 Transport Passenger transport : Emergency closure of schools and contractors unable to provide transport within relevant timescales - Should schools need to close unexpectedly, all parents will be contacted to request that children are collected ASAP. Teachers will remain with children until the last one has been collected safely by a parent. 1 4 4 [T] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 32 Transport Passenger Transport: Documentation out of date risk to service users. Potentially inappropriate individuals, inappropriate vehicles used being used to provide service Documentation is reviewed and approved on an annual basis to ensure that the correct data is held for pupils, parents, schools and transport operator information. 1 5 5 [T] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 33 Transport Passenger Transport: Contractor unable to fulfil obligations due to bankruptcy etc. Service failure not able to be provided until alternative arrangements made. Server user misses activity / part activity SPT manage all transport on behalf of EAC. In the case of a contractor going out of business, an alternative contractor will be sought. Where this cannot be provided, parents will be contacted and alternative arrangements may need to be made for the provision of transporting school children such as providing a mileage allowance to parents until an alternative solution can be implemented. 1 4 4 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 34 EV Charging Tariff Negative feedback to both authorities On approval by Cabinets a full programme of public communication to be issued 2 3 6[R] Strategic Manager Head of Service Ayrshire Roads Alliance 16/2/24 35 Material Shortages and Price Increases Steel products, timber, electrical equipment and aggregates have seen a price increase with aggregates prices falling back in the spring. This is as a result of market cost increase of raw material affecting suppliers, supply chains, shipping, transportation and Construction costs. Increased admin at UK ports due to EU Trade Cooperation has resulted in increased Where there are problems we are working with supplier to optimise deliveries to get procure best value under the circumstances. 4 3 12 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Service – Ayrshire Roads Alliance This will be under constant review with contractors. 30/1/26 39
Page 40
Official Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review transportation costs, raw materials and surcharges. 36 Storage Related Risks Theft / Damage of Stores Risk is very low as there are many measures that have been put in place. For example – CCTV cameras, secure entry to the depots, insurance covers all depots for theft / damage, robust store person / key holder procedures in place 1 4 4 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Service Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 37 Ash Die Back Potential for death or injury as a result of ash dieback related accidents, both to professionals working on trees, and to the general public Increased safety issues due to declining ash trees on roads, owned and managed land such as in county parks, housing, estates, schools, routes to school, active travel routes and other well- used paths Risks to statutory functions or service delivery such as retaining safe schools, public open spaces or roads Risks to staff and community from trees on adjacent land falling into your estate Ash Trees within the public network with a fall range will be inspected and prioritised. P1 Immediate Felling P2 Monitor and Fell if moved to P1 P3 Monitor and Fell if moved to P1 Private landowners will be advised of any trees within their land which could impact on the public network. Under Road Scotland Act 1984 ARA have the authority to pursue landowners and remove diseased trees and recharge 4 3 12 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Service Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 38 Ukrainian Crisis / Middle East Crisis Increasing cost of bitumen and the potential of short supply due to Russian sanctions and increased costs. May also result in rising fuel and delivery costs Pre-programming with suppliers and contractors as well as monitoring through revenue period reviews. 4 3 12 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Service Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 39 Fuel - Red Diesel No longer permitted to use red diesel within construction vehicles. This has an impact on project costs and the overall programme. Reviewing alternative forms of fleet, however, this brings additional cost. 4 3 12 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Service Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 40
Page 41
Official Risk ID Risk Category Risk Description Risk Mitigation Actions Likelihood Severity Risk Rating after Mitigation measures Responsible for managing the risk Risk Owner Additional Comments Date of last review 40 EV Charging concession contract Failure to attract a private partner Robust and detailed tender package to be issued through the procurement process 2 3 6[T] Strategic Manager Head of Service Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 41 Energy Costs fluctuation Impact on revenue budgets Robust period review of energy costs for lighting and EV chargers. 3 3 9[C] Strategic Manager Head of Service Ayrshire Roads Alliance 30/1/26 42 Land acquisition and other legal resource requirement Lack of available resources resulting in delays to projects Triage projects at regular update meetings. Consider outsourcing Legal work. 4 3 12 [T&R] Strategic Manager Head of Service Ayrshire Roads Alliance 19/05/25 43 Procurement Scotland Excel Contract Framework delays Review alternative Frameworks to procure Material and Services 5 3 15 [C] Service Managers Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Alternative Framework documentation would be significantly different from SXL. Additional staff time may be require to complete. 30/1/26 44 United States Trade Agreement This is as a result of market cost increase of raw material affecting suppliers, supply chains, shipping, transportation and Construction costs. Where there are problems we are working with supplier to optimise deliveries to get procure best value under the circumstances. 4 3 12 [C] Strategic Manager Head of Service – Ayrshire Roads Alliance This will be under constant review with contractors. 30/1/26 41
Page 42
Official AYRSHIRE SHARED SERVICE JOINT COMMITTEE 13 March 2026 Report by the Head of Ayrshire Roads Alliance ______________________________________________________________ SUBJECT: ROADWORKS PROGRAMME 2025/26 ______________________________________________________________ Purpose of report 1. The purpose of this report is to advise the Joint Committee on the progress of work through the road improvement programmes within East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire for financial year 2025 to 2026. Recommendations 2. It is recommended that Joint Committee: (i) Notes, the Ayrshire Roads Alliance programmed works 2025/26 (ii) Otherwise, notes the contents of this Report. Background 3. The budget allocation for East and South Ayrshire Councils Roads Investment Programme for FY 2025/26 can be seen in tables 1 and 2 below respectively. Table 1: East Ayrshire Council Roads Investment Programme 2025/26 Programme Area Budget (£m) Carriageway Resurfacing 2.081 Footway Resurfacing 0.084 Street Lighting 0.215 Traffic & Transportation incl. road safety 0.330 Active Travel 0.050 School Streets 0.050 Bridge and Culvert Strengthening (incl. road slips) 3.500 Car Parks incl. Multi-storey demolition 0.820 Fleet 0.600 Total 7.730 External Funding SPT – Behaviour Change 0.385 Transport Scotland – Behaviour Change 0.116 ATIF Tier 1 – General Active Travel Infrastructure Projects 0.758 Developer Contributions/Route Action Plans 0.359 Bus Infrastructure Fund – Tier 1 0.645 SG – EV Infrastructure Fund 2.800 Sustrans – Annick Valley Stage 2 0.165 Agenda Item 5 42
Page 43
Official Road Safety Improvement Fund 0.359 Total 5.587 External Funding (Provisional Acceptance) ATIF Tier 2 – MSCP Redevelopment - Construction 1.800 ATIF Tier 2 – KGIL Design 0.795 Total 2.595 Table 2: South Ayrshire Council Roads Investment Programme 2025/26 Programme Area Budget (£m) Carriageway & Footway Resurfacing 1.581 Street Lighting 0.150 Bridges Capital 0.881 Millennium and Craigholm Bridges 0.145 C12 Dunure slope stabilisation 0.130 Vehicle restraint barriers 0.073 Cattle grid renewal 0.033 Girvan Harbour Jetty repairs 0.504 Local Flood Risk Plan 0.153 Ayr Depot 0.250 Climate Changes St Ninians Park 0.255 EV Charging Infrastructure 0.281 Total 4.436 External Funding SPT – Behaviour Change 0.170 Transport Scotland 0.116 ATIF Tier 1 – General Active Travel Infrastructure Projects 0.737 ATIF Tier 2 - Dundonald – Barassie 3.050 Ayrshire Growth Deal 0.857 Levelling Up Fund (Active Travel) 4.000 Levelling Up Fund (Burns Statue) 15.000 Bus Infrastructure Fund – Tier 1 0.382 Sustrans – Accessible Ayr 0.799 Sustrans – Girvan to Grangeston 0.041 Road Safety Improvement Fund 0.315 Total 25.467 External Funding (Provisional Acceptance) ATIF Tier 2 – Loans to Troon 0.378 ATIF Tier 2 – Prestwick to Barassie 0.780 AGD Southern Access Road 1.000 Total 2.158 Main report/main issues 4. Surfacing programmes for financial year 2025/26 are contained within Appendix 1 and 2. 43
Page 44
Official Capital Resurfacing 5. The Capital budget for both authority areas is committed, with surfacing works ongoing although unfavourable weather conditions may be carried over into financial year 2026/27. South Ayrshire 6. In South Ayrshire ARA have completed 95% of the carriageway resurfacing programme with an anticipated completion date of March 2026. 7. The footway resurfacing programme commenced in August 2025 and was completed November 2025. 8. The remaining carriageway and footway sites identified for resurfacing will be carried over into financial year 2026/27 as detailed in Appendix 2. East Ayrshire 9. In East Ayrshire 73% of the carriageway resurfacing programme has been completed. Due to ongoing and further programmed utility works on the road network and two sites requiring stage 2 testing for coal tar, eight sites will be carried over into 2026/27. 10. Footway works are currently ongoing, and it is anticipated there will be an underspend which will be carried over into 2026/27 programme, this is due to utility clashes and one site indicating traces of coal tar which also requires further stage 2 analysis. It is anticipated 45% completion by the end of the financial year. 11. Carriageway and footway schemes are further detailed in Appendix 1. East Ayrshire Council Residential Road and Footway Repairs (Additional Revenue Funding) 12. At Cabinet on 13 March 2025, East Ayrshire Members Initiatives approved £800k revenue funding for residential and footway repairs with locations identified detailed within Appendix 1 of this report with 75% complete to date with the remainder of the sites being moved into 2026/27 Capital carriageway and surfacing programme due to utility clashes and budget maximised. South Ayrshire Council Ward Investment and Promenade Programme 2025/26 13. Officers within our engineering disciplines continue to develop work schemes identified by Ward Members under the South Ayrshire Council Ward and Promenade Investment Programme as detailed within Appendix 4 of the report. 44
Page 45
Official Timber Transport 14. As reported at the last joint committee In December 2025, ARA expressed and interest for any unallocated funding from Timber Transport to be redistributed. Funding was offered late January 2026 which was accepted with works on the C1 Newton Stewart Road in South Ayrshire commencing on site at the beginning of February 2026. 15. Officers are committed in partnership with Timber Transport Consortium in both authority areas and it is our intension to submit bids for surfacing schemes when the window opens for 2026/27 applications. Street Lighting 16. The street lighting column and cable replacement programme of works which incorporates LED lanterns is detailed in Appendix 1 and 2. 17. Our 2025 festive lighting programme was completed successfully with installations being undertaken both our inhouse lighting team and appointed external contractor. 18. The Scotland Excel (SXL) Street Lighting Material Framework has still not been issued and this is hampering the completion of the LED project in the East and material procurement in general. YPO ‘Highway Electrical Installations’ procurement framework is the only mechanism available. Material items not available via ‘direct award’ must be procured via Mini Competition tendering which is an added delay. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 19. The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (EVIF) programme with the number of public chargers installed to date is listed within Appendix 3 for South and East Ayrshire respectively. 20. Work is progressing in the tendering stage for the Pan Ayrshire Concession Contract. The procurement phase began with the appointment of Mott MacDonald as the consultants to assist with the collation of the relevant documents required for tender. The Single Procurement Document (SPD) was issued on 3rd March 2025 for the initial stage of tendering, following which we received numerous bids, and shortlisted 7 bidders. The second part of the tendering process is currently ongoing, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) published to the shortlisted bidders on 3rd October 2025.The deadline for tender submission was 7th January 2026. Subject to evaluation and approval by the Ayrshire Authorities, the contract award is anticipated in March 2026. 21. Replacement of the 22kW charger at Troon Swimming Pool will be funded from SAC Capital budget but is on hold until the concession contract is awarded in Feb/March 2026. 45
Page 46
Official Structures 22. Land acquisition and/or access agreements alongside environmental license requirements continue to cause delays to a number of projects. ARA are working closely with EAC Legal/Estates and relevant stakeholders to progress these issues. 23. Appendix 1 details the East Ayrshire Council bridges capital programme for 2025/26. 24. A713 Polnessan Upper Bridge - ARA have erected temporary traffic signals due to subsidence in the carriageway. Traffic lights will remain in place until the slope has been stabilised. Contract documents are currently being reviewed by Procurement. Land agreements have been finalised. Awaiting SEPA License. 25. B741 Coal Glen Embankments - works to be retendered early 2026 following discussion with SPEN regarding utilities in the vicinity of the works. 26. ARA are working with EAC Legal/Estates to acquire land at West Clerkland Bridge through a Compulsory Purchase Order. The bridge has been shut to vehicular traffic since 2012 and shut to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic since 2021. 27. Three bridges on the A71 between the Bellfield Interchange and Moorfield Roundabout need replacement expansion joints. A consultant was appointed to explore options in removing the joints and making the structures semi/fully integral. It has been decided that in the meantime two joints that are repeatedly failing will be replaced with asphaltic plug joints. 28. B730/10 Littlemill Bridge - land acquisition complete after years of negotiation. Tender documents to be reviewed by consultant once SXL consultancy framework is live (anticipated to be April 2026). 29. U13 Aitket Road Slip – Works started on site in January 2026. Works going well. 30. South Pier Quay at Girvan Harbour works have commenced on site January 2026 and is anticipated to be completed by April 2026. 31. The budget transfer was approved by cabinet. A capital business case will be submitted in October 2026 for funding for the construction phase of the Girvan Harbour Timber Jetty Project. 32. The A79/30 Victoria Bridge Concrete Repairs and Painting has been completed. Additional abutment concrete repairs was identified as the scaffolding was coming down. These commenced in mid-February 2026. 33. The Contract Documentation for Girvan Harbour dredging and land-based material disposal has been finalised and is with Procurement for Tender issue. ARA have been exploring the option to engage Moray Council who have their 46
Page 47
Official own dredger and have indicated they can dredge from June 2026 which ARA is considering with open Tendering still an option. No dredging can take place from mid-March until June 2026 as there are restrictions due to migratory fish season 34. The sink hole at Ayr South Pier has been repaired as it was compromising the stability of the public road. Discussions are ongoing with South Ayrshire Council to identify budget for the underwater dive survey and structural assessment 35. A land slip has occurred on the C13 near Penkill Castle South East of Old Dailly. Temporary barriers have been erected and a monitoring programme established. Scottish Power have carried out temporary cable protection works. Funding for carrying out slope stabilisation work is being explored. 36. A significant landslip has occurred on the C11 Kirkmichael to Patna Road which is being monitored. Funding for carrying out slope stabilisation work is being explored. 37. A minor landslip has occurred on the C1 at Laggan near Ballantrae existing budgetary provision will be utilised to carry out repairs. A contractor has been appointed for these works. Traffic & Transportation 38. Active Travel Infrastructure Fund (ATIF) Tier 1 grant funding for both authority areas has been received from Transport Scotland. Active Travel projects using the Tier 1 funding are currently being progressed and will be implemented over the coming months. The ATIF Tier 1 funding is unusual in that it does not require to be fully spent by the current financial year end – several elements of work in the vicinity of schools are therefore likely to be scheduled during the summer holidays where traffic flows are generally lower, and less children likely to be in the vicinity of live works sites. 39. Grant awards have been confirmed from Transport Scotland (TS) for both EAC (£645,000) and SAC (£382,000) from the Bus Infrastructure Fund – Tier 1. This unforeseen funding is directly awarded and paid to local authorities as part of the General Capital Block Grant (GCBG) allocation. ARA are working hard to deliver against the funding allocated, however given the lack of advanced notice of the grant award, and that a full financial year was not afforded to ARA (awards granted in August, but require to be spent by FY end) we are reporting a proportion of underspend against this grant. A request was raised with Transport Scotland to accrue the grant monies beyond the current financial year; however, it has been confirmed there is no scope for carry-over and spend needs to be completed by financial year end. The ARA are making every effort to maximise spend against grant funding within the timeframe available. 40. Grant awards have been confirmed from Transport Scotland for both EAC (£359,000) and SAC (£315,000) from the Road Safety Improvement Fund (RSIF). Schemes are currently being progressed as listed in the appendices. 47
Page 48
Official 41. Kilmarnock Bus Station refurbishment programme is now complete with officers currently reviewing the cleaning regime. 42. The contracts for Cumnock Bus Station which include changes to materials and the installation of a public address system are currently being prepared. The new materials to replace damaged glass panels are due to be installed by March 2026 with the public address system to follow in March/April 2026. Ayrshire Growth Deal (AGD) Roads Projects 43. A Case for Change seeking approval of the changes to the roads infrastructure project and also the Prestwick Proposition has now been approved by Scottish & UK Governments. Ayrshire Roads Alliance will assist in the delivery of all these projects for South Ayrshire Council. 44. A Planning application for the construction of a new car park at Shaw Road, Prestwick will be submitted in March 2026. 45. Extensive ground investigations and environmental studies are have been undertaken on the remaining phases of the AGD in an attempt to accelerate the design process and move more projects through to construction. 46. The ARA will deliver airside improvements to support the commercial build including the construction of a new bridge over the Pow Burn.. 47. An extension to Shawfarm Road will also be delivered to support the commercial build. Levelling Up Fund 48. South Ayrshire Council successfully secured £20M of funding from the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) round three. £15M of this funding has been transferred to ARA and will be utilised to redevelop Burns Statue Square, Ayr. Balfour Beatty are due to be appointed as the principle contractor, design is currently underway and a delivery programme will be produced in March 2026. 49. £1.2M of the LUF funding along with a £3.05M award from ATIF will be used to construct a new Active Travel Route linking Dundonald to Barassie Station, work is currently underway on this route and is scheduled to be complete by 31 July 2026. 50. The remaining £2.8M along with funding from the AGD and a bid to the ATIF in December 2025 will be utilised to carry out significant improvements to the NCN7 from Prestwick to Barassie railway stations. Work will commence on-site late July 2026 and will be complete by 31 March 2028. 48
Page 49
Official Active Travel 51. The Active Travel Infrastructure Fund (ATIF) administered by Transport Scotland has awarded £3.05M towards the construction of the Dundonald to Barassie route. 52. ARA has submitted several funding applications to ATIF in January 2026 to carry out the next stages of the design process for several active travel routes across both South and East Ayrshire Council. Decisions on these applications are expected by 31 March 2026. Ash Dieback & Other Species 53. Appendix 5 of the report details the current condition data on all High Risk roadside trees for both authority areas. Surveys and programmed works for removal are ongoing with 28-day notices being issued to owners and any objections received referred to legal service. Implications Implications Yes No Paragraph number in report 1. Policy/Strategic Planning x 54 & 55 2. Governance x 56 3. Human Resources x 57 4. Equality and Fairer Scotland Duty x 58 5. Financial x 59 6. Risk x 60 & 61 7. Community Wealth Building x 62 8. Net Zero x 63 Policy/strategic planning implications 54. A well-maintained road network will contribute to achieving the 2015-2030 Community Plan objectives and associated 2021-2024 Delivery Plans 55. The matters referred to in this report contribute to Priority 1 of the South Ayrshire Council Plan: Spaces and Places / Moving around and the environment (Outcome 1). Governance implications 56. By virtue of the relevant statutory provisions, principally detailed within the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, the Council as local roads authority is required to manage and maintain all publicly adopted roads within its area other than those which are maintained and managed by the Scottish Ministers. 49
Page 50
Official Human resources implications 57. The work programmes have direct impact on human resources and the Alliance will ensure all works are suitably resourced to maintain satisfactory progress. Equality impact and Fairer Scotland duty implications 58. Equality Impact and Fairer Scotland Duty screening assessments will be undertaken annually as required during the planning stage prior to the delivery of the programme of works. Financial implications 59. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance will deliver the strategic and local services as stated in the Service Plan. The budget is provided by East Ayrshire Council, South Ayrshire Council, and other external organisations. Appropriate scrutiny arrangements are in place to manage these budgets and programmes are detailed within the appendices. Risk implications 60. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance Risk Register is reviewed and presented at every Joint Committee. 61. The Works Programmes, Service Plan and the Risk Register do not expose either Council to an increased risk as they have been developed from existing budgets and existing service commitment. Community Wealth Building implications 62. The works programme provides economic levers to develop resilient, inclusive local economies with more local spend and fair employment, as well as ensuring that wealth is more locally owned and benefits local people. Net zero implications 63. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance Service Plan and Carbon Strategy supports and links to East Ayrshire Climate Strategy Themes Theme 2: Transport Theme 4: Natural Environment 50
Page 51
Official Appendices Appendix 1 EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL PROGRAMMES 2025/26 Appendix 2 SOUTH AYRSHIRE PROGRAMMES 2024/26 Appendix 3 EV PUBLIC CHARGERS Appendix 4 SAC WARD INVESTMENT & PROMENADE PROGRAMME 25/26 Appendix 5 ASH DIE BACK REPORTS Background papers EAC Road Asset Management Plan 2025-2026 SAC Road Improvement Plan 2025-2026 Person to contact Name: Jane Corrie, Head of Roads - Ayrshire Roads Alliance Tel: 01563 503164 Email: jane.corrie@ayrshireroadsalliance.org Implementation Officers Name: Craig Knape, Strategic Manager - Ayrshire Roads Alliance Tel: 01563 503164 Email: craig.knape@ayrshireroadsalliance.org Name: Barrie McDonnell, Strategic Manager – Ayrshire Roads Alliance Tel: 01563 503190 Email: barrie.mcdonnell@ayrshireroadsalliance.org 51
Page 52
Official Appendix 1 EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL PROGRAMMES EAC Carriageway Structural Maintenance Programme 2025/26 (incl works carried over from 2024/25) ROAD LOCATION Estimated Cost Cost to Date variance +/- Comment A71 Dual Carriageway From Moorfield Roundabout – Target Worst Sections £300,000.00 £525,940.49 -£225,940.49 Complete – final measure A736/U20 Junction Contribution to North Ayrshire to complete EAC section Junction Contribution to North Ayrshire to complete EAC section £15,000.00 Complete – final measure A735 Lochridge House From Lochridge House North Entrance to Windmill factory Farm £182,354.25 Due to ongoing/programmed Scottish Water Works these works will be carried over into 2026/27 A735 Rigg Street Stewarton From B778 to Brown Street £60,606.00 Due to ongoing/programmed Scottish Water Works these works will be carried over into 2026/27 B7046 Skares From Junction Newfield Rd to Recycling Centre Additional section into Skares £116,000.00 £158,459.05 -£42,459.05 Complete – final measure B769 Stewarton From Stewarton to North Ayrshire Boundary £219,375.00 Due to ongoing/programmed Scottish Water Works these works will be carried over into 2026- 2027 B743 Mauchline High Street From A76 to Loans (School) £52,680.60 Complete – awaiting final measure B7037 Titchfield Street Galston From Mini Roundabout to Orchard Street £97,500.00 Complete – awaiting final measure 52
Page 53
Official B7083 Kilmarnock Campbell Street From: Fire Station AC / To: Willock Street £41,595.40 Contractor fully committed. Carried forward to 2026/27 C3 Barskimming Road Mauchline From Loudoun Street to StationRoad £74,074.00 Complete – awaiting final measure C108 Stewarton From Greensland to Boundary £114,750.00 Carried forward to 2026/27 C22 Coal Road Auchinleck From Railway bridge to Barbieston Road £35,612.50 Complete – final measure U55 Galston From U56 approx 1000m Westwards £78,750.00 £63,166.81 +£15,583.19 Complete – final measure Kilmarnock New Mill Road From Chapmans Terrace to end £45,584.00 Complete – final measure Kilmarnock Whatriggs Road From Tinto Avenue to Haining Avenue £35,612.50 Complete – final measure Kilmarnock East Shaw Street From Lidle to and around mini roundabout £37,814.00 Complete – awaiting final measure Kilmarnock Bentink Street On Approach to Mini roundabout £20,797.70 Complete – awaiting final measure Kilmarnock Bellsland Grove Full Length £19,080.00 Complete – awaiting final measure Kimarnock Beech Avenue From Portland Road to Larch Place £84,501.40 Programmed for the Easter School Holidays 2026. Kilmarnock Pine Road Full Length £42,022.75 Complete – awaiting final measure Kilmarnock Old Irvine Road From Lindsay Street to Grange Street £37,464.35 Complete – final measure Kilmarnock Brackenhill Avenue Full Length £32,323.20 Complete – final measure Kilmarnock Arran Avenue Full length £36,182.30 Complete – final measure Kilmarnock Lainshaw Avenue One Section £71,225.00 Complete – final measure Kilmarnock Townend Road Full Length £27,065.50 Complete – final measure Stewarton Avenue Square Access Road into car park £11,396.00 Complete – final measure 53
Page 54
Official Kilmaurs East Park Crescent Full Length £34,045.55 Stage 2 testing required. Carried forward to 2026/27 Galston Western Road Outside Primary School £29,487.15 £41,771.61 -£12,284.46 Complete Hurlford Mayfield Avenue Full Length £57,855.42 Complete – final measure Fenwick Skernieland Road From Old A77 Slip to Rysland Terrace £44,053.31 Stage 2 testing required. Carried forward to 2026/27 Cumnock Hearth Road Full length £89,909.25 Complete – final measure Drongan Lane Crescent Full Length £27,195.00 Complete – final measure Bellsbank Corserene Terrace Full Length £29,526.00 Complete – final measure Dalmellington Gateside Road Broomknowe to B741 £31,080.00 Complete – final measure Dalrymple Cedar Terrace Full Length £15,540.00 Complete – final measure Drongan Mill o Shield Road From Coyle Avenue and Garrowhill Drive £37,749.25 Complete – final measure A70 Dumfries House £180,000.00 Complete – final measure EAC Footway Structural Maintenance Programme 2025/26 (incl works carried over from 2024/25) FOOTWAY LOCATION Estimated Cost Cost to Date variance +/- Comment Catrine - Newton Street Outside School £7,290.00 Complete – final measure Auchinleck - Main Street From Surgery to Council Car Park £21,870.00 Complete – final measure Cumnock - Glaisnock Road Outside Cemetery £19,044.00 Complete – final measure Kilmarnock - Dundonald Road Outside School £16,200.00 Carried forward to 2026/27 54
Page 55
Official EAC £800k Residential Carriageway/Footway Improvement Programme 2025/26 WARD Location Estimated Costs Cost to Date Variance +/- Comment 1 Carriageway - Stewarton Dornie Close £9,120.00 Complete – final measure 1 Carriageway - Stewarton Braemore Road £11,310.00 Complete – final measure 1 Carriageway - Stewarton Kirkmuir Drive £54,000.00 Complete – final measure Kilmarnock - Gilmour Street Various Locations £21,060.00 Carried forward to 2026/27 Stewarton - High Street From Old Bank to Church £16,200.00 Due to ongoing/progr ammed Scottish Water Works these works will be carried forward to 2026/27 Stewarton - Lainshaw Street Standalane to Sainsbury’s Rear Entrance £19,260.00 Due to ongoing/progr ammed Scottish Water Works these works will be carried forward to 2026/27 Fenwick - Skerniland Road Both Sides £22,680.00 Stage 2 testing required. Carried forward to 2026/27 Galston - A719 Opposite Loudoun Academy From Nursing Home to Barriered Section £8,100.00 Complete – final measure 55
Page 56
Official 2 Carriageway - Kilmarnock Tourhill Road £5,580.00 £19,433.99 -£13,853.99 Complete – final measure 2 Carriageway – Kilmarnock Auchencar Drive £15,120.00 £19,463.81 -£4,343.81 Complete – final measure 2 Carriageway – Kilmarnock Wardneuk Drive £6,165.00 £9,932.66 -£3,767.66 Complete – final measure 3 Carriageway - Kilmarnock Woodside Avenue £60,000.00 Complete – final measure 4 Carriageway - Kilmarnock - Anderson Place/Bannerman Drive and Drummond Place £46,200.00 £8,409.74 Complete – final measure 4 Carriageway - Kilmarnock Sparrow Gardens £12,960.00 Complete – final measure 5 Carriageway - Kilmarnock Simonsburn Road £9,225.00 Utility works clash. Carried forward to 2026/27 5 Carriageway - Kilmarnock Elderslie Crescent/Ayr Road £13,500.00 Utility works clash. Carried forward to 2026/27 6 Carriageway - Newmilns Sheilds Road £28,050.00 Complete – final measure 6 Carriageway - Darvel West Donnington Street £16,800.00 Complete – final measure 6 Carriageway - Darvel Jaimieson Road £17,400.00 £22,124.59 Complete – final measure 7 Carriageway - Mauchline Clarinda Crescent Complete – final measure. 7 Carriageway - Mauchline East Park Avenue £56,460.00 £38,854.02 7 Carriageway - Mauchline Southpark Avenue 7 Carriageway - Mauchline Welton Road £63,450.00 £48,497.46 7 Carriageway - Mauchline Mansfield Road Complete – final measure 8 Carriageway - Cumnock Latta Crescent £20,010.00 Complete – final measure 8 Carriageway - Cumnock Nans Terrace £16,500.00 Complete – final measure 8 Carriageway - Cumnock Lorimer Crescent £44,550.00 Complete – final measure 8 Carriageway - Cumnock Hearth Place £24,000.00 Complete – final measure 8 Carriageway - Cumnock Bank Avenue £21,420.00 Complete – final measure 8 Carriageway - Logan Holmhead Crescent £36,600.00 Complete – final measure 8 Carriageway - Logan Dixton Avenue £21,690.00 Complete – final measure 9 Carriageway - New Cumnock Castlemains Avenue £42,000.00 Carried forward to 2026/27 9 Carriageway - Dalmellington Church Hill/Melling Terrace £36,330.00 Complete – final measure 9 Carriageway - Dalmellington Knowehead £41,820.00 Carried forward to 2026/27 9 Carriageway - Ochiltree Gallowlee Avenue £20,490.00 Carried forward to 2026/27 4 Footway – Hurlford Furnace Court £15,750.00 Carried forward to 2026/27 6 Footway – Galston Bridge Street £3,750.00 Carried forward to 2026/27 56
Page 57
Official 6 Footway – Darvel Glen Crescent £17,500.00 Carried forward to 2026/27 EAC Lighting Capital Programme 2025/26 Town Location Work Type No of columns Estimated Programme Cost Comments Variance +/- Dalmellington Riecawr Ave, Area. Unreliable 5th Core. 22 £65,000 Completed 16 Jun 2025 3% Galston Maxwood Road. Unreliable 5th Core/Concrete columns. 10 £30,000 Completed 14 Jul 2025 6% New Cumnock Highpark Ave, Area. Unreliable 5th Core/Concrete columns. 19 £60,000 Completed 27 Aug 2025 0% Stewarton Lothian Rd, Area. Unreliable 5th Core 23 £60,000 Cancelled Kilmarnock Irvine Road Area. Column failures 8 £20,000 Completed 09 Oct 2025 Patna Netherhill Crescent. Concrete Columns 8 £25,000 Completed 17 Feb 2026 £180,000 EAC LED Lighting Programme Update 2025/26 (works carried over from 2024/25) Town Lantern Amount Status Delivery / start install Install complete by Kilmarnock - Central 1400 In progress Mar 2024 Mar 2026 East Ayrshire - Decorative 350 75% complete tender to be awarded for next stage Aug 2026 EAC LED Lighting Programme 2025/26 Programme completed conversions to date 15,267 Replacement programme 97% complete Overall LED units completed 20,910 LEDs now 98% of total EAC inventory 57
Page 58
Official EAC Bridge and Culvert Strengthening Programme 2025/26 Structure Reference Structure Name Proposed Works 2025/26 Estimate Comments Bridge Strengthening and Replacement A71/280 C80 Mathews Burn Culvert West Donnington St, Darvel Slab Replacement £250,000 Internal design ongoing. U751/10 Crossflats Bridge Replacement £40,000 Awarded to consultant to design replacement. Temporary bridge will be required during the works. U760/00 C93 Glenhead Bridge Replacement £60,000 Works awarded to contractor. Start date TBC. U740/10 Barbieston Bridge Replacement £60,000 SAC leading design. Award to consultant. Road Slips B713 South of Sorn £400,000 Works complete. B741 Coal Glen Embankment Slip Remediation Works £690,000 Discussions ongoing with SPEN. Works to be retendered ASAP U13 Aitket Road Slip Remediation Works £500,000 Works started on site January 2026. A713/60 C61 Polnessan Upper Bridge Culvert Extension £500,000 Contract docs with Procurement for review. Upgrade Works Identified from Inspections B705/10 C91 Cowan Place Culvert Part Replacement/Scour Repairs £60,000 Near tender ready. A70/130 W31 Thornwood Wall, Lugar Replacement £500,000 Near tender ready. Discussion regarding requirement for road closure ongoing. Works to be postponed to 26/27. A736/60 C84 Lochridge Culvert Masonry and Drainage Repairs £70,000 Works Complete. 58
Page 59
Official A71 Riccarton Viaduct Refurbish - expansion joint removal/replacement £100,000 Design ongoing to replace 1 failing expansion joint with asphaltic plug joints. Works to be carried out ASAP. A71 River Irvine Bridge Refurbish - expansion joint removal/replacement Design ongoing to replace 1 failing expansion joint with asphaltic plug joints. Works to be carried out ASAP. C85/10 Fenwick Bridge Masonry Refurbishment £40,000 Award to consultant to progress with assessment and detailed design. U729/00 C64 Hayholm Bridge Masonry and Scour Repairs £60,000 Internal design ongoing. C95/10 Furnace Road Bridge Arch Strengthening £100,000 Internal design ongoing. Parapet Upgrades A70/110 Causeyhead Bridge Parapet Repairs £60,000 Discussions ongoing regarding options to reduce disruption at Dumfries House. A736/50 Bloak Road Bridge Parapet Repairs £30,000 NAC/EAC boundary, EAC progressing design. Contract awarded. Other Various Investigative Works Topographical Survey, Paint Inspection etc £8,000 Annual cost of surveys/inspections. Principal Inspection Consultant Fees £100,000 External PI’s complete Various Low Bridge Signage Sign Upgrades £40,000 Works near complete. 59
Page 60
Official EAC Traffic, Transportation and Road Safety Programmes 2025/26 Funding Source Project ID Location Project Description Detail Progress Allocation EAC Capital Road Safety Budget: £200,000 (£198,000 Road Safety + £2,000 Safer Neigh.) 22.23 A71 / Campbell Street Off Slip, Kilmarnock Junction signalisation Installation of new traffic signals, stopping up of Willock Street and new carriageway layout to improve capacity Contractors fully committed £105,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 22.50 B741 Dalmellington to New Cumnock Road safety review General route review to identify safety measures Survey complete with video footage to be reviewed £2,000 22.38 Glaisnock Street, Cumnock Traffic calming Speed reduction/traffic calming measures Works 90% complete £15,000 22.15 VAS signs, various location Upgrades and new installations New contract to be implemented In progress £10,000 25.20 A713 - Waterside Road safety improvements 40mph repeaters, HFS gateway features and road markings upgrade Complete £25,000 24.05 Various Traffic calming Speed surveys Ongoing £10,000 25.03 / 25.16 Various Road safety improvements HFS Schemes Ongoing £33,000 24.20 B751 – Kilmaurs to Fenwick Route Review General route review, VAS improvements, Road Markings and Signage, Studs Works 90% complete £125,000 25.11 A71 – Priestland Safer system improvements Vehicle restraint barriers Complete £75,000 25.13 A719 – Waterside Road Safety improvements VAS improvements , HFS and carriageway studs Works complete £50,000 25.17 A70 – Dumfries House Road Safety improvements VAS improvements , HFS, carriageway studs and resurfacing Works commenced – compl;etion March 26 £60,000 60
Page 61
Official Rural Route Action Plans Budget: £359,000 £134,000 (EAC) + £225,000 (Dev. Contributions) 22.08 B778 Stewarton to Fenwick Road alignment improvements at three key locations Agreement to proceed with site 1 improvements Process started £359,000 Tier 1 Budget: £758,000 22.13 Grougar Road, Crookedholm Pedestrian crossing and road widening Installation of new crossing and layby Complete £99,000 23.07 Strawberrybank Road, Kilmarnock Pedestrian crossing Appraisal for new crossing point Ped counts low so project reduced to consideration of ped refuge island £10,000 23.10 St Germain Street, Catrine Pedestrian safety improvements Installation of bollards and TRO Works complete with TRO to be finalised £10,000 N/A Kilmarnock Green Infinity Loop Cycling Infrastructure Route 1 & 2, Sturrock St and MSCP Route 1 & 2 design placed on hold due to lack of funding, MSCP site redevelopment application submitted to ATIF 2025/26. Sturrock St modelling completed. £100,000 24.18 A759 West of Gatehead Pedestrian improvements Footway designs and build out Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £30,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 25.15 B751 Kilmaurs to Knockentiber Pedestrian improvements Footway improvements Works Started- Planned completion March 2026 £30,000 61
Page 62
Official 24.28 Kilmarnock - Dundonald Road and Gargieston area Pedestrian improvements Footway designs and buildouts Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £30,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 23.12 A713 Bellsbank Rd, Dalmellington Traffic calming 1 x speed table Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £10,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 25.12 A71 Priestland Traffic Calming and pedestrian crossing Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £50,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 Irvine Road Kilmaurs Pedestrian improvements Planned start 23rd with carry over into 26/27 £35,000 Various location Various minor works projects To be Confirmed Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £100,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 25.09 Altonhill Avenue Kilmarnock Traffic Calming and road widening Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £80,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 Various Locations Pedestrian improvements Installation of new crossing points and improve existing walking routes Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £160,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 24.25 Main Street Stewarton Pedestrian crossing upgrade Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £25,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 62
Page 63
Official Tier 2 Budget: £2,595,000 Foregate Mobility Hub Regeneration of Foregate and creation of mobility hub KGIL phase 1c & public realm Contract awarded expected completion date of 31st March 2027 £1,800,000. 00 Kilmarnock North Creation of a bi- directional active travel route Detailed design of Active Travel Route Completion due 31st March 2026 £415,000.00 Kilmarnock East Creation of a bi- directional active travel route Detailed design of Active Travel Route Completion due 31st March 2026 £379,800.00 EAC Bus Infrastructure Budget: £645,000 22.51 Onthank Terminus, Kilmarnock Upgrades to existing infrastructure Improve crossing and boarding points Complete £20,000 22.52 Stewarton Terminus, Stewarton Upgrades to existing infrastructure Improve turning circle and boarding points Planned start End of February £20,000 Newmilns Road , Galston Upgrade to existing infrastructure Installation of new bus layby including shelter Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £32,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 Various locations Upgrade to existing infrastructure Bus shelter upgrades to various locations Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £85,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 Newmilns Road , Newmilns Upgrade to existing infrastructure Installation of new bus layby including shelter Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £32,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 Various Locations Upgrades to existing infrastructure Installation of bus priority traffic signals To be complete Mar 2026 £155,000 Irvine Road, Kilmarnock Upgrade to existing infrastructure Installation of new bus layby including shelter Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £42,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 63
Page 64
Official Glasgow Road, Kilmarnock Upgrade to existing infrastructure Relocation of bus stop to improve use including crossings Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £57,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 Grassyard Road, Kilmarnock Upgrade to existing infrastructure Installation of raised kerbs to improve access/egress onto bus Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £22,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 TBC Land purchase Land purchase for proposed park and ride site Works to be reprogrammed for 26/27 £200,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 EAC Active Travel Budget £50,000 24.03 School Streets Programme Introduction of trial sites Three further schools to be trialled with further trials to be developed Contractor appointed to undertake school crossing improvements. Planned start date May 2026 £50,000 Carried forward until 2026/27 64
Page 65
Official Appendix 2 SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL PROGRAMMES SAC Carriageway Structural Maintenance Programme over two years 2024 to 2026 Route No Town Road Name Works Description Scheme Score Estimated Cost Cost to Date Variance +/- Comments B734 Old Dailly Barr Old Dailly Old Dailly to Penkill + drainage improvements N/A £150,813 £163,932 -£13,119 Complete B7035 By Girvan Glendoune Houdston Road (Coalpots) Braetoll South + S Power shut down N/A £200,000 £206,251 -£6,251 Complete B743 By Mossblown Ayr / Mossblown? West from Brocklehill Farm 53 £249,002 £249,239 -£237 Complete C37 Auchincruive Barrackhall Gibbsyard 48 £123,861 123,873 -£12 Complete Uncl Tarbolton Springfield Road Garden Street to No 50 46 £54,275 £53,851 +£424 Complete B742 By Coylton B742 Council Boundary - A70/Hillhead, Coylton By Holebogs, S bend 59 £445,000 £440,506 +£4,494 Complete B742 By Coylton B742 Council Boundary - A70/Hillhead, Coylton From A70 at Hillhead south to C21 Craigs Road junction 56 B742 By Coylton B742 A70 Hillhead - B744 Jcn N Of Annbank, Coylton From Meadowhead Depot entrance south-wards 55 Complete B742 By Coylton B742 A70 Hillhead - B744 Jcn N Of Annbank, Coylton Bridge of Coyle to C2 52 B744 Annbank Weston Brae Full Length 53 £152,000 £207,822 -£55,822 Complete 65
Page 66
Official B744 Annbank Browns Crescent Weston Avenue Full Length Craighall Way to 101 Weston Avenue 53 56 U77 By Coylton Hole Road Full Length 46 £82,867 £83,064 -£197 Complete B7023 Maybole Crosshill Road Full Length 56 £74,687 £72,215 +£2,472 Complete Complete Complete B7023 Maybole St Cuthbert's Road Full Length 53 £30,669 £41,792 -£11,123 B7024 Maybole Alloway Road Redbrae to Bypass 51 £55,922 £96,288 -£40,366 C122 By Maybole C122 Gardenrose Path/Maybole - School Road/Minishant, Maybole C122 Gardenrose Path/Maybole - School Road/Minishant, Maybole School to new Bypass Ladycross to new Bypass 50 £58,095 £58,097 -£2 Complete B7023 Maybole Ballochbroe to Crosshill Dalhowan to C58 £275,435 £362,350 -£86,915 Complete A719 PH 2 By Maidens By Dunure Pennyglen/B7023 - Kirkoswald Road/Maidens, Maidens A719 Smithy Bridge/Dunure - Croy Brae, Dunure B7023 Enoch Lodge -Caravan Park Cemetery to Drumshang 67 £281,669 £326,746 -£45,077 Complete Complete A719 PH 1 By Maidens Pennyglen/B7023 - Kirkoswald Rd & Turnberry Rd /Maidens, Turnberry Morriston Farm to Jct Blawearie Maidens to Turnberry 56 £441,666 £540,857 -£99,191 Uncl Maybole Ashgrove Avenue Full Length £88,954 £102,985 -£14,031 Complete SAC - Carriageway Structural Maintenance Programme – New Sites identified for 2024 to 2026 B749 Troon Monktonhill Road Southwood jct to Isle of Pin 59 £210,000 £265,328 -£55,328 Complete. 66
Page 67
Official B749 Troon Craigend Road Fullarton Drive railway bridge to South Beach 48 £167,500 £201,706 -£34,206 Complete B749 Troon South Beach Lochend Road to Academy Street jct 54 £200,000 £307,540 -£107,540 Complete. C44 Dailly Dailly to Turnberry Farden 500m towards Drummock 39 £112,560 £71,137 +£41,422 Complete B7027 Barr Knowe Road Lochtonmill southwards £63,000 £53,406.44 +£9,593 Complete B734 Colmonell Colmonell to the A77 £106,560 £150,273 -£43,713 Complete B7023 Maybole C58 to Cemetary £297,606 £271,503 +£26,102 Complete A70 C39 Coylton Ayr Joppa Doonholm Road Hole Road jct to Pharmacy Alloway to The Loaning 35 43 £179,321 £155,377 +£23,944 Complete C145 Ayr Hillfoot Road Holmston Rd to Holmston Dr 54 £91,875 £123,733 -£31,858 Complete Uncl Maybole Queens Terrace/Chesney Grove/Kincraig Avenue Full Road 33 33 £166,275 £174,448 -£8,173 Complete Uncl Maybole Cargill Road Full Road 47 £46,900 £48,224 -£1,324 Complete C1 (STTS) Straiton Newton Stewart Road U8 towards Straiton to U57 44 £120,400 £119.293 +£1,107 Complete – final measure B7045 (STTS) Maybole Cassilis to Kirkmichael Rd Crorieshill Farm northwards for 360m 44 £46,750 £51,700 -£4,950 Complete Uncl Ayr Saltpans Road North from Glebe Road 46 £112,249 £118,940 -£6,691 Complete Uncl Prestwick Morris Road Full Road 43 £55,000 £107,345 -£52,345 Complete Uncl Ayr Green Street Waggon Road to Crown Street 42 £130,000 £214,584 -£84,584 Complete Uncl Prestwick Craigie Street Full length 39 £30,000 £36,725 -£6,725 Complete 67
Page 68
Official B744 By Annbank B744 Belston/A70 - Weston Avenue/Annbank, Ayr Auchincruive Junction to Glenview 52 £120,000 £139,872 -£19,872 Complete B742 By Maybole Dalrymple to Barnford Farm Dalrymple Road 46 £130,000 £138,058 -£8,058 Complete Uncl Maybole Hicks Avenue Full cway & fway 30 £104,000 £133,263 -£29,263 Complete C59 Colmonell Craigneil Road B734 to Bridge £67,000 £53,129 +£13,871 Complete Uncl Ayr Peggieshill (PH1) Dalmilling Rd to Nursery Rd 44 £92,000 £99,038 -£7,038 Complete Uncl Ayr Kincaidston (PH1) Marigold Sq to Honeysuckle Park 52 £185,000 £181,768 +£3,232 Complete Uncl Girvan Louisa Drive Knockcushion St to Duncan St £103,640 £91,410 +£12,230 Complete Uncl Ayr Peggieshill Rd (PH2) Nursery Rd to Fenwickland Ave 44 £100,000 £81,228 +18,772 Complete C74 By Ayr MacNairston Rd C105 to B742 junction 52 £102,000 £101,917.11 +£82.89 Complete B742 By Maybole Nether Culzean Dalrymple Rd Barnford farm to Nether Culzean 42 £145,000 £144,902 +£97.79 Complete Uncl Ayr Ellisland Square (Contains Coal Tar) Full Length 42 £145,000 145,996.28 -£996.28 Complete Uncl Ayr Kincaidston Drive (PH2) Honeysuckle Park to Dalmellington Rd 52 £135,000 £137,176.04 -£2,176.04 Complete B742 Mossblown Sandyford Road From a point 180 metres east of A719 junction eastwards for 680m 53 £183,751 189,826.06 -£6,074.06 Complete Uncl Ayr Dalmilling Road Harthall to Mainholm Rd 37 £275,000 £255,046.82 +£19,953.18 Complete Uncl Prestwick Bellevue Road From Main Street to Adamton Road £38,039.04 Carried forward to 2026/27 Uncl Girvan Todd Street (non hazardous) Full length 31 £32,894 Carried forward to 2026/27 Uncl Girvan Fauldribbon Road (Hazardous) Full length 34 £31,813 (to be re- estimated) Carried forward to 2026/27 68
Page 69
Official Uncl Girvan B741 Linfern Road NO.79 to no.3 near Main Street 29 £100,517 £33,706.90 Complete – final measure Uncl Maybole Carrick Street Ladyland Rd to B77 33 £26,130 Carried forward to 2026/27 Uncl Maybole Wellington Street Ladyland Rd to Carrick St 30 £18,090 Carried forward to 2026/27 Uncl Maybole Manse Street (Hazardous) Drumellan St to Abbott St £20,100 (to be re- estimated) Carried forward to 2026/27 Uncl Girvan Hamilton Street Church Sq to Bridge St 46 £49,655.55 £5,458.65 Ongoing Uncl Ayr Chapel Park Road (to be tested) Full length 40 £55,984 Carried forward to 2026/27 Uncl Prestwick St Cuthbert’s Rd (to be tested) St Andrew’s Ave to Kirklandholm £38,587 Carried forward to 2026/27 SAC – Overlay surfacing (potential future surface dressing) U39 Dailly Hawkhill Road Old Dailly from number 1 to number 12 N/A £125,000 £21,491.43 Final measure required SAC - Footway Structural Maintenance Programme over two years 2024 to 2026 C17 Tarbolton Westport Footway North side 28 £17,370 £24,984 -£7,644 Complete Uncl Prestwick Hunters Avenue South from Heathfield Road, west side 23 £7,500 £5,393 +£2,107 Complete Uncl Troon Morven Drive Cessnock Rd to Dundonald Rd (Northside) £15,072 £28,820 -£13,748 Complete C151 Dailly Woodside Both sides from Back St and Hadyard Terr 30 £20,400 £17,147 +£3,253 Complete Uncl Crosshill Newton Street Church Side of road 30 £15,795 £14,440 +£1,355 Complete 69
Page 70
Official Uncl Dailly Hadyard Terrace Inside footway + part outer section 28 £54,400 £20,110 +£34,290 Complete SAC - Footway Structural Maintenance Programme – sites identified for 2024 to 2026 Uncl Mossblown Martin Avenue Mossblown 28 £28,300 £30,829 -£2,529 Complete B744 Annbank Weston Brae Full Length 28 £10,700 £5,761 +£4,939 Complete B730 Dundonald Drybridge Road Bowling Green to Kilnford Dr 28 £18,963 £15,890 +£3,073 Complete Uncl Ayr Bellevue Crescent Full Length 34 £30,000 £24,299 +£5,701 Further to tree inspection, scope of work amended to patching - Complete Uncl Maidens Ardlochan Road Full Length 30 £21,000 To be re- assessed following Utility works. Likely to carry forward to 2026/27 Uncl Dailly Church Crecent Odd numbers full length 30 £20,000 Complete – final measure Ayrshire Roads Alliance - Footway Structural Maintenance Programme – sites identified for future budget allocation B743 Mossblown Mauchline Road Fourways to railway bridge north side 28 £15,300 Carried forward to 2026/27 Uncl Ayr Lochpark Slab replacement 23 £20,425 Carried forward to 2026/27 SAC - Lighting Programme 2025/26 Town Location Work Type No of columns Estimated Programme Cost Comments Variance +/- 70
Page 71
Official Ayr Ayr - Old Hillfoot Road, Hillfoot Crescent & Souter Place Old steel columns & unreliable 5th Core 5 £30,000 Complete Ayr Cunningham Crescent & Area Unreliable 5th Core Supplies 16 £40,000 Complete Troon Concrete Column Replacements Ph3 Old deteriorated concrete columns 43 £55,000 Complete £125,000 SAC - Traffic, Transportation and Road Safety Programmes 2025/26 (i) Road Safety Programme (ii) Safer Neighborhoods Town Location Proposed Scheme Progress Town/Route Location Proposed Scheme Progress Various Various locations Various schemes (TBC), included in the FY25/26 programme, as follows: • Route Action Plan for the B743 at St Quivox; • B743 review at Failford Bridge; • Speed reduction measures at Coalpots Road at The Avenue; • Loans 20mph – further measures to improve compliance; • Belmont Academy VAS upgrades; • Links Road, Prestwick - Design The ARA are now progressing the schemes as identified within the current financial year. 71
Page 72
Official Phase 4 20mph schemes Various roads (TBC) 20mph speed limit schemes Phase 4 schemes are planned to include Coylton, Maybole and Girvan (to align with Transport Scotland’s Trunk Road speed reduction proposals) Various Various locations Vehicle activated signs upgrade Pending implementation of new contract, and extents of upgrades will be subject to budget. (iii) Rural Route Action Plans Route Location Proposed Scheme Progress B743 Between the A77(T) and Auchincruive (St Quivox) Speed reduction and road safety measures Listed under RSIF schemes above – completed in March 26. (iv) Active Travel Infrastructure – ATIF & Sustrans Town Location Proposed Scheme Progress Various Various locations Various smaller schemes under Tier 1 funding, anticipated t include: • New pedestrian crossing facilities – A79 Prestwick; • Improved crossing points, Bradan Road, Troon; • New pedestrian crossing, Deveron Road, Troon; • Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements, Troon – increased ferry traffic response Currently finalising a package of schemes to be progressed during the current financial year making use of the Tier 1 grant award. Loans To Troon – North DR North Drive Loans to Troon Phase 3 Construction underway, completion date 31st March 2026 Dundonald To the northern side of the A759 Dundonald to Barassie Phase 1 Construction underway, completion date 31st July 2026 72
Page 73
Official Ayr Town Centre Accessible Ayr £778,780 received to complete RIBA Stage 4 of Route 1 Phase 1 Prestwick, Troon & Barassie NCN7 from Prestick Station to A759 Barassie Prestwick to Barassie £780,000 received to complete RIBA Stage 4 SAC Structures Capital Programme 2025/26 (Includes works carried forward from 2023/24/25) Description Work Type Estimated Programme Cost Comments Variance +/- A79-30 Victoria Bridge Concrete Repairs and Painting £432,776 Completed 0 A79-40 John Street, Ayr, Railway Bridge Parapets £362,000 Design Phase. -£274,433 FB.AYR-70 River Doon Cycleway Footbridge (Millenium Br) Refurbishment £145,000 Lowest tender returned was £305,154.05. 27th February Leadership Panel approval has been sought to use the budget for Craigholm Footbridge for this project to allow award. -£133,993 U740-10 Barbieston Bridge Replacement Design £86,820.00 Design Phase 50% - 50% EAC / SAC funded project as this is a boundary bridge. Site investigation has been completed and options development ongoing. -£55,750 Various Locations Vehicle Restraint Barrier Renewal £50,000 Design Phase Contract awarded works ongoing -£24,410 Various Locations Cattle Grid Renewal Programme £33,600 Design Phase Contract awarded works ongoing drainage issues at the works have increased costs. +£18,089.14 73
Page 74
Official C12 Dunure Station Road Dunure, Slope Stabilisation £130,000 A 70m long gravity retaining wall option has been selected as the most optimum solution. Contract awarded pre-start process ongoing. Work on site has commenced Girvan Harbour Girvan Harbour South Pier Repairs £136,000 £400,000 added to this budget from timber jetty as approved by panel Total Budget now £436,000 The South Pier Quay has been assessed to have a load carrying capacity of 0.5 tonnes per square metre. Following dive surveys undertaken earlier this year the option chosen to extend the life of the structure is steel plate repairs to the existing sheet piles and grouting of the voids. Completion and submission of the contract documentation was delayed in order that the significant damage caused to the South Pier Quay by the Q- Varl boat, when it broke its moorings in a storm, could be assessed and any repairs required could be included in the contract documents. Tenders to be issued in August with works completed by the end of 2025. Contract award delayed until budget transfer from Timber Jetty Sheet Piles to South Pier Quay budget is approved a Cabinet 25th November. Work has commenced on site. -£421,126 Girvan Harbour Girvan Harbour Timber Jetty Sheet Piles The sediment transfer model has been completed including options to deal with the - -£89,632.70 74
Page 75
Official defective sheet piling. The recommended option is to replace only the piling on the curved section from the lifeboat station. Contract documentation substantially complete and will be issued once tenders for the South Pier Quay works have been returned and costs are known. The South Pier Quay works are considered a priority which is why the request to transfer budget has been made to SAC Cabinet. £1,881,083 75
Page 76
Official Appendix 3 EV PUBLIC CHARGERS EAST AYRSHIRE CPS ID Type Make Location 51171 7kw eVolt Queens Street Car Park, Queen Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 1LU 50821 22kw eVolt Foregate Noth Car Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 1LU 51324 22kw eVolt Titchfield Street Car Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 1PH 52474 22kw eVolt Ayrshire Athletics Arena EV Hub, Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 1HU 52470 Rapid eVolt Ayrshire Athletics Arena EV Hub, Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 1HU 52471 Rapid eVolt Ayrshire Athletics Arena EV Hub, Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 1HU 52472 Rapid eVolt Ayrshire Athletics Arena EV Hub, Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 1HU 52473 Rapid eVolt Ayrshire Athletics Arena EV Hub, Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 1HU 52020 Rapid eVolt East George Street Car Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 1GB 52021 7kw eVolt East George Street Car Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 1GB 52022 7kw eVolt East George Street Car Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 1GB 52023 7kw eVolt East George Street Car Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 1GB 51233 22kw eVolt EAC Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU 52035 7kw eVolt EAC Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU 52036 7kw eVolt EAC Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU 52037 7kw eVolt EAC Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU 52026 7kw eVolt Waterside Street Car Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 1RJ 52027 7kw eVolt Waterside Street Car Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 1RJ 52028 7kw eVolt Waterside Street Car Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 1RJ 52025 Rapid eVolt Waterside Street Car Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 1RJ 50819 22kw eVolt Beechwood Avenue Car Park, Beechwood Avenue, Auchinleck, KA18 2AW 70279 Rapid eVolt Area Office, 33 Main Street, Dalmellington, KA6 7QL 50507 22kw eVolt Avenue Square Car Park, Stewarton, KA3 5AP 60301 Rapid eVolt Castle Car Park, New Cumnock, KA18 4AR 52024 Rapid eVolt Ranouldcoup Road, Darvel, KA17 0JU 76
Page 77
Official 52042 Rapid eVolt Loudoun Street Car Park, Mauchline, KA5 5BE 52018 Rapid eVolt Tanyard Car Park, Cumnock, KA18 1BG 52034 22kw eVolt Glaisnock Street Car Park, Cumnock, KA18 1JS 52017 Rapid eVolt Mill Bank Car Park, Mill Bank, Cumnock, KA18 1AB 52039 7kw eVolt Townhead Street Car Park, Cumnock, KA18 1LY 52040 7kw eVolt Townhead Street Car Park, Cumnock, KA18 1LY 52041 7kw eVolt Townhead Street Car Park, Cumnock, KA18 1LY 51792 22kw eVolt Rothesay House, Greenholm Road, Cumnock, KA18 1LH 52966 7kw eVolt Area Office, 33 Main Street, Dalmellington, KA6 7QL 52967 7kw eVolt Area Office, 33 Main Street, Dalmellington, KA6 7QL 52968 7kw eVolt Area Office, 33 Main Street, Dalmellington, KA6 7QL 52972 7kw eVolt Saint Germain Street Car Park, Catrine, KA5 6RQ 52969 22kw eVolt Dean Castle Country Park, Dean Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 1XB 52970 7kw eVolt Fenwick Road Car Park, Fenwick Road, Kilmaurs, KA3 2RQ 52971 7kw eVolt Fenwick Road Car Park, Fenwick Road, Kilmaurs, KA3 2RQ 52953 7kw eVolt Northwest Area Centre, Western Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 1NQ 52954 7kw eVolt Northwest Area Centre, Western Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 1NQ 52955 7kw eVolt Northwest Area Centre, Western Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 1NQ 52956 7kw eVolt Rothesay House, Greenholm Road, Cumnock, KA18 1LH 52957 7kw eVolt Rothesay House, Greenholm Road, Cumnock, KA18 1LH 52958 7kw eVolt Rothesay House, Greenholm Road, Cumnock, KA18 1LH 52965 22kw eVolt Morton Place Car Park, Morton Place, Kilmarnock, KA1 2AY 53778 Rapid eVolt Main Street Car Park, Muirkirk 53775 22kw eVolt Rose Reilly Sports Centre, Stewarton 53776 7kw eVolt Standalane Car Park, Stewarton 60786 7kW eVolt Academy Street, Hurlford 60792 22kW eVolt Drongan Centre car park, Mill of Shield Road 51210 22kW eVolt Carnshalloch Avenue car park, Patna 60950 22kW eVolt New Cumnock Outdoor Swimming Pool car park 60954 22kW eVolt Gatehead Road car park, Crosshouse 61021 7kW eVolt East Ayrshire Community Hospital, Cumnock 61022 7kW eVolt East Ayrshire Community Hospital, Cumnock 61983 7kW eVolt Morton Place car park, Kilmarnock 77
Page 78
Official 61984 7kW eVolt Morton Place car park, Kilmarnock 61985 7kW eVolt Morton Place car park, Kilmarnock 62184 7kW eVolt Browns Road car park, Newmilns 61886 22kW eVolt Sturrock Street, Kilmarnock 62938 7kW eVolt New London Road car park, Kilmarnock SOUTH AYRSHIRE CPS ID Type Make Location 51930 7kw eVolt Barns Crescent Car Park, Ayr, KA7 2BW 51793 7kw eVolt Mill Brae Car Park, Ayr, KA7 2HU 70278 Rapid eVolt Burns Statue Square, Ayr, KA7 UT 52029 22kw eVolt Belleisle Park, Ayr, KA7 4BN 52030 7kw eVolt Castlehill Road Car Park, Ayr, KA7 2HT 52031 7kw eVolt Castlehill Road Car Park, Ayr, KA7 2HT 52032 7kw eVolt Castlehill Road Car Park, Ayr, KA7 2HT 51325 22kw eVolt Cromwell Road Car Park, Ayr, KA7 1DY 50818 22kw eVolt Bellevue Car Park, Bellevue Road, Prestwick, KA9 1NW 50817 22kw eVolt Jubilee Road, Troon Swimming Pool, Troon, KA10 6XQ 50290 22kw eVolt South Beach Road Car Park, Troon, KA10 6EF 52033 22kw eVolt Girvan Harbour, Girvan, KA26 9AG 70280 Rapid eVolt Girvan Harbour, Girvan, KA26 9AG 52038 22kw eVolt Harbour Road Car Park, Maidens, KA26 9NR 52019 Rapid eVolt The Vennel, Ballantrae, KA26 0NH 52975 Rapid eVolt Mill Brae Car Park, Ayr, KA7 2HU 52974 7kw eVolt New Road Car Park, New Road, Ayr, KA8 8HE 52973 Rapid eVolt New Road Car Park, New Road, Ayr, KA8 8HE 52959 7kw eVolt Bellevue Car Park, Bellevue Road, Prestwick, KA9 1NW 52960 7kw eVolt Bellevue Car Park, Bellevue Road, Prestwick, KA9 1NW 52961 7kw eVolt Bellevue Car Park, Bellevue Road, Prestwick, KA9 1NW 53555 Rapid eVolt Bellevue Car Park, Bellevue Road, Prestwick, KA9 1NW 52976 Rapid eVolt Coylton Activity Centre, Hole Road, Coylton, KA6 6JL 53774 Rapid eVolt Academy Street, Troon 53773 Rapid eVolt Lodge Road Car Park, Turnberry 78
Page 79
Official 53777 22kw eVolt Burnside Road, Monkton 60793 22kw eVolt Dailly Activity Centre, Victory Crescent, Dailly 60081 22kw eVolt Inches Close car park, Maybole 61982 22kw eVolt Tarbolton Community Campus car park, Tarbolton 61986 22kw eVolt Dundonald Primary School car park, Dundonald 60086 22kw eVolt Mossblown Activity Centre car park, Mossblown 60082 22kw eVolt Kirkoswald Main Street car park, Kirkoswald 61979 7kW eVolt Chalmers Arcade car park, Girvan 61980 7kW eVolt Chalmers Arcade car park, Girvan 61981 7kW eVolt Chalmers Arcade car park, Girvan 62000 22kW eVolt Barrhill Community car park, Main Street, Barrhill 79
Page 80
Official Appendix 4 SAC WARD INVESTMENT & PROMENADE PROGRAMME 2025/26 incl. works carried over from 2024/25 Roads Maintenance Unit LOCATION Description PO Value Cost to Date variance +/- Comment Troon Troon Esplanade (Ph.3) – Resurfacing Ph1 & 2 completed 2024/25. Ph. 3 site measured. Provisional start date April 2026 Prestwick Boydfield Gardens Surfacing/Repair & renew steps to – COMPLETE Install power supply to Boydfield Gardens and Links Road - ONGOING £85,000.00 £24,561.11 Surfacing Complete – Final measure Ongoing -Scottish Power quote to be received. Followed by agreed site start date in March 2026 Ayr North Lochside Community Centre - Provision of Bike Shelter £15,000.00 Complete – Final Measure Ayr East Glencairn Park – footpath upgrade £43,000 £3,593.61 Works ongoing Ayr East Peggieshill Road – Car parking provision £182,620.88 Consultation required. Carried forward to 2026/27 Ayr West Ayr Promenade – raised footway works ON HOLD - Feasibility study ongoing with Professional Design Services. Carried forward to 2026/27 Kyle Loans Community Hall – Install a History Park & link to Smugglers trail £46,709.06 PO required. Carried forward to 2026/27 Kyle Mossblown village hall – Improve accessibility £11,072.70 £11,961.99 +£889.29 Complete – final measure Kyle Collins Drive to Collenan Avenue, Loans – Link Path £57,323.90 Consultation required. Carried forward to 2026/27 80
Page 81
Official Kyle Symington Bowling Green – Resurface Car Park £149,000 Carried forward to 2026/27 Kyle Collenan Reservoir – Construct new footpath at southern edge of £55,000 No being taken forward. Troon Troon Cemetery – section of new footpath £5,395.95 £3,994.12 -£1,401.83 Design and Flooding Section Troon Shore Defence Structural Stabilisation £10,000.00 £15,432.00 -£5,432.00 Complete Citadel Footbridge Refurbishment Remove and renew timber deck parapet elements. Surface prepare and paint. Remove or repair lighting £140,000.00 £259,957.00 -£119,957.00 Complete Girvan Boating Pond Refurbishment Install new stainless steel reinforced concrete base slab to reduce water leakage. £175,000.00 £170,641.00 £4,359.00 Complete Dunure Castle Footbridge Replacement Replace existing small span concrete footbridge with a larger footbridge with a view and good aesthetics £230,000.00 Procurement exercise commenced Lighting Section Ayr East Glencairn Park – Install footpath lighting £23,000.00 Complete – final measure Ayr West Replacement of column lighting on Ayr Promenade £145,000.00 Complete – final measure Ayr West New Bridge & Auld Brig. Design fees for installation of architectural floodlighting to structures £50,000.00 Procurement exercise commenced Ayr West Wrap round decorative lighting to columns on Ayr Promenade Materials ordered. Programmed installation March 26 81
Page 82
Official# Tag Number Owner Location Region Species Planting Year Height (m) DBH (cm) Crown Spread (m) Tree Count Last Inspection Date Report Work W ork Quantity Work Comments Work Priority QTRA Score Photo Reference A70 u:1:c:Ash Roads A70 Road A Type Ash 1970 13 50 8 3 19/12/2025 Three trees within group capable of impacting highway. To the south of group (closest to the river) is a multistemmed ivy clad tree with cat. 4 ADB. Centrally within group is a twin stemmed (from base) mature tree with dense ivy, and cat. 4 ADB To the north of the group and set back from the road some 12m is a Other (Specify) 1 Treat stumps near bridge works 04-12 Months 5,000 A70 u:1:c:Ash Roads A70 Road A Type Ash 1970 13 50 8 3 19/12/2025 Three trees within group capable of impacting highway. To the south of group (closest to the river) is a multistemmed ivy clad tree with cat. 4 ADB. Centrally within group is a twin stemmed (from base) mature tree with dense ivy, and cat. 4 ADB To the north of the group and set back from the road some 12m is a Dismantle 1 Approx 20 stems from coppiced stools. 01-04 Months 5,000 A70006 Roads A70 Road A Type Ash 1990 10 17 5 15/01/2026 3 stems from base. Ash dieback approx 95% defoliation. Dismantle 1 Moribund 01-04 Months 10,000 [48930, 127262, 127263] A70180 Roads A70 Road A Type Elm - English Elm 1950 7 50 7 24/01/2026 Dead standing tree Dismantle 1 Dismantle. 01-04 Months 4,000 [49428, 131013] A71 eastbound:1:d:Ash Roads A71 Road A Type Ash 1999 10 30 5 150 15/02/2026 mixed broadleaf boundary group located on embankment Ash component adb cat range 2-4 Fell 50 remove all cat 4 ash 01-04 Months 5,000 A71 R:1:e:Ash Roads A71 Road A Type Ash 1995 15 30 6 500 17/02/2026 set back 10m and 5m above road level. buffer group. Ash component adb cat 2-4 Dismantle 350 All cat 4 and standing dead trees 01-04 Months 5,000 A71 westtbound:1:a:Ash Roads A71 Road A Type Ash 1999 12 40 6 11 15/02/2026 sporadic locations within group. adb cat range 1-4 with worst affected at W edge by over pass Fell 1 remove cat 4 trees, located by overpass W edge of group 01-04 Months 5,000 A71 westtbound:1:e:Ash Roads A71 Road A Type Ash 2000 10 20 5 12 17/02/2026 located 3m back from road on embankment. Ash component adb cat 2-4 Fell 3 adb cat 4trees 04-12 Months 5,000 A71:1:b:Ash Roads A71 Road A Type Ash 1980 13 50 8 15 05/02/2026 Linear double row of planted Ash. Some coppiced regens. Ash Dieback has entered group with Ash Dieback defoliation ranging from 10 to 90% and worsening. Dismantle 6 Remove all Ash with defoliation greater than 75%. 01-04 Months 5,000 A71019 Roads A71 Road A Type Alder - Italian Alder 1965 10 57 11 03/02/2026 Longitudinal cavity at a height of 5m towards East, 1m x 300mm length. Entire East crown dead. severe decline. Fell 1 Moribund 01-04 Months 5,000 [43342, 50720, 133314, 133313 A71026 Roads A71 Road A Type Elm - English Elm 1995 8 20 6 03/02/2026 Dead and hung in thorn tree. Dismantle 1 Remove dead tree adjacent to road. 01-04 Months 5,000 [133322] A71033 Roads A71 Road A Type Beech - Common 1975 9 38 5 03/02/2026 Moribund standing tree Fell 1 Fell into field. 01-04 Months 10,000 [43345, 133320] A71045 Roads A71 Road A Type Ash 1955 8 110 9 05/02/2026 Multiple veteran characteristics. However poses a significant risk to pavement and road in its current form. Heavily reduced in the past, t road side. Multiple Ganoderma adspersum brackets from road side bade to 1.5m. Heavily retrenched upper crown deadwood up to 20cm diameter Ash Dieback present Dismantle 1 Pollard to approx 4m within 28 days. 00-01 Months 500 [50352, 50351, 133934, 133935 A71046 Roads A71 Road A Type Cherry - Wild Cherry Gean 1975 6 37 6 05/02/2026 Significant reduction in vitality. Upper crown decline. Unidentified dessicated fruiting bodies at base. Basal decay suspected. Fell 1 Basal decay. 01-04 Months 4,000 [50321, 50320, 133952, 133951] A71098 Roads A71 Road A Type Elm - English Elm 1951 7 15 2 29/01/2026 Dead standing tree Dismantle 1 Dead standing tree 01-04 Months 5,000 [43274, 133128, 133129] A713:1:f:Ash Roads A713 Road A Type Ash 1980 12 27 4 37 17/12/2025 Appears to be LA land, of sone sort, public parkland Ash Dieback present ranging from 10 - >90% defoliation and worsening. Dismantle 1 Remove all Ash with Ash Dieback greater than 60%. Approx half of group 04-12 Months 10,000 A713:1:s:Ash Roads A713 Road A Type Ash 2009 8 22 3 7 12/12/2025 Young to semi mature, largely set back from road or small in size. Ash Dieback present 15 - 85%, 5m Ash at top of hill, near dead, defoliation. Fell 1 1 x 5m tall x 25cm dia dead ash at top of hill, set back 3.5m. 01-04 Months 5,000 Appendix 5East Ayrshire 82
Page 83
Official# A713008 Roads A713 Road A Type Ash 2000 6 11 3 12/12/2025 2x stems 2m apart. 95% defoliation. Fell 1 01-04 Months 10,000 ["temp_0.187 82744014914 932", 135792] A713036 Roads A713 Road A Type Beech - Common 1965 12 45 5 15/12/2025 1.2m x 35cm decay column from North base, old detachment/pruning point. Kretzschmaria to North base. Sounding indicates significant hollowing to North base with highway to 6m South. Dismantle 1 Internal decay. 00-01 Months 400 [48821, 48820, 48819, 121210 A713079 Roads A713 Road A Type Ash 1990 7 25 4 12/12/2025 Ash dieback approx 90% defoliation. Fell 1 Moribund 01-04 Months 10,000 ["temp_0.374 93648170796 1", 135820] A713082 Roads A713 Road A Type Ash 1990 9 30 6 12/12/2025 Set back 5m from road and 2m down slope. Ash dieback approx 75% defoliation Fell 1 Ash dieback approx 75% defoliation. 01-04 Months 10,000 ["temp_0.981 21427105827 39", 135821] A713095 Roads A713 Road A Type Ash 1995 7 35 4 15/12/2025 Ash dieback approx 90% defoliation Fell 1 Ash dieback approx 90% defoliation 01-04 Months 5,000 [49781, 121177] A719 R:1:c:Ash Roads A719 Road A Type Ash 2005 6 30 4 65 06/02/2026 adb from standing dead/100% to 10% individually low risk trees but due to location on fast long sweeping bend individual failure has potential to cause "hazard avoidance" accident/rta. 3x larger ash vary from 50% to 10% dieback 90% of younger/smaller diameter trees are standing dead work at location will Fell 30 Go through group and remove all Ash trees at or above 75% defoliation. all trees at location still present 24/9/24: trees should be removed at earliest opportunity site will require 2way lights 01-04 Months 5,000 A719 R:1:d:Ash Roads A719 Road A Type Ash 2005 10 20 3 30 06/02/2026 Ash Dieback from 50 % up to 100% canopy loss individual tree risk is low but due to location on fast sweeping bend there is high potential for "hazard avoidance" accidet/rta recommend fell all ash at location to remove hazards and alleviate future traffic management costs for future felling that would be required Fell 20 Go through group and remove all Ash trees at or above 75% defoliation 24/9/24: all ash at location are still in situ. recommend removal of all ash within falling distance of highway site 01-04 Months 5,000 A719006 Roads A719 Road A Type Elm - English Elm 1990 8 25 6 05/02/2026 2x dead standing stems Dismantle 1 2x Dead standing stems. 01-04 Months 5,000 [48049, 48051, 134818, 134817] A719024 Roads A719 Road A Type Ash 1990 10 21 2 06/02/2026 Dead standing tree Dismantle 1 Dismantle 01-04 Months 5,000 [48024, 48022, 48025, 134838] A719025 Roads A719 Road A Type Ash 1990 11 21 2 06/02/2026 Dead standing tree Dismantle 1 site requires mewp and two way lights 01-04 Months 5,000 [48125, 48123, 48127, 48129 A735011 Roads A735 Road A Type Cherry - Wild Cherry Gean 1975 5 48 6 12/02/2026 Areas of dieback in canopy. Ivy cover extending intonupper canopy. Sounding mallet indicates decay in base to south. Ganodrrma brackets present on root collar. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [43429, 135134, 135133, 135132] A735011 Roads A735 Road A Type Cherry - Wild Cherry Gean 1975 5 48 6 12/02/2026 Areas of dieback in canopy. Ivy cover extending intonupper canopy. Sounding mallet indicates decay in base to south. Ganodrrma brackets present on root collar. Stump Grinding 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [43429, 135134, 135133, 135132] A735011 Roads A735 Road A Type Cherry - Wild Cherry Gean 1975 5 48 6 12/02/2026 Areas of dieback in canopy. Ivy cover extending intonupper canopy. Sounding mallet indicates decay in base to south. Ganodrrma brackets present on root collar. Remove Tree 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [43429, 135134, 135133, 135132] PRIN005 Roads A735 Road A Type Sycamore 1980 7 35 6 15/02/2026 compacted rootzone. severe decline in vitality. significant dieback in upper crown . weighted N over access road Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [43435, 135500] NEW_10149_0005 Roads A759 Dundonald Road Road A Type Ash 1990 9 20 3 10/02/2026 Dead standing tree. Fell 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [135044, 135045] 5477KRAA Roads Aird Avenue Kilmarnock Gargieston Cherry - Wild Cherry Gean 1950 5 38 3 12/02/2026 Dead standing tree. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 3,000 [135087] 5477KRAA Roads Aird Avenue Kilmarnock Gargieston Cherry - Wild Cherry Gean 1950 5 38 3 12/02/2026 Dead standing tree. Stump Grinding 1 01-04 Months 3,000 [135087] 5506KRAA Roads Aird Avenue Kilmarnock Gargieston Whitebeam - Swedish WBeam 1950 12 75 10 12/02/2026 Extensive clumps of dessicated fungal fruiting bodies believed at base towards road. Moderate hollowing of Stem detected with sounding hammer. Crown Reduction (10- 25%) 1 Reduce crown height and spread by <2m where applicable to reduce overhang of residential boundary. 04-12 Months 3,000 [135598, 135600, 135599] 5506KRAA Roads Aird Avenue Kilmarnock Gargieston Whitebeam - Swedish WBeam 1950 12 75 10 12/02/2026 Extensive clumps of dessicated fungal fruiting bodies believed at base towards road. Moderate hollowing of Stem detected with sounding hammer. Detailed Inspection - Ground Based 1 Recommend inspection using Tomography to ascertain extent of decay. 01-04 Months 3,000 [135598, 135600, 135599] 83
Page 84
Official# 2845AHPP Neighbourhood Services Annanhill Park (Overhanging B7081) Parks Kilmarnock Lime - Common 1940 18 65 10 17/02/2026 kretzschmaria deusta colonisation E. moderate deadwood throughout architecture Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [135720, 135721] 3403AHPP Neighbourhood Services Annanhill Park (Overhanging B7081) Parks Kilmarnock Sycamore 1940 17 85 12 17/02/2026 significant root decay W, with cankerous wound W. mycelium matt observer's in hollowing, no fruiting bodies observed. cankerous expulsion wound at primary union 5m W where bifurcated union becomes multistemmed, possibly from historic failure Asymmetric form favouring N overhanging road previous work Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [135623, 135624, 135625, 135626] 3403AHPP Neighbourhood Services Annanhill Park (Overhanging B7081) Parks Kilmarnock Sycamore 1940 17 85 12 17/02/2026 significant root decay W, with cankerous wound W. mycelium matt observer's in hollowing, no fruiting bodies observed. cankerous expulsion wound at primary union 5m W where bifurcated union becomes multistemmed, possibly from historic failure Asymmetric form favouring N overhanging road previous work Replace Tree 1 12-24 Months 4,000 [135623, 135624, 135625, 135626] 3403AHPP Neighbourhood Services Annanhill Park (Overhanging B7081) Parks Kilmarnock Sycamore 1940 17 85 12 17/02/2026 significant root decay W, with cankerous wound W. mycelium matt observer's in hollowing, no fruiting bodies observed. cankerous expulsion wound at primary union 5m W where bifurcated union becomes multistemmed, possibly from historic failure Asymmetric form favouring N overhanging road previous work Stump Grinding 1 04-12 Months 4,000 [135623, 135624, 135625, 135626] 3421AHPP Neighbourhood Services Annanhill Park (Overhanging B7081) Parks Kilmarnock Lime - Common 1940 20 75 15 16/02/2026 managed basal epicormic. basal decay E . sounding hammer indicates potential for nternal columnar decay non uniform bifurcated codom stems from 2m moderate deadwood throughout architecture Deadwooding 1 04-12 Months 10,000 [135692, 135693] B713014 Roads B7013 Road B Type Sycamore 1995 6 18 4 17/12/2025 Located on banking next to road, appears to be local authority land. Dead standing tree, basal epicormics. Tree is lodged against telegraph pole. Fell 1 04-12 Months 3,000 [50673, 121922] B703001 Roads B7036 Road B Type Beech - Common 1940 14 110 13 09/01/2026 DBH estimated at base due to multiple branch arisings from 1 to 2m region. 1m x 15cm stem decay wound from roadside base with necrotising bark layer adjacent to it and up to 4m. Large unoccluded and decaying historic pruning wounds. Kretzschmaria deusta fruiting at 2m to centre of stem division region Road side Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [51841, 125246] B703013 Roads B7036 Road B Type Beech - Common 1945 12 76 9 09/01/2026 Kretzschmaria deusta on butress's to West of base, South side of buttress. Significant necrosis up road side of stem to upper central crown. Crown has previously been significantly reduced in height to 12m and back from road edge. Very little adative growth on prunning wounds indicating a significant reduction Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [125242] B703018 Roads B7036 Road B Type Beech - Common 1950 11 104 14 09/01/2026 Dead/dying, late stage terminal decline. Crown us bias away from road. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [125238] B703028 Roads B7036 Road B Type Beech - Common 1941 12 92 11 09/01/2026 Multistemmed crown from approx 1.5-2m. Majority of field side growth/stems have been removed resulting in the remaining crown been heavily bias over road. Stub from central dominant stem that has previously fractured has a large cavity with progressive decay and kretzschmaria deusta fruiting bodies present Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [51823, 125237, 125236] B703094 Roads B7037 Road B Type Beech - Common 1910 18 95 13 28/01/2026 Progressive state of decline. Upper crown completely dead. Dismantle 1 Progressive state of decline 01-04 Months 5,000 [50601, 50602, 50603, 132979 B703140 Roads B7037 Road B Type Beech - Common 1940 13 53 8 28/01/2026 2nd Beech from South. Cavity from a height of 2.5m, approx 2m x 250mm, and a second cavity at 5m. Both exhibit significant internal hollowing, projected to be interconnecting decay columns. Upper crown in decline. Dismantle 1 Traffic management required 01-04 Months 4,000 [50500, 50499, 132929, 132928] B703141 Roads B7037 Road B Type Beech - Common 1960 8 40 3 28/01/2026 Dead standing tree Advanced state of decay. Fell 1 Fell within 28 days. 00-01 Months 1,000 [132925, 132927, 132926] B703142 Roads B7037 Road B Type Beech - Common 1900 18 95 16 28/01/2026 4th Beech from South Significant reduction in vitality and a late stage of decline.90% crown death. 3cm emerging Ganoderma spp to roadside base. Pleurotus ostreatus fruiting on multiple branches in crown. Dismantle 1 Traffic management required. 01-04 Months 10,000 [50496, 50497, 132923, 132924] B703144 Roads B7037 Road B Type Beech - Common 1950 13 54 11 28/01/2026 6th Beech from South Stem wound from 0.5m East, roadside to a height of approx 5m East and 25cm wide, at base tapering to 10cm at top. Ongoing inward decay is visible with White mycelium massing visible to margins. Tree has attempted to adapt but Southern margin is irregular and appears to be failing Dismantle 1 Traffic management required. 01-04 Months 4,000 [50518, 50517, 133006, 133005] B703145 Roads B7037 Road B Type Larch - European Larch 1975 9 32 7 28/01/2026 1st Larch from South Dead standing tree, leaning to road Fell 1 Traffic management required. 01-04 Months 5,000 [50520, 132996, 132995] B703146 Roads B7037 Road B Type Larch - European Larch 1975 7 37 4 28/01/2026 2nd Larch from South Phaeolus schweinitzii fruiting bodies from bae to 2m, 4cm to 12cm wide. Tree is dead with slight lean to road. Fell 1 Traffic management required. Fell within 28 days. 00-01 Months 1,000 B703153 Roads B7037 Road B Type Beech - Common 1930 16 85 10 14/02/2026 dessicated ganoderma bracket E at root collar. additional brackets at 1.3m and 1.5m E. lower bole substantially obscured by boundary hedging. trifurcated codom union 2m. Historic E stem failed at primary union. previous work request not completed Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [50544, 50543, 50542, 135449 B703204 Roads B7037 Road B Type Beech - Common 1970 15 42 6 28/01/2026 5th Beech from South Situated to North base of much larger and rapidly declining Beech tree, which is proposed or removal. Target tree, is in a visible state of decline, has been suppressed by larger tree and will be exposed by its removal its removal at the same time as B703142 is therefore recommended Dismantle 1 Traffic management required 01-04 Months 10,000 [50511, 50510, 132990, 132989] 84
Page 85
Official# B703057 Housing B7038 Road B Type Cherry - Bird Cherry 1960 6 46 7 23/02/2026 Moribund tree extensive Ganoderma colonisation. Stump Grinding 1 04-12 Months 1,000 [43365, 133237, 133236, 133235] B703057 Housing B7038 Road B Type Cherry - Bird Cherry 1960 6 46 7 23/02/2026 Moribund tree extensive Ganoderma colonisation. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 1,000 [43365, 133237, 133236, 133235] B703057 Housing B7038 Road B Type Cherry - Bird Cherry 1960 6 46 7 23/02/2026 Moribund tree extensive Ganoderma colonisation. Replace Tree 1 04-12 Months 1,000 [43365, 133237, 133236, 133235] B703059 Housing B7038 Road B Type Cherry 1960 6 55 9 09/02/2026 compacted and suppressed rootzone included non uniform primary union. extensive decay at primary union. previous work request not completed qtra adjusted accordingly Stump Grinding 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [43370, 133162, 133161, 133160] B703059 Housing B7038 Road B Type Cherry 1960 6 55 9 09/02/2026 compacted and suppressed rootzone included non uniform primary union. extensive decay at primary union. previous work request not completed qtra adjusted accordingly Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [43370, 133162, 133161, 133160] B703059 Housing B7038 Road B Type Cherry 1960 6 55 9 09/02/2026 compacted and suppressed rootzone included non uniform primary union. extensive decay at primary union. previous work request not completed qtra adjusted accordingly Replace Tree 1 04-12 Months 10,000 [43370, 133162, 133161, 133160] X021015023 Neighbourhood Services B7038 Road B Type Lime - Common 1940 15 40 8 03/02/2026 dense ivy ground cover to 1m obscuring lower bole. groupsuppression creating heavy end loading overhanging road and busstop Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [133203, 133202] B704043 Roads B7046 Road B Type Dead 1990 8 28 2 18/12/2025 Twin stemmed at base. Failed at base and leaning into adjacent tree. Fell 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [51585, 51584, 51586, 51583 B7064:1:b:Ash Roads B7064 Road B Type Ash 1990 10 30 5 5 15/02/2026 boundary edge Ash group set back 5m from road adb cat 3-4 Dismantle 5 5x Ash trees 01-04 Months 5,000 NEW_10147_0003 Roads B7072 Road B Type Alder - Common 1990 9 35 7 09/02/2026 Tree in terminal decline. 50% Oof canopy dead. Wood decay on trunk, presence of saprothyic fungal bodies. Dismantle 1 04-12 Months 10,000 [135010, 135009] B707012 Roads B7073 Road B Type Ash 1950 15 63 13 14/01/2026 95% defoliation. Multi-stemmed. Dismantle 1 Traffic management required. 01-04 Months 5,000 [43459, 127591] B7073:1:a:Ash Roads B7073 Road B Type Ash 1985 13 35 6 13 14/01/2026 Ash Dieback present throughout group, up 100% defoliation Dismantle 11 Go through group removing all trees at or above 75% defoliation, approx 11 trees 01-04 Months 10,000 B7073:1:d:Ash Roads B7073 Road B Type Ash 1970 16 38 9 9 14/01/2026 Ash Dieback present throughout group, up 85 % defoliation, possible 3rd party trees. Dismantle 93 Fell all 01-04 Months 10,000 B7073:1:e:Ash Roads B7073 Road B Type Ash 1990 14 26 6 30 14/01/2026 Ash Dieback present throughout group, up to 100% defoliation Dismantle 1 Go through group removing all stems at or above 75% defoliation, approx 10 stems 01-04 Months 5,000 B730018 Roads B730 Road B Type Beech - Common 1900 13 90 8 05/01/2026 Located atop 1.5m high Stone and earth wall. Bifurcated at 3m with Southern, field side, <50cm stem lost at 1.5m above union. Northern stem bifurcates at approx 9m with 1.2m bark expansion fissure to Western side and from union downward and 2m bark separation fissure 30cm to North of first described Dismantle 1 See report. 01-04 Months 10,000 [49822, 49821, 49820, 49819 B730087 Roads B730 Road B Type Ash 1940 14 60 12 18/12/2025 Co-dominant fork at base. Majority of crown biased away from road. 2x significant limbs above road. 90% defoliation. Ownership unclear. Dismantle 1 Owner to dismantle. Possible EAC. 01-04 Months 10,000 [48885, 124375, 124376] B742:2:f:Mixed Broadleaves Roads B742 Road B Type Mixed Broadleaves 1980 16 35 7 14 11/12/2025 Not thought to be EAC owned or managed, set back 2m from road edge. Ownership unclear. Ash Dieback has entered the group. 6 trees to upper end of group and 4 Ash trees down toward bottom end of group, either side of storage container on tarn front to East have defoliation of >75% Remaining Ash trees Dismantle 1 dead 17cm dia x 7.5m beech opposite upper end of lay-by 01-04 Months 5,000 A736059 Roads B743 Road B Type Ash 2012 6 12 4 13/01/2026 Co-dominant stem has failed. Fell 1 Failed Co-dominant stem. 01-04 Months 5,000 [49214, 49213, 127504, 127503] B743041 Roads B743 Road B Type Ash 1960 16 95 12 26/01/2026 Ash Dieback 80% defoliation. Light to moderate ivy. 40cm secondary branch detached at 3m roadside, resulting in stem and crown slight bias to field. 1 x 40cm secondary branch near fully upright and most likely of any to be able to fail to road Dismantle 1 Dismantle 01-04 Months 10,000 [131140, 131139] 85
Page 86
Official# NEW_9762_0004 Roads B743 Road B Type Beech - Common 1850 18 120 20 26/01/2026 Internal decay. 2x limbs have failed towards East. 2x limbs oriented towards road are highly likely to fail. Dismantle 1 Dismantle within 28 days. 00-01 Months 1,000 [131122, 131120, 131119, 131121] 5490KRAA Roads Barbadoes Road Kilmarnock Gargieston Whitebeam - Swedish WBeam 1970 7 36 6 12/02/2026 Significant decay in trunk. Dismantle 1 Significant decay and fracturing from base which is progressing to a height of 2m. 01-04 Months 10,000 [135077, 135076] 5490KRAA Roads Barbadoes Road Kilmarnock Gargieston Whitebeam - Swedish WBeam 1970 7 36 6 12/02/2026 Significant decay in trunk. Stump Grinding 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [135077, 135076] C10019 Roads C10 Road C Type Ash 1960 8 65 7 06/02/2026 Ash dieback approx 97% defoliation. Significant deadwood above road. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [43617, 133984, 133983] C35003 Roads C35 Road C Type Elm - Wych Elm 1940 12 65 11 13/01/2026 Progressive state of decline Dismantle 1 Progressive state of decline. 01-04 Months 5,000 [49228, 49227, 49226, 127518 C50079 Roads C50 Road C Type Beech - Common 1940 11 90 9 12/01/2026 Tree is in progressive decline with a sparse crown and multiple instances of deadwood throughout. Hollow stem from base to approx 3-4m, decay has migrated through main stem and into secondary stems. No ffb observed 01/2026 but noted in previoys assessments Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [50814, 50810, 50813, 50812 C50083 Roads C50 Road C Type Oak - Common 1940 21 110 22 12/01/2026 Recorded Oct 20th 2022 - Approx 45cm diameter dominant diagonal branch at approx 10m East has visible 1m long x approx 1cm wide crack to underside of branch from union base, bark separation continues along base now to approx 1 7m indicating incipient failure is occurring additionally noted approx 30cm Crown Reduction (30- 50%) 1 Option 3. If retention is desired but aerial assessment deems limb to unstable. 2-3m all round reduction to reduced end weight loading. 01-04 Months 3,000 [50806, 50807, 50808, 50809 C50083 Roads C50 Road C Type Oak - Common 1940 21 110 22 12/01/2026 Recorded Oct 20th 2022 - Approx 45cm diameter dominant diagonal branch at approx 10m East has visible 1m long x approx 1cm wide crack to underside of branch from union base, bark separation continues along base now to approx 1 7m indicating incipient failure is occurring additionally noted approx 30cm Dismantle 1 Option 2. If retention is not desired. Section fell to ground levell 01-04 Months 3,000 [50806, 50807, 50808, 50809 C50099 Roads C50 Road C Type Beech - Common 1950 7 62 7 11/01/2026 0.7m x 30cm basal cavity opening to South, field side, stem hollow. Minor pruning cavities at 2m region have coalesced with stem cavity. Tree has stunted growth with low crown feature. Detailed Inspection - Ground Based 1 Resitograph or tomography on lower main stem from base to 1-2m to better assess how sound timber in left in lower stem. 01-04 Months 4,000 [125704] 5469KRCA Roads Caprington Avenue Kilmarnock Shortlees Birch - Silver Birch 1950 17 65 10 03/02/2026 compacted rootzone. trifurcated codom stems from 3m. lower canopy reduced, appears to be via flail. multiple branch fractures in upper canopy with hanging limbs within crown. previous work request qtra adjusted accordingly Branch - Removal 1 Remove failed and fractured branches and prune back to union in accordance with prudent arboricultural practices. 01-04 Months 5,000 [133268, 133267, 133266] 5474KRCA Roads Caprington Avenue Kilmarnock Shortlees Cherry - Bird Cherry 1960 8 55 10 03/02/2026 compacted rootzone with exposed structural roots. ganoderma fruiting SW, possible degraded fruiting body 2.5M NE . cankerous cambial expulsions throughout secondary architecture. historic secondary failure N 5m . progressive decline Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [133252, 133251, 133250, 133249 5543KRCA Roads Caprington Avenue Kilmarnock Shortlees Cherry - Japanese Cherry 1940 7 40 8 09/02/2026 established ganoderma colonisation fruiting W . 15°W lean over parking space and road. previous work request not completed qtra adjusted accordingly Replace Tree 1 04-12 Months 4,000 [133296, 133295] 5543KRCA Roads Caprington Avenue Kilmarnock Shortlees Cherry - Japanese Cherry 1940 7 40 8 09/02/2026 established ganoderma colonisation fruiting W . 15°W lean over parking space and road. previous work request not completed qtra adjusted accordingly Stump Grinding 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [133296, 133295] 5543KRCA Roads Caprington Avenue Kilmarnock Shortlees Cherry - Japanese Cherry 1940 7 40 8 09/02/2026 established ganoderma colonisation fruiting W . 15°W lean over parking space and road. previous work request not completed qtra adjusted accordingly Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [133296, 133295] 5567KRCA Roads Caprington Avenue Kilmarnock Shortlees Cherry - Japanese Cherry 1980 5 31 6 09/02/2026 moribund tree. previous work request not completed qtra adjusted accordingly Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [133289] 5567KRCA Roads Caprington Avenue Kilmarnock Shortlees Cherry - Japanese Cherry 1980 5 31 6 09/02/2026 moribund tree. previous work request not completed qtra adjusted accordingly Replace Tree 1 04-12 Months 4,000 [133289] 5567KRCA Roads Caprington Avenue Kilmarnock Shortlees Cherry - Japanese Cherry 1980 5 31 6 09/02/2026 moribund tree. previous work request not completed qtra adjusted accordingly Stump Grinding 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [133289] Caprington ave:1:a:Ash Roads Caprington Avenue Kilmarnock Shortlees Ash 1970 15 54 8 13 03/02/2026 blockof Ash in progressive decline. deadwood overhanging footpath. adb cat range 2-4 Dismantle 1 remove allcat 3&4 trees within fallzone of public access. trees in advanced state of declineoutwith these areas can be monolithed to <4m 01-04 Months 10,000 LONG041 Roads Longhill Avenue Ayr Ash 1985 12 43 7 11/12/2025 Ash Dieback <70% defoliation. 25cm x.1.5m historic stem wound with surface decay from South base. Light ivy Dismantle 1 04-12 Months 10,000 [48561, 48562, 121062, 121063] 86
Page 87
Official# LONG043 Roads Longhill Avenue Ayr Ash 1960 11 45 9 10/12/2025 Co-dominant fork at 0.5m. Ash dieback approx 90% defoliation. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [48548, 121018, 121017] LONG044 Roads Longhill Avenue Ayr Ash 1960 12 35 6 10/12/2025 Co-dominant fork at base. Ash dieback approx 90% defoliation. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [48547, 121022, 121023] NEW_9594_0002 Roads Longhill Avenue Ayr Oak - Pin Oak 1985 10 32 4 11/12/2025 Stem wound from base to approx 1.5m. Previously reduced. Detatached Cerioporus squamous brackets found at base and hung in lower branches. Internal hollowing audible with sounding hammer. Basal decay suspected. Dismantle 1 See report. 01-04 Months 10,000 [121087, 121086] 87
Page 88
Official# Tag Number Owner Location Region Species Planting Year Height (m) DBH (cm) Crown Spread (m) Tree Count Last Inspection Date Report Work W ork Quantity Work Comments Work Priority QTRA Score Photo Reference A70 SACH:1:i:Ash SAC Highways A70 Road A Type Ash 1937 12 80 7 3 11/11/2025 3x ash trees moderate ivy cover on all three trees. Eastern most treeis dead/dying ADB aporox30-40% defoliation on other two trees. Remove Ivy 2 Sever at base and remove to 3m on two remaining trees. 04-12 Months 5,000 A70 SACH:1:i:Ash SAC Highways A70 Road A Type Ash 1937 12 80 7 3 11/11/2025 3x ash trees moderate ivy cover on all three trees. Eastern most treeis dead/dying ADB aporox30-40% defoliation on other two trees. Dismantle 1 East Ash in group, dwad standing tree 01-04 Months 5,000 A713002 SAC Highways A713 Road A Type Ash 1963 14 58 8 04/12/2025 Branch fracture stub at approx 7m, east. Bifucates at approx 6m. Light ivy on lower stem. ADB approx 25% defoliation. Instancesxod deadwoid up aporox 15cm over footpath. Deadwooding 1 Remove deadwoid >5cm diameter. 04-12 Months 5,000 [43219, 120072] A714 SACH:1:e:Elm - English Elm SAC Highways A714 Road A Type Elm - English Elm 2000 6 20 1 5 13/08/2025 no observable change from previous assessment. previous work request not completed Fell 5 01-04 Months 5,000 A714 SACH:1:y:Ash SAC Highways A714 Road A Type Ash 1980 15 35 5 10 12/08/2025 no change from previous assessment. Dismantle 1 cat 4 and standing dead trees 01-04 Months 5,000 A714 SACH:1:y:Mixed Broadleaves SAC Highways A714 Road A Type Mixed Broadleaves 1980 11 45 7 30 12/08/2025 no change from previous assessment. Establish Owner 1 If not SAC, Area of land between themain road and layby loop set back from road. 01-04 Months 5,000 A714 SACH:1:y:Mixed Broadleaves SAC Highways A714 Road A Type Mixed Broadleaves 1980 11 45 7 30 12/08/2025 no change from previous assessment. Contact Owner 1 If not SAC 01-04 Months 5,000 A714 SACH:1:y:Mixed Broadleaves SAC Highways A714 Road A Type Mixed Broadleaves 1980 11 45 7 30 12/08/2025 no change from previous assessment. Fell 1 chestnut next to craignells access drive with failed primary codom union. stem hung up 01-04 Months 5,000 A714074 SAC Highways A714 Road A Type Ash 1944 15 80 10 03/09/2025 moribund tree. bifurcated at 3m. moderate ivy to 5m Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [41457, 91586] A714074 SAC Highways A714 Road A Type Ash 1944 15 80 10 03/09/2025 moribund tree. bifurcated at 3m. moderate ivy to 5m Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [41457, 91586] A714090 SAC Highways A714 Road A Type Ash 1970 12 75 14 03/09/2025 no observable change from previous assessment adb cat 4, moribund. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [42214, 91485] A714090 SAC Highways A714 Road A Type Ash 1970 12 75 14 03/09/2025 no observable change from previous assessment adb cat 4, moribund. Establish Owner 1 Possible farm owned trees, set 2m back from road, but to road side of field wall. 01-04 Months 10,000 [42214, 91485] A714090 SAC Highways A714 Road A Type Ash 1970 12 75 14 03/09/2025 no observable change from previous assessment adb cat 4, moribund. Contact Owner 1 If not sac owned / responsibility 01-04 Months 10,000 [42214, 91485] A719031 SAC Highways A719 Road A Type Ash 1943 9 55 10 09/12/2025 Inonotus hispidus bracket at approx 4m. Crown showing progressive decline. Dismantle 1 Inonotus hispidus 01-04 Months 5,000 [44604, 120298, 120297] A759 SACH:1:d:Ash SAC Highways A759 Road A Type Ash 2000 10 45 10 15 10/12/2025 multistemmed mature mixed broadleaf linear group. coppice origin. Ash component adb cat range 3&4. historic management. Contact Owner 1 If on land belonging to quarry works. Recommend - contact quarry. Given how narrow the road is, coupled with its high use and the need for Ash trees within neighbouring groups, on the quarry side of the road, it may be prudent to remove the self set Ash along this sectionas part of any scheduled works and whilst traffic management is in place. 01-04 Months 10,000 A759 SACH:1:d:Ash SAC Highways A759 Road A Type Ash 2000 10 45 10 15 10/12/2025 multistemmed mature mixed broadleaf linear group. coppice origin. Ash component adb cat range 3&4. historic management. Establish Owner 1 Probably on land belonging to quarry works. 01-04 Months 10,000 A759 SACH:1:d:Ash SAC Highways A759 Road A Type Ash 2000 10 45 10 15 10/12/2025 multistemmed mature mixed broadleaf linear group. coppice origin. Ash component adb cat range 3&4. historic management. Fell 1 monolith all Ash 01-04 Months 10,000 A759004 SAC Highways A759 Road A Type Beech - Common 1900 14 101 12 10/12/2025 previous work request not completed. Dismantle 1 00-01 Months 400 [51155, 120591] A759013 SAC Highways A759 Road A Type Lime - Common 1940 10 80 10 10/12/2025 10°E lean. could not confirm presence of kretzschmaria as per previous assessment. dense ivy throughout moribund architecture obscuring full assessment. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [51118, 120568] A759023 SAC Highways A759 Road A Type Sycamore 1963 10 50 10 10/12/2025 standing deadwood. moderate ivy to 3m Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [51134, 120563] NEW_9555_0005 SAC Highways A759 Road A Type Alder - Common 1980 10 25 5 10/12/2025 phytopthora colonisation. weeping cankerous sores to 2m Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [120590] A79 SACH :1:a:Ash SAC Highways A79 Road A Type Ash 1987 12 40 5 22 09/12/2025 Ash dieback ranging from 10% to 65% defoliation. Pine at northern end of group is leaning and in contact with street light. Ash at northern end of group has Co-dominant fork with included bark union. Dismantle 1 Dismantle Ash tree to Northern end of group with Co-dominant fork at 1.5m with included bark union. 01-04 Months 1,000 A79 SACH :1:a:Pine SAC Highways A79 Road A Type Pine 1987 10 30 5 4 09/12/2025 Ash dieback ranging from 10% to 65% defoliation. Pine at northern end of group is leaning and in contact with street light. Ash at northern end of group has Co-dominant fork with included bark union. Dismantle 1 Remove Pine wth 2 stems, one ether side of light column R11 01-04 Months 1,000 South Ayrshire 88
Page 89
Official# A79013 SAC Highways A79 Road A Type Cherry - Himalayan Cherry 1970 6 35 6 12/11/2025 Tree is in late stage terminal decline. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [43253, 112494] A79014 SAC Highways A79 Road A Type Cherry - Wild Cherry Gean 1970 6 44 7 11/11/2025 Tree is terminal decline, aporox 80% crown death. Replace Tree 1 12-24 Months 5,000 [43252, 112498] A79014 SAC Highways A79 Road A Type Cherry - Wild Cherry Gean 1970 6 44 7 11/11/2025 Tree is terminal decline, aporox 80% crown death. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [43252, 112498] B7023 SACH:1:b:Ash SAC Highways B7023 Road B Type Ash 1980 15 45 8 100 06/11/2025 Posdible 3rd party trees, liner group of multistemmed coppice origin mixed broadleaves, approx 80% Ash trees. ADB present throughout with up to 90% defoliation. Approx 3x fractured hung up small diameter, <20cm, stem in central area of group. Contact Owner 60 Establish ownership and if necessary inform owners of their duty of care 01-04 Months 5,000 B7023 SACH:1:b:Ash SAC Highways B7023 Road B Type Ash 1980 15 45 8 100 06/11/2025 Posdible 3rd party trees, liner group of multistemmed coppice origin mixed broadleaves, approx 80% Ash trees. ADB present throughout with up to 90% defoliation. Approx 3x fractured hung up small diameter, <20cm, stem in central area of group. Fell 1 Approx 60 ash stems w8th >50% defoliation, as well as hung up dead stems in centralmarea of group. 01-04 Months 5,000 B723013 SAC Highways B7023 Road B Type Pine - Scots Pine 1944 18 95 15 24/11/2025 historic basalcavity to 2m. extensive hollowing. 5°W lean. mature tree located on embankment unsuitable location . significant deadwood overhanging road with recent historic secondary failures. previous work request not completed Dismantle 1 00-01 Months 400 [41943, 116532, 116530, 116531] B7024 SACH:1:b:Ash SAC Highways B7024 Road B Type Ash 1950 18 70 6 10 09/11/2025 3rd party Mixed broadleves woodland set back from road in a de- elevated location, viewed from roadside. Multiple ash trees with ADB and dead elm stems throughout group. All ash trees excepted two are <40% defoliation, 2x ash tree, both towards the northern end of group have >60% defoliation. Approx 9x dead elm stems Contact Owner 2 Establish ownership and if necessary inform owners of their duty of care. 04-12 Months 10,000 B7024 SACH:1:b:Ash SAC Highways B7024 Road B Type Ash 1950 18 70 6 10 09/11/2025 3rd party Mixed broadleves woodland set back from road in a de- elevated location, viewed from roadside. Multiple ash trees with ADB and dead elm stems throughout group. All ash trees excepted two are <40% defoliation, 2x ash tree, both towards the northern end of group have >60% defoliation. Approx 9x dead elm stems Dismantle 2 2x ash trees towards Northern end of group with >60% defoliation. 04-12 Months 10,000 B7024 SACH:1:b:Elm - Dutch Elm SAC Highways B7024 Road B Type Elm - Dutch Elm 1950 18 70 7 9 09/11/2025 3rd party Mixed broadleves woodland set back from road in a de- elevated location, viewed from roadside. Multiple ash trees with ADB and dead elm stems throughout group. All ash trees excepted two are <40% defoliation, 2x ash tree, both towards the northern end of group have >60% defoliation. Approx 9x dead elm stems Dismantle 9 9 x dead standing Elms. 04-12 Months 10,000 B7024 SACH:1:b:Elm - Dutch Elm SAC Highways B7024 Road B Type Elm - Dutch Elm 1950 18 70 7 9 09/11/2025 3rd party Mixed broadleves woodland set back from road in a de- elevated location, viewed from roadside. Multiple ash trees with ADB and dead elm stems throughout group. All ash trees excepted two are <40% defoliation, 2x ash tree, both towards the northern end of group have >60% defoliation. Approx 9x dead elm stems Contact Owner 9 Establish ownership and if necessary inform owners of their duty of care 04-12 Months 10,000 B735002 SAC Highways B7035 Road B Type Beech - Common 1930 15 85 12 03/09/2025 previous work request not completed, dense ivy restricting full architectural assessment. ganoderma established N at root collar Remove Ivy 1 Remove all ivy. 01-04 Months 4,000 [44354, 44353, 91758, 91759, 91760, 91761] B735003 SAC Highways B7035 Road B Type Beech - Common 1970 12 65 10 03/09/2025 basal cavity S . historic loss of codom stem E 1m. gandoderma brackets established N with new fruiting bodies emerging. previous work request not completed Dismantle 1 00-01 Months 1,000 [44359, 44358, 44357] B730032 SAC Highways B730 Road B Type Ash 1937 16 72 10 09/12/2025 moderate ivy throughout architecture restricting full assessment. 10°NE lean over road. poor taper canopy weighted over road. significant secondary historic failure, hung up SE. adb cat 3 Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [45154, 120271] B730032 SAC Highways B730 Road B Type Ash 1937 16 72 10 09/12/2025 moderate ivy throughout architecture restricting full assessment. 10°NE lean over road. poor taper canopy weighted over road. significant secondary historic failure, hung up SE. adb cat 3 Remove Ivy 1 Sever ivy, base to 2m, to facilitate next inspection. 01-04 Months 4,000 [45154, 120271] B730032 SAC Highways B730 Road B Type Ash 1937 16 72 10 09/12/2025 moderate ivy throughout architecture restricting full assessment. 10°NE lean over road. poor taper canopy weighted over road. significant secondary historic failure, hung up SE. adb cat 3 Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [45154, 120271] B730039 SAC Highways B730 Road B Type Poplar - Hybrid Poplar 1950 25 120 25 09/12/2025 multistemmed from 3m. significant deadwood throughout architecture. branch fracture 18m E overhanging road Deadwooding 1 Remove deadwood over 3cm diameter x 30cm in length. 00-01 Months 1,000 [45187, 120228, 120227, 120226] 89
Page 90
Official# B730039 SAC Highways B730 Road B Type Poplar - Hybrid Poplar 1950 25 120 25 09/12/2025 multistemmed from 3m. significant deadwood throughout architecture. branch fracture 18m E overhanging road Limb - Remove 1 remove fractured and hanging limb 00-01 Months 1,000 [45187, 120228, 120227, 120226] B730047 SAC Highways B730 Road B Type Beech - Common 1944 12 70 7 27/11/2025 compacted and suppressed rootzone. bifurcated codom stems from base. natural bracing to 2m. significant dieback in canopy overhanging road Deadwooding 1 Remove upper dead stems and minor dead stem in Beech to immediate North. 01-04 Months 10,000 [44737, 118435] B730047 SAC Highways B730 Road B Type Beech - Common 1944 12 70 7 27/11/2025 compacted and suppressed rootzone. bifurcated codom stems from base. natural bracing to 2m. significant dieback in canopy overhanging road Pollard 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [44737, 118435] B730058 SAC Highways B730 Road B Type Whitebeam - Swedish WBeam 1969 8 55 5 09/12/2025 fluting stem. ganoderma brackets @0.5m. previous work request not completed Replace Tree 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [45179, 120242] B730058 SAC Highways B730 Road B Type Whitebeam - Swedish WBeam 1969 8 55 5 09/12/2025 fluting stem. ganoderma brackets @0.5m. previous work request not completed Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [45179, 120242] B734 SACH:1:h:Elm - English Elm SAC Highways B734 Road B Type Elm - English Elm 1985 9 35 3 20 30/08/2025 Standing deadwood on roadside. previous work request not completed Other (Specify) 1 Change owner to other 01-04 Months 10,000 B734 SACH:1:h:Elm - English Elm SAC Highways B734 Road B Type Elm - English Elm 1985 9 35 3 20 30/08/2025 Standing deadwood on roadside. previous work request not completed Fell 20 Remove all dead and dying Elms, multiple stems 01-04 Months 10,000 B734 SACH:1:h:Elm - English Elm SAC Highways B734 Road B Type Elm - English Elm 1985 9 35 3 20 30/08/2025 Standing deadwood on roadside. previous work request not completed Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 10,000 B734 SACH:2:d:Ash SAC Highways B734 Road B Type Ash 1918 25 95 10 4 01/09/2025 adb rangefrom cat 2 to standing deadwood. previous work request not completed Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 10,000 B734 SACH:2:d:Ash SAC Highways B734 Road B Type Ash 1918 25 95 10 4 01/09/2025 adb rangefrom cat 2 to standing deadwood. previous work request not completed Dismantle 3 2nd Ash from West, largest in group, 90cm DBH x 14m tall. 2 stems from 3.5m East stem lost cavity visible to East base of remaining stem with stem morphology indicating cavity extends downwards to at least 2m below union. Crown biased over road. Dismantle. Wesstern Ash 2 stems from base, slight lean Northeast to field. 70% crown death, dismantle. second Ash from East, severe adb defoliation >65%. 01-04 Months 10,000 B734074 SAC Highways B734 Road B Type Beech - Common 1880 18 100 18 31/08/2025 fissure progessing at primary union of S stem 2m . no other changes to previous assessment Pollard 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [41528, 91176, 91177] B734075 SAC Highways B734 Road B Type Ash 1880 20 95 15 31/08/2025 adb cat 3. previous work request not completed Other (Specify) 1 See report flag to sach. 01-04 Months 10,000 [41573, 91175] B734075 SAC Highways B734 Road B Type Ash 1880 20 95 15 31/08/2025 adb cat 3. previous work request not completed Dismantle 1 Reduce to 5m stag horned monolith. 01-04 Months 10,000 [41573, 91175] NEW_8146_0001 SAC Highways B734 Road B Type Beech - Common 1930 15 80 15 01/09/2025 bleeding cankerous rust exudate around lower bole. suppressed root development roadside and compaction fields side with sitting water at fenceline. canopy windermere favouring E over road, 75% canopy loss Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [91876, 91875, 91877] B739012 SAC Highways B739 Road B Type Ash 1940 12 80 15 08/12/2025 adb cat 4. in terminal decline. significant deadwood throughout architecture overhanging road. hollowing of stem and secondary architecture. historic limb failures SE 3M NE 2m. Other (Specify) 1 BS8596 reqd. Monolith at 4m after cavities have been inspected for protected species. retain features where possible. 01-04 Months 4,000 [53038, 120127] B741 SACH :1:d:Ash SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Ash 1998 10 40 5 30 18/09/2025 dense boundary mixed broadleaf group Ash component adb cat range from 3-standing deadwood Fell 1 Owner to remove all Ash with defoliation greater than 55%. 01-04 Months 5,000 B741 SACH :1:d:Ash SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Ash 1998 10 40 5 30 18/09/2025 dense boundary mixed broadleaf group Ash component adb cat range from 3-standing deadwood Contact Owner 1 If not sac responsibility 01-04 Months 5,000 B741 SACH :1:f:Ash SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Ash 1995 9 34 2 100 18/09/2025 mixed broadleaf group Ash component adb cat range 4-standing deadwood Fell 80 Remove all Ash with defoliation greater than 55%, currently approx 80 x stems. 01-04 Months 5,000 B741 SACH :1:f:Ash SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Ash 1995 9 34 2 100 18/09/2025 mixed broadleaf group Ash component adb cat range 4-standing deadwood Contact Owner 1 If not sac responsibility 01-04 Months 5,000 B741 SACH :1:g:Ash SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Ash 1999 10 25 5 150 18/09/2025 mixed broadleaf group Ash component adb cat range 4-standing deadwood Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 5,000 B741 SACH :1:g:Ash SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Ash 1999 10 25 5 150 18/09/2025 mixed broadleaf group Ash component adb cat range 4-standing deadwood Fell 100 Fell all Ash with defoliation greater thn 55% curently approx 100 x stems. 01-04 Months 5,000 B741027 SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Ash 1882 18 100 18 29/09/2025 dense ivy throughout primary architecture. adb cat 4 Deadwooding 1 Remove deadwood over 4cm diameter x 35cm over main raod and side road. 01-04 Months 4,000 [41776, 98217] B741027 SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Ash 1882 18 100 18 29/09/2025 dense ivy throughout primary architecture. adb cat 4 Other (Specify) 1 monolith to primary union 3m 01-04 Months 4,000 [41776, 98217] B741027 SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Ash 1882 18 100 18 29/09/2025 dense ivy throughout primary architecture. adb cat 4 Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [41776, 98217] B741054 SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Oak - Common 1940 11 90 10 15/09/2025 standing deadwood. High habitat value. previous work request not completed Dismantle 1 monolith to primary union and retain stem for biodiversity. BS8596, MEWP and TM reqd 01-04 Months 400 [45073, 94729] B741089 SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Cherry - Wild Cherry Gean 1980 8 35 5 18/09/2025 moribund NWtree in small group of 3 Fell 1 00-01 Months 1,000 [44464, 96306] 90
Page 91
Official# B741135 SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Elm - English Elm 1999 5 20 3 18/09/2025 failed and hungup in adjacent tree Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [41709, 96217] B741135 SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Elm - English Elm 1999 5 20 3 18/09/2025 failed and hungup in adjacent tree Fell 1 Adjacent to bt post 01-04 Months 5,000 [41709, 96217] B741155 SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Ash 1997 10 30 5 17/09/2025 standing deadwood Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [45048, 95871] B741155 SAC Highways B741 Road B Type Ash 1997 10 30 5 17/09/2025 standing deadwood Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [45048, 95871] NEW_9253_0004 SAC Highways B742 Road B Type Ash 1930 12 75 10 24/11/2025 moribund tree, moderate ivy throughout architecture restricting full architectural assessment Other (Specify) 1 monolith at primary union 00-01 Months 1,000 [116543] B743 SAC:1:b:Ash SAC Highways B743 Road B Type Ash 2000 15 25 6 15 27/11/2025 woodland boundary ash group extending either side of drive to Auchenfail. adb cat 3&4. group pressure results in attenuated development Fell 1 all Ash within 1 treelength of road 01-04 Months 10,000 B743 SAC:1:b:Ash SAC Highways B743 Road B Type Ash 2000 15 25 6 15 27/11/2025 woodland boundary ash group extending either side of drive to Auchenfail. adb cat 3&4. group pressure results in attenuated development Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 10,000 B743046 SAC Highways B743 Road B Type Beech - Common 1960 15 100 10 03/12/2025 Kretzschmaria deusta visible fruiting around Eastern root collar. Eastern basal flank of stem, approx 1.2m across and up to 1.5m, roughly triangular, is visibly darker in colour with Red like hue. Dark exuding lesions emenating from the bark within this described area. 12cm diameter historic pruning wound cav at 1.7m North, roadside, approx 30cm deep, Kretzschmaria duest visible within cav. 1.7m slightly diagonal upward turning from West to East and from Northwest base, strongly indented and exposed wound. 2 x 30cm, very close, branches lost at 3m East with 1m dead stubs. 30cm diameter secondary upright at 4.4m North, over road, is dead. Main stem has slight bias to South, almost all of the remaining crown, which is in visible state of terminal decline, is biased over the field to the South and East. Given exposure to Westerly, and this being prevailing wind direction, basal stem failure, is likely to be toward field and / or parallel to Eastern verge of West bound lane. Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [45114, 45115, 119640] B744031 SAC Highways B744 Road B Type Ash 1940 14 80 9 09/12/2025 25cm di branch loss wound at 3m East. Stem becomes biased over road, crown 70/30 biased over road. Approx 5cm branch loss cav at 3.7m Southwest approx 0.6m below primary bifurcated union, swelling to South side of cavity region, insicates stem hollowing. Minor Eastern branching below wound, then East side of crown is dead. Remaining Western crown I retrenching. Suspeced Inonotus hispidus clonisation and adb present, defoliation >75%. Dismantle 1 Significant deadwood above road. Progressive state of decline. 01-04 Months 10,000 [45108, 120366, 120365, 120364] NEW_9398_0001 SAC Highways B744 Road B Type Beech - Common 1900 15 100 10 26/11/2025 bifurcated codom stems from 1.6m. historic N stem failure. moderate ivy throughout architecture. multiple ganoderma brackets observed around root collar Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [118403, 118404, 118405, 118406] NEW_9398_0001 SAC Highways B744 Road B Type Beech - Common 1900 15 100 10 26/11/2025 bifurcated codom stems from 1.6m. historic N stem failure. moderate ivy throughout architecture. multiple ganoderma brackets observed around root collar Other (Specify) 1 monolith at 2m 01-04 Months 4,000 [118403, 118404, 118405, 118406] B749005 SAC Highways B749 Road B Type Sycamore 1930 6 75 4 08/12/2025 historic primary failure at 7m. dense ivy restricting full architectural assessment Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [53040, 120163] B750002 SAC Highways B750 Road B Type Beech - Common 1940 10 68 7 11/12/2025 kretzschmaria deusta S base. crown in state of progressive decline. previous work request not completed Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [53055, 53054, 120936, 120937] B750002 SAC Highways B750 Road B Type Beech - Common 1940 10 68 7 11/12/2025 kretzschmaria deusta S base. crown in state of progressive decline. previous work request not completed Dismantle 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [53055, 53054, 120936, 120937] NEW_5519_0003 SAC Highways C120 Road C Type Ash 1970 8 60 5 09/12/2025 moribund hedgerow ash. Pollard 1 BS8596 reqd prior to works 01-04 Months 4,000 [57264, 120208] NEW_5519_0003 SAC Highways C120 Road C Type Ash 1970 8 60 5 09/12/2025 moribund hedgerow ash. Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [57264, 120208] NEW_5519_0010 SAC Highways C120 Road C Type Ash 1980 13 80 6 09/12/2025 adb cat 3. moderate deadwood overhanging road Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [57269, 57268, 120219] 91
Page 92
Official# NEW_5519_0010 SAC Highways C120 Road C Type Ash 1980 13 80 6 09/12/2025 adb cat 3. moderate deadwood overhanging road Pollard 1 01-04 Months 4,000 [57269, 57268, 120219] NEW_5519_0013 SAC Highways C120 Road C Type Ash 1965 15 89 10 09/12/2025 bifurcated codom stems from base. included non uniform primary union. adb cat 3 Pollard 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [57272, 120216] NEW_5519_0013 SAC Highways C120 Road C Type Ash 1965 15 89 10 09/12/2025 bifurcated codom stems from base. included non uniform primary union. adb cat 3 Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [57272, 120216] NEW_5720_0075 SAC Highways C29 Road C Type Beech - Common 1945 17 90 10 14/09/2025 standing deadwood. previous work request not completed Other (Specify) 1 monolith to primary union to remove risk to road. retain arisings for biodiversity and habitat. TM reqd, BS8596 reqd, MEWP reqd. Work during winter months 00-01 Months 400 [58170, 94241] NEW_5720_0075 SAC Highways C29 Road C Type Beech - Common 1945 17 90 10 14/09/2025 standing deadwood. previous work request not completed Contact Owner 1 00-01 Months 400 [58170, 94241] NEW_5721_0080 SAC Highways C29 Road C Type Ash 1984 15 35 5 15/09/2025 no observable change from previous assessment adb cat 4. previous work request not completed Establish Owner 1 01-04 Months 10,000 [58255, 94659] NEW_5721_0080 SAC Highways C29 Road C Type Ash 1984 15 35 5 15/09/2025 no observable change from previous assessment adb cat 4. previous work request not completed Fell 1 TM reqd. BS8596 reqd 01-04 Months 10,000 [58255, 94659] NEW_5722_0001 SAC Highways C29 Road C Type Ash 1980 14 4 5 15/09/2025 moribund tree Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [58258, 94647] NEW_5722_0001 SAC Highways C29 Road C Type Ash 1980 14 4 5 15/09/2025 moribund tree Dismantle 1 TM reqd bs8596 reqd MEWP reqd. monolith at primary union to remove risk to road. retain for habitat 04-12 Months 5,000 [58258, 94647] NEW_5723_0062 SAC Highways C29 Road C Type Ash 1990 7 20 2 16/09/2025 standing deadwood dense ivy Dismantle 1 TM reqd. BS8596 reqd. works to be undertaken through winter months 00-01 Months 5,000 [58343, 95419] NEW_5723_0062 SAC Highways C29 Road C Type Ash 1990 7 20 2 16/09/2025 standing deadwood dense ivy Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [58343, 95419] NEW_5723_0069 SAC Highways C29 Road C Type Ash 1999 6 20 2 16/09/2025 standing deadwood, dense ivy Dismantle 1 TM reqd. BS8596 reqd 01-04 Months 5,000 [58347, 95367] NEW_5723_0069 SAC Highways C29 Road C Type Ash 1999 6 20 2 16/09/2025 standing deadwood, dense ivy Contact Owner 1 01-04 Months 5,000 [58347, 95367] 92
Page 93
Official AYRSHIRE SHARED SERVICE JOINT COMMITTEE 13 March 2025 Report by the Head of Roads - Ayrshire Roads Alliance _________________________________________________________________ AYRSHIRE ROADS ALLIANCE IMPROVEMENT ACTION PLAN ________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF REPORT 1. The purpose of this Report is to advise the Joint Committee on the management of the Improvement Action Plan by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. RECOMMENDATIONS 2. It is recommended that the Joint Committee: i. Notes the Improvement Action Plan presented in this report; iii. Continues to receive updates on progress; and iv. Otherwise, notes the content of the report. BACKGROUND 3. The purpose of the report is to provide regular updates on the Improvement Action Plan. This ensures that the actions are monitored and scrutinised at a minimum of a quarterly basis and is contained in Appendices 1-3. MAIN REPORT/MAIN ISSUES 4. This Improvement Action Plan is collated by the Head of Service and used to: • monitor the progress in meeting the Ayrshire Roads Alliance’s objectives; • help managers to continually review the actions and progress to date; and • identify any risk / problem areas that need addressed regarding the Improvement Action Plan. 5. ARA’s Digital Improvement Programme of work in collaboration with TrueView Visuals continues with work recently completed on Additional Support Needs (ASN) Transport and Professional Design modules in conjunction with other Council Services across both South and East Ayrshire. These new modules will go live soon. 6. There has been significant interest recently in these new and other existing digital modules from other Local Authorities and through the Commercial Agreement established between both Councils and TrueView Visuals a Agenda Item 6 93
Page 94
Official percentage share of any sales of these jointly developed modules will be received. 7. In December 2025 East Ayrshire Cabinet approved a negotiated direct award between East Ayrshire Council abd TrueView Visuals for a four year term and two optional one year extensions which will formalise this highly successful partnership and allow ARA and other Council Services to move forward with more digital enhancements. 8. Ayrshire Roads Alliance continues to assist South Ayrshire Council with the delivery of the Ayrshire Growth Deal projects and meet colleagues from SAC regularly to update progress. 9. In respect of the Public EV Charging, Pan Ayrshire Concession Contract tenders were returned in January 2026 and evaluation and approval is ongoing with tender award scheduled for March 2026. Further updates will be provided to both Cabinets and to North Ayrshire Council once the procurement process has been finalised. 10. Phases 1-3 of the roll out of 20mph speed limits in villages in South Ayrshire have been completed and work is now ongoing on Phase 4 which will include the larger settlements of Coylton, Maybole and Girvan. Phase 5 in future years will then consider the towns of Troon, Prestwick and Ayr. 11. In October East Ayrshire cabinet gave approval for ARA to progress with trials of 20mph speed limits in New Cumnock, Mauchline, Kilmaurs and Crookedholm. The trial in Crookedholm commenced on 20 February 2026. New Cumnock will commence 06 March 2026 and Mauchine will commence 13 March 2026. Both these projects will be implemented at the same time as the introduction of similar restrictions on the A76 trunk by Transport Scotland. Kilmaurs will follow in April/ May 2026. 12. Following approval of Ayrshire Roads Alliance Pavement Parking Enforcement reports by both Cabinets, enforcement commenced with a soft approach followed by full enforcement in South Ayrshire from 1st May 2025 and in East Ayrshire from 1st June 2025. There has been good compliance with the new restrictions in both authority areas and officers have completed further reviews following receipt of requests for further exemptions in both areas. Further reports detailing these findings will be presented to both Cabinets in April/May 2025. 13. The Active Travel Member Officer Working Group established in South Ayrshire continues to meet 6 weekly as do the Community Action Groups. These meetings are supported by SAC’s Thriving Communities team. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance are currently working in partnership with East Ayrshire Leisure to finalise the East Ayrshire Active Travel Strategy (EAATS) and the the Active Travel Forum has been re-established to better co-ordinate projects being delivered by individual services. A Community Engagement Group will also be formed to provide a structured mechanism for the public to help shape Active Travel in East Ayrshire. 94
Page 95
Official 14. South Ayrshire Council successfully secured £20m from the Levelling Up Fund and ARA will deliver £15m worth of improvements to Burns Statue Square, Ayr. The reminder is being used by ARA along with ATIF funding to construct a new Active Travel Route linking Dundonald to Barassie where work is underway and for improvements to the NCN7 route between Prestwick and Barassie station due to commence later this year. 15. IMPLICATIONS Implications Yes No Paragraph number in report 1. Policy/Strategic Planning Yes 13&14 2. Governance Yes 15 3. Human Resources No 16 4. Equality and Fairer Scotland Duty Yes 17 5. Financial Yes 18 6. Risk Yes 19 7. Community Wealth Building Yes 20 8. Net Zero Yes 21 POLICY/STRATEGIC PLANNING IMPLICATIONS 13. A well-maintained road network will contribute to achieving the 2015-2030 Community Plan objectives and associated 2021-2024 Delivery Plans. 14. The matters referred to in this report contribute to Priority 1 of the South Ayrshire Council Plan: Spaces and Places/ Moving around and the environment (Outcome 1). GOVERNANCE IMPLICATIONS 15. The Improvement Action Plan is a management tool and this will not replace the existing statutory returns for risk and performance related information. HUMAN RESOURCES IMPLICATIONS 16. The Improvement Action Plan has no direct impact on human resources. EQUALITY IMPACT AND FAIRER SCOTLAND DUTY IMPLICATIONS 17. The Improvement Action Plan complements the Equality Impact Assessment by ensuring that any issues arising are adequately prioritised, managed and either eliminated or mitigated. 95
Page 96
Official FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 18. The Improvement Action Plan facilitates the existing scrutiny arrangements to manage, prioritise, and review the budget provided by East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council to the Ayrshire Roads Alliance RISK IMPLICATIONS 19. The Improvement Action Plan assists in the prioritisation of risks that need to be mitigated by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance in order to reduce the overall risk to either Council and to comply with the Community Plan/Council Plan in both partner bodies. COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING IMPLICATIONS 20. The Improvement Action Plan supports economic levers to develop resilient, inclusive local economies with more local spend and fair employment, as well as ensuring that wealth is more locally owned and benefits local people. NET ZERO IMPLICATIONS 21. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance Improvement Action Plan and Carbon Strategy supports and links to East Ayrshire Climate Strategy Themes; Theme 2: Transport Theme 4: Natural Environment Jane Corrie Head of Roads – Ayrshire Roads Alliance 21st August 2025 BACKGROUND PAPERS Ayrshire Roads Alliance Service Plan 2025/26 LIST OF APPENDICES 1. Ayrshire Roads Alliance Improvement Action Plan 2. East Ayrshire Council Strategic Priorities 2025/26 3. South Ayrshire Council Strategic Priorities 2025/26 Person to contact: Jane Corrie, Head of Roads - Ayrshire Roads Alliance Tel No. 01563 503164 E-mail: jane.corrie@ayrshireroadsalliance.org Implementation officer: Jane Corrie, Head of Roads - Ayrshire Roads Alliance Tel No. 01563 503164 E-mail: jane.corrie@ayrshireroadsalliance.org 96
Page 97
Official APPENDIX 1 - AYRSHIRE ROADS ALLIANCE IMPROVEMENT ACTION PLAN 2025/26 Action Success Criteria/ Desired Outcome Responsible Timescale Details 1 Continue to use the integrated Roads Asset Management Plan across the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. There is one Asset Plan for the Service delivering a risk based approach for full service delivery Head of Service Completed Document has been presented to Joint committee and will be reviewed annually. 2 Continue to prepare details for developing an integrated Local Transport Strategy. A Strategy covering both Council areas, which will involve consultation with stakeholders. Information will be gathered to inform the future Local Transport Strategy. Continue to contribute to the Scottish National Transport Strategy, Regional Transport Strategy and Strategic Transport Projects Review work. Head of Service Ongoing The Regional Transport Strategy, through SPT, on which the Alliance has Board membership, has now been published. The Local Transport Strategy will now be progressed during 2026/27. 3 Action the Flood Risk Management Plan Inform the next national cycle of potential flood risk management schemes beyond 2022. Complete schemes and undertake studies. Head of Service Complete March 2026 Reports submitted to both Cabinets Early 2023 New Cumnock Flood Defences Complete Flood studies for Doon and River Ayr and the Troon Coastal Flood study are complete. Work on the River Irvine and Pow Burn flood studies is ongoing. 97
Page 98
Official Action Success Criteria/ Desired Outcome Responsible Timescale Details 4 Improve the condition of the road network. Improve annual roads survey results which are part of the SRMCS work. Ensure the Alliance undertakes more proactive maintenance. Head of Service Site works will be undertaken throughout 2025/26. Key dependencies are the Road Improvement Plans approved by the relevant Committees in East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire in spring 2025. Progress is provided to members, and relevant Committees. 5 Ensure the road network remains safe through raising awareness and improving road safety through education, engineering and enforcement. Reduce road accidents in line with government targets. Provide appropriate traffic management schemes and initiatives. Strategic Manager March 2026 Scottish Government and SCOTS guidance is used. A key dependency is the Road Improvement Plans which are presented to Cabinet each year. 6 Improve the condition of the bridge stock. Improve bridge condition index. Reduce the number of weight restricted bridges. Complete all general, special and principal bridge inspections. Strategic Manager March 2026 Through the Road Asset Management Plan. Key dependencies are Road Improvement programmes approved by Committees in East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire in spring 2025. Deliver the capital and revenue programmes. 7 Manage and improve the street lighting asset and install energy efficient lighting schemes. Maintain high standard of fixing dark street lights. Complete the LED lighting replacement programme in both East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire. Head of Service October 2026 Through the Road Asset Management Plan, with additional funding being provided to commence the LED programme. At present performance is 98% of street lights are now LED in EAC; and 100% in SAC. On target for completion within timescales. 8 Maximise and deliver externally funded sources of work Identify external funding sources and deliver work on time and on budget. Improve infrastructure; and contribute to improving the condition of the network. Head of Service Works will be undertaken throughout 2025/26. External sources, including Timber Transport, Transport Scotland Active Travel Infrastructure Tier 1 and Tier 2 Funding, SPT, SUSTRANS Scottish Government, Ayrshire Growth Deal & Levelling Up Fund 98
Page 99
Official Action Success Criteria/ Desired Outcome Responsible Timescale Details 9 Implementation of Parking Strategy Develop Head of Service Ongoing through 2025/26 Amendments to TRO’s, lining, signing and residential parking permits and implementing an improved process using digital technology 10 Prepare Service Plan Publish Head of Service Annual East Ayrshire Council Community Plan. South Ayrshire - Local Outcomes Improvement Plan and Local Place Plans. Regular updates will be provided to joint committee. 11 Continue to review insurance costs and insurance issues. Review current practices to minimise insurance costs. Head of Service Complete Ayrshire Roads Alliance Monthly Insurance Report. There is good dialogue with the Risk & Insurance to ensure our work improves the number of repudiated claims. The number of claims has greatly reduced due to the implementation of the new Code of Practice. 12 Review Depots and Accommodation Continue to review in 2024/25 from initial work was completed in 2017 as a result of amended working practices. Head of Service Complete Joint Committee Reports of November 2016. Although initial work has been completed we continue to strive to make depot and accommodation cost savings. Further work will continue on this as a result of COVID and the return to office space during 2022/23. 13 Review vehicle and plant costs Continue to review in 2021/22 from initial work that was completed in 2017. Head of Service March 2026 The service will continue to review the fleet requirements through the use of utilization reports and improvements to the management of the Vehicle Replacement Plan. 14 Monitor and exercise Business Continuity Plans Improved resilience. Business Support Manager Review and update following Existing East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Council plans 99
Page 100
Official Action Success Criteria/ Desired Outcome Responsible Timescale Details Relevant local and national events. 15 Continue to use the Roads Costing System to its full potential. Improve service performance from both an on-site and financial perspective. Business Support Manager Ongoing Revised roads costing system was fully operational from November 2018. The system continues to be used to monitor performance and work is ongoing to implement digital timesheets linked to the Roads Costing System. 16 Support and contribute to the Ayrshire Growth Deal Project Management of Roads Delivery Projects. Head of Service Ongoing Ayrshire Roads Alliance is leading with the planning and delivery of the Ayrshire Growth Deal road improvement proposals and assisting with the enabling infrastructure requirements of the Commercial Build proposition. 17 Regional Transport Strategy Successfully contribute to the preparation of this work being led by SPT. The Alliance has Board representation. Head of Service Complete SPT documents and existing Regional Transport Strategy 18 Regional Transport Appraisal Ensure the various projects identified as part of this work are included in the Strategic Transport Projects Review. Head of Service Complete Transport Scotland has published the final STPR2 with delivery programme to be published. 19 National Transport Strategy East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Councils contribute to this process to ensure the sustainable transport hierarchy and sustainable investment hierarchy are delivered. Head of Service Complete In recognition of the anticipated increase in Active Travel work, it is proposed that a member of staff is dedicated directly to this work. 100
Page 101
Official 20 National Transport Strategy – review of Governance East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Councils contribute to this process to ensure that the outcome/output meets the Head of Service Complete National Transport Strategy 21 Transport (Scotland) Bill – Pavement Parking ban East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire Councils contribute to this process to ensure a pragmatic approach is taken in delivering the pavement parking ban in both Council areas Head of Service Late 2026 Pavement Parking enforcement has commenced. A large number of Exemption Order requests in both authority areas have been reviewed. Committee Papers will be submitted April/May 2026 with implementation anticipated late 2026. 22 Digital Transformation Develop modules to deliver end to end digital processes Business Support Manager Ongoing TTRO applications –Implemented TRIPS – Implemented Traffic Signal permits – Implemented Management of external works for EAC & SAC – Implemented ASN School Transport - complete – go live imminent Professional Design Services – complete – go live imminent 101
Page 102
Official Appendix 2 - East Ayrshire Council Strategic Priorities 2025/26 Action Success Criteria/ Desired Outcome Responsible Timescale Details 1 Progress and complete the New Cumnock Flood Protection Project Complete the flood prevention projects at the Leggate and beside the Afton Water. Phases 1 & 2 Head of Service Complete East Ayrshire Council and Scottish Government funding. The full Scheme was completed April 2023. Final defects certificate issued August 2024 2 Develop Projects approved from the Flood Risk Management Plan Progress relevant studies and inform the developing list of schemes for cycle two of the national protection schemes to be delivered from 2022. Head of Service March 2026 The studies for the River Ayr and the Doon are now fully complete and options being appraised. The Irvine Valley Flood Study is currently being updated to identify options for a potential scheme that is more likely to attract funding. 3 Active Travel Strategy Develop active strategy for travel across South Ayrshire Network and East Ayrshire Network Head of Service Ongoing Work is ongoing to finalise the East Ayrshire Active Travel Strategy and this will be submitted to Council for approval prior to Summer recess 2026. 4 EV Strategy Develop EV strategy across East Ayrshire Network Head of Service March 2026 Work on PAN Ayrshire Concession Contract ongoing with anticipated contract award in March 2026. 5 Ash Die back Strategy Develop a risk based strategy for the management of Ash Die Back. Head of Service Strategy – Complete Surveys - Ongoing through 2025/26 Risk based strategy complete. Surveys & works ongoing. 28-day notices to owners with objections received referred to legal services. 102
Page 103
Official Appendix 3 - South Ayrshire Council Strategic Priorities 2025/26 Action Success Criteria/ Desired Outcome Responsible Timescale Details 1 Implementation of car parking strategy for South Ayrshire. Complete this work with improved parking provision and management. Head of Service Ongoing – through 2025/26 Updated parking strategy covering Ayr, Troon, Maybole and smaller settlements to be presented to Cabinet in March 2026. 2 Develop Projects approved from the Flood Risk Management Plan Progress relevant studies and inform the developing list of schemes for cycle two of the national protection schemes to be delivered from 2022. Head of Service Ongoing through 2025/26 A Surface Water Management Plan has been developed for Ayr, Prestwick and Dundonald. Identified actions are being progressed on a priority basis and as resources become available. Troon Coastal Flood Study is complete up to the Options Appraisal stage. Pow Burn Prestwick Flood Study is ongoing. 3 Support and contribute to the Ayrshire Growth Deal Stimulate economic growth and address inclusive growth concerns. Contribute to infrastructure projects which are being developed through the Regional Transport Appraisal work being led by Transport Scotland. Head of Service Ongoing until 2030 Ayrshire Roads Alliance is leading with the planning and delivery of the AGD Road Improvement proposals & assisting with the enabling infrastructure requirements of the Commercial Build proposition. 4 20mph speed restrictions in villages Progress with the 20mph speed restrictions in all villages. Maintain engagement with the local communities. Head of Service Ongoing – through 2025/26 and future years Phase 1 & 2 complete. Phase 3 complete Phase 4 – Coylton, Maybole & Girvan - ongoing Phase 5 – Troon, Prestwick & Ayr to be progressed in future years. 5 Anticipated Budget Reductions in 2026/27 Continue to provide a high quality roads service within decreasing available budgets. Head of Service March 2026 Reports to various Committees. 6 Active Travel Strategy Review South Ayrshire Active Travel Strategy Head of Service Ongoing annually The Active Travel Strategy will be reviewed and discussed with the Active Travel Community Action Group, any amendments 103
Page 104
Official Action Success Criteria/ Desired Outcome Responsible Timescale Details will be presented to the Active Travel Member Officer Working Group 7 EV Charging Strategy Develop further the EV strategy for South Ayrshire Network Head of Service March 2026 Work on PAN Ayrshire concession contract ongoing with contract award due in March 2026. 8 Levelling Up Fund Active Travel bid Head of Service Ongoing – through 2025/26/27 LUF bid successful for construction of new Active Travel Route between Dundonald and Barrassie – works ongoing with completion expected by 31st March 2026. A 2nd bid for improvements to the NCN7 route from Prestwick to Barassie station also successful with work due to start late 2025 and complete 31st March 2027. 9 Motorhome Trials Develop Campervan sites along the coastline. Head of Service Complete Permanent schemes now apply at the Ballantrae, Girvan, Ayr (Esplanade & Battery) and Troon sites. 10 Strategic Economic Impact Assessment A75/A77 There is a growing desire to understand the importance / effectiveness of the improvements outlined along the A75 and A77. Head of Service Ongoing SEIA complete, ARA tasked to progress STAG for the A77 or a combined A75/A77 STAG on behalf of SAC and D&G Council. No funding forthcoming from D&G, clarification required from SAC if A77 should be progressed independently. 11 Ash Dieback Develop a risk based strategy for the management of Ash Die Back jointly with South Ayrshire Council. Head of Service Complete Risk based strategy complete. Surveys ongoing issuing 28-day notices to owners with objections received referred to legal services. 12 152nd Open Championship Delivery of Event Traffic and Transport Management Head of Service Complete Successfully delivered. Debrief September 2024 13 The International Ayrshow - Festival Of Flight Delivery of Event Traffic and Transport Management Head of Service Ongoing Successfully delivered. Debrief November 2025. Planning ongoing for 2026 event. 104