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Burns Statue Square

Fort, Seafield and Wallacetown Community Council has submitted its response to the Phase 01 public consultation on the proposed redevelopment of Burns Statue Square — the £16m project led by Ayrshire Roads Alliance on behalf of South Ayrshire Council to redesign the square as part of the wider Ayr town centre framework.

Burns Statue Square was a major topic of discussion at our July meeting, where the Community Council heard directly from the consultation team — see our July minutes for the full discussion.

Our response is neutral on the design (theme, aesthetic) itself, but raises concern over function: we've asked South Ayrshire Council to show evidence that the scheme will improve town-centre footfall, dwell-time and spending, and to address the town centre's wider access/ vitality problems — not just this one site.

The full response is in the link below. We'd encourage residents to read it and share their own views with their councillor.

A further report on Burns Statue Square is due back to South Ayrshire Council Full Council in September 2026, ahead of the project progressing to construction (as per South Ayrshire Council, minutes of 26 March 2026, item 12).

FSWCCs consultation response - Burns Statue Square - July 2026

Community Councillors represent the community's views to South Ayrshire Council and other public bodies where practicable — including on planning and licensing matters, where the Community Council has a statutory right to be consulted. The Community Council acts collectively, working towards consensus; where a vote is needed, it is decided by simple majority.

Who can apply? Anyone aged 16 or over who lives within the Fort or Seafield ward, and is named on the current electoral register.

To apply: South Ayrshire Council, Community Councils team — communitycouncils@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

Community Council meetings are open to the public — attendance is welcome. General enquiries: secretary@fswcc.org.uk