An environmental group is pushing on with plans for a new base in the Stewartry.
13.12.2022 - 23:25 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Lollipop men and women are on the chopping block in North Ayrshire.
The council is weighing up getting rid of all school crossing patrollers as consideration is given to significant budget cuts for next year.
If the move goes ahead, the local authority would save more than £250,000 over the next two financial years – £128,642 in 2023-24 and £127,703 in 2024-25.
The proposal has been described as "devastating" by a council insider who said the plan would be a huge blow for the patrollers who'd lose their jobs and to the parents and children at schools.
Last week we revealed that education was being targeted as part of budget proposals with classroom cuts being considered that could see staff pushed out the door at North Ayrshire schools.
Top brass are proposing to save £1,054,799 in 2023/24 and £659,249 in 2024/25 as part of a review into “primary and secondary school staffing entitlements” to make a total saving of £1,714,048.
The Harbour Arts Centre is also in the firing line with Irvine's only music venue and theatre facing closure. Bosses would save£49,000 by closing the Harbourside facility.
A North Ayrshire Council spokesperson said: “It’s important to stress that no decisions have yet been taken on budget savings for next year.
“We will shortly be undertaking consultation across North Ayrshire which will inform us of our residents’ priorities ahead of the budget being set.
“However, across Scotland and the United Kingdom, everyone is feeling pressure from the cost-of-living crisis and the council is not immune from that.
“Over the past 12 years, we have had to find savings of more than £129 million while ensuring we protected frontline services and jobs.
“And there’s no doubt that difficult financial choices continue to
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