SOUTH Ayrshire Council has welcomed Audit Scotland's report saying the local authority is making good progress.
The Audit of Best Value and Community Planning Progress Report outlines the progress made by the council since April 2009.
The progress report – which has still to be considered by the Accounts Commission – recognises significant changes introduc
ed in the last 12 months including substantial progress against its improvement agenda.
It provides an update of the council's work to address the Accounts Commission findings as well as taking forward its own agenda and leads with the statement: "South Ayrshire Council has made good progress".
The report particularly highlights improvements in relation to the council's financial position, strategic leadership, putting in place the best value building blocks and establishing a culture of continuous improvement.
"We are well on our way," said a pleased Council Leader Councillor Bill McIntosh, "and Audit Scotland's report confirms this. We still have a lot of work to do – and we fully recognise that.
"However, we can now move forward with a pride in what we have achieved to date and a renewed vigour in the challenges we face in the months and the years ahead."
But he added: "We know there is still a long way to go before we become the most dynamic, inclusive and sustainable community in Scotland. Our commitment to achieving this is as strong as ever and the Audit Scotland report will help shape the detail of how we go forward.
"We will continue to strive to make a difference for the people and communities of South Ayrshire and this report confirms we are positively moving ahead."
