Ayrshire Housing

Ayrshire Housing has appointed Lesley Anne Junner as its new director. Following the announcement early in the year that the current director of Ayrshire Housing, Jim Whiston, is planning his retirement, the board undertook a rigorous recruitment exercise, interviewing several impressive candid

The JR Group has successfully delivered 31 new homes at Carrick Street in Ayr, handing over the development to first-time clients, Ayrshire Housing, ready for new residents to move into.

Actress Maureen Beattie has dedicated Ayrshire Housing’s latest development after her late father Johnny, the great Scottish actor and comedian. Directly across from Ayr’s Gaiety Theatre, Beattie Close is a development of 31 flats all designed for lifetime living. It includes a private c

Whilst celebrating Scottish Housing Day, Ayrshire Housing unveiled dramatic new murals at its Ayr office.

Jim Whiston, Ayrshire Housing’s long-serving director, is to retire in December. Mr Whiston has led the association since it was formed through a merger in 2003.

Ayrshire Housing hosted a well-attended AGM last week in its new community space – The Local.

Plans to build affordable homes in Ayr have been revised after conditions were attached to the project by South Ayrshire Council.

Councillors have granted planning permission for an application to build 25 social homes in Tarbolton. The plans, which are part of a wider development, relate to a parcel of land at the Croft Street and the Westport area of the village. Behind the proposals are Hayhill Developments Ltd, of Mau

Plans have been lodged to build 25 social houses on a patch of land in Tarbolton. The plans, which are part of a wider development, relate to a parcel of land at the Croft Street and the Westport area of the village. Behind the proposals are Hayhill Developments Ltd, of Mauchline, and the agents in

Ayrshire Housing has completed of one of its largest affordable housing projects to date. The £8 million development in Troon has created 52 new houses and cottage flats. All have been built to with energy efficiency in mind with high levels of insulation including triple glazing.

Ayrshire Housing has donated £1,000 to local charity Oshay's to support its baby bank. The charity works with children who have been affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

An Ayrshire town centre social housing development is taking shape as The JR Group completed the erection of a large-scale steel frame for 31-flat project on Carrick Street in the heart of Ayr, just across from the famous Gaiety Theatre. During a visit to the site on Friday, Councillor Martin Kilbri

Ayrshire Housing has announced two senior appointments as Jennifer McCann joins as head of housing and communities and Carine Strain becomes the new head of property and development. Ms McCann previously worked at Ardenglen and Barrhead Housing Associations, while Ms Strain has worked in property fu

A delayed housing development near the Ailsa Hospital in Ayr has been given outline approval despite councillors' concerns about school spaces and access roads.

At this time each year, Ayrshire Housing’s board and staff members suggest local groups worthy of support.