Ross Helliwell News Today

After just over 24 hours since the fire at the Maple Crest Apartments in Tukwila first sparked, firefighters continue in their attempt to contain the flames.

Ross Helliwell has applied for planning permission to convert the C listed Institute Hall into the apartments. Drawings show there would be six two bedroom homes and one with a sole bedroom.  The accommodation would be situated on the ground and upper floors of the vacant building.   East Ayrshire Council is considering the planning application, which was validated last month.  The 19th century property used to be owned by the council and was sold a number of years ago after going...

Historic East Ayrshire library could be transformed into new homes The building sits in a conservation area of town. In need of attention: Institute Hall, Stewarton (Image: Photo credit - Tigarstorm Photography) Get the Ayrshire stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your informatio...