South Ayrshire

British

/ ˈɛəʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a council area of SW Scotland, on the Firth of Clyde: comprises the S part of the historical county of Ayrshire; formerly part of Strathclyde Region (1975–96): chiefly agricultural, with fishing and tourism. Administrative centre: Ayr. Pop: 111 580 (2003 est). Area: 1202 sq km (464 sq miles)

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Ayr Diving Club is fighting to save its local diving facilities after South Ayrshire Council announced plans to close them at the end of April due to budget cuts.

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South Ayrshire Council said the decision had not been taken lightly and reflected "significant operational, environmental and financial pressures affecting the long term sustainability of the diving pool".

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South Ayrshire Council is axing the diving programme and shutting down the only diving pool on the west side of the country.

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Scottish Swimming, the national governing body for swimming, diving, open water, artistic swimming and water polo in Scotland, said it was "disappointed" by South Ayrshire Council's decision.

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A South Ayrshire Council spokesperson said it was committed to supporting participation in aquatic sport and said the change would introduce 700 additional Learn 2 Swim places.

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