Terrorism recognised as risk by South Ayrshire Council

Terrorism has been recognised as a bona fide risk by South Ayrshire Council.

- KEVIN DYSON

It comes in the wake of controversial anti-terrorist equipment being installed near Ayr Country Buildings.

Until now, the council’s strategic risk register has centred around risks such as strategic planning, child and adult protection, environmental issues such as Ash Dieback and the need to change the way services are provided.

However, legislation that requires local authorities to work to put in place measures to prevent people from gravitating towards terrorism, has led to the issue being added to the risk register.

The register also requires the council to develop mitigation measures to deal with risks.

A report to Cabinet outlined why it was now included.