Arran Outdoor Centre is saved after petition success. Investment is now needed for long-term stability.
SNP and Labour councillors agree about the center, and they both won’t support closing it. Kids from North Ayrshire use it; they have used it for many years.
Currie feels relieved the center is safe. He wants to prevent future closure attempts, and they need to find long-term funding solutions.
Constant threats demoralize the center’s staff. This also reduces booking efficiency as staff plan for next year.
A petition helped save the center, getting thousands of signatures. It persuaded the council to keep it open. The center is important to many.
The center offers vital experiences to children. Kids from Ayrshire get outdoor adventures. They hike and canoe with trained staff in a safe setting.
The council will look at increasing profits, and they consider hosting English schools during Ayrshire holidays.
The center may open for weekends, too. This change needs a staffing restructure and weekends would bring in more revenue. People want to help improve the center.
A council representative cannot comment yet. They await a council budget meeting’s outcome. The council will meet soon to finalize the budget, and it’s happening this afternoon.