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Council is applauded for ‘thinking big’
North Ayrshire Council has been praised for being “an exemplar” when it comes to change and innovation.
Earlier today, in its latest report, the Accounts Commission said the Council works well with partners including the other two Ayrshire local authorities.
It also said the Council has a great approach to change and innovation, is committed to engaging with communities and has great awareness of the financial challenges and pressures on services that lie ahead.
The Controller of Audit presented their five-yearly Best Value report to the Accounts Commission on 9 October.
It is based on evidence from earlier audits, including leadership of the development of new local strategic priorities, workforce innovation and transformation.
Council Leader Marie Burns has thanked staff across all services, partner organisations and communities for the part they have played in the positive Accounts Commission report.
Quote: Community engagement – listening to the views of the people we provide services to - is a key factor in our approach to making life better for our residents. So, seeing our approach to Community Asset Transfers, the fact that we work alongside our young people and truly engage broadly on our Budget is satisfying. We will continue to listen to our communities and enable them to shape our Council.
Quote from: Councillor Marie Burns, Leader of North Ayrshire Council
Best Value audits focus on the delivery of Our Council Plan 2023-28 which is the Council’s contract with its communities.
The plan commits the Council to work in partnership to fulfil its aim of ‘A North Ayrshire that is fair for all’.
Councillor Burns added: “We are really pleased to have such a positive report, but we won't rest until – together - we have achieved a North Ayrshire that really is fair for all."
The Accounts Commission is the public spending watchdog for local government. It holds councils and various joint boards and committees in Scotland to account and help them improve.
It operates impartially and independently of councils and of the Scottish Government.
Jo Armstrong, Chair of the Accounts Commission, said: “North Ayrshire Council is an exemplar of how to do change and innovation well, and other councils can learn from what they are doing and how they’re doing it.
“The council is thinking big as it looks at sharing more services and focusing on what needs to change, but it hasn’t lost sight of its core commitment to improving residents’ lives and actively listening to its communities.
“Councillors and senior staff now need to continue acting with confidence, collaboration and across political parties, to focus on delivering change and economic growth across the region.”
Published: 28 October 2025