PLANS to create a new inclusive cycling track in Dalmellington have moved a step forward after a lease for the site was agreed.

East Ayrshire Council Cabinet members were recommended to agree to a 25-year lease, at a peppercorn level of £1 per annum, with the Dalmellington Parish Development Trust (DPDT) to pave the way for the project.

The trust is hoping to create the path on land near to Craigmark Burntonians' Station Park ground.

The trust is working closely with Ayrshire Roads Alliance on parking, roads and connectivity to the Dalmellington Active Travel Network.  

Once completed, the project will provide further inclusive amenities within the area, increased active travel options and employment opportunities, and hopefully increased footfall within the community.

The recommended lease was approved by EAC's cabinet at a meeting on February 14.

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Doon Valley councillor, Drew Filson, who is also the local authority's cabinet member for localities and community wealth building, said: “Since the council’s community asset transfer framework began, we have agreed 66 asset transfers for community ownership or operation throughout East Ayrshire.

"This has helped to build community wealth and allowed resources to be invested locally.

“Our communities have great vision and ambition and the plans for each of the recently agreed transfers have been well planned and thought out.

"I look forward to seeing the many benefits that our communities will experience as the projects move forward.”