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Council chiefs want to dump a giant cycle lane in the heart of Ayr town centre.

The shock plan - which would slash parking spaces and axe a taxi rank - has sparked a backlash from furious businesses.

Officials working on the 'Accessible Ayr' project are looking to rip up Alloway Street as part of a blueprint to open the town to more pedestrians and cyclists.

But in a move reminiscent of the botched Holmston Road cycle lane, they have stoked a livid reaction from locals.

The plans would see 10 parking bays cut to just four with a taxi rank completely removed. A large loading bay used by businesses would be removed in favour of two smaller bays.

Affected businesses are lining up to slam the project - saying it will negatively impact a town centre already struggling for tr

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