Flix plan gets a yes

One of Girvan’s top night spots has finally been given the go- ahead for a raft of changes.

Flix Fun Bar, owned by busnessman Forbes Robertson, plan to introduce burlesque dancers as well as offering meals and re- allocating the lounge to allow children.

The plan appeared before South Ayrshire Council’s licensing panel for the third time last week and was finally given the go- ahead after a plan to open until 2.30am on a Thursday was withdrawn.

Panel chair Councillor Ann Galbraith said: “A very good compromise has been reached.

“You’ve worked very well with your neighbours and I’m very happy about that.” New figures show South Ayrshire Council have carried out just 16 official bullying investigations since 2009.

And the council found in favour of the complainer in just four of the cases, while none of the complaints resulted in an employment tribunal.

South Ayrshire Council was rocked by a bullying scandal last year when workers from the property services department walked out after a bitter 18 month dispute.

Maintenance boss Billy Andrew was cleared of 37 separate allegations of bullying and harassment by an internal council probe and subsequent union investigation.

And in 2011, two highranking officials were sacked after a raft of allegations from workers at the Walker Road depot.

Five council bosses were sacked after complaints, and threatened to take the council to an employment tribunal after their dismissal.

Valerie Andrews, executive director of resources, governance and organisation, said: “South Ayrshire Council has a duty of care to protect employees from bullying and harassment.

“We have policies in place and the low figures from the Freedom Of Information Request indicate that these policies are working.

“We are committed to ensuring the council is a good place to work and staff enjoy a positive, supportive and respectful working environment.”