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The South Ayrshire Council in southwest Scotland is likely to turn down a request from The Scottish Airshow for long-term funding for the annual event.

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"...all councillors agreed in principle to support the Scottish International Airshow for up to three years and to continue discussions with the event organizers with a view to considering a finalized funding package and proposals for the development of the Scottish International Airshow at Leadership Panel on November 28.” Source: Jill Cronin, the council’s head of enterprise, development and leisure, in comments made as the South Ayrshire Council in southwest Scotland appears likely to turn down a request from The Scottish Airshow for long-term funding for the annual event.

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