TROON campaigners and a councillor have voiced concern after an appeal was lodged againstthe decision to reject plans for a community asset transfer of Muirhead Activity Centre.

Councillor Philip Saxton revealed last week that the applicants have lodged an appeal with the council.He said: “The people of Troon have made it clear they want the asset kept, maybe the applicant should consider this.”

Muirhead Tenants and Residents Association member David O’Neill said: “We are concerned and disappointed that an appeal has been lodged.”