Prestwick's story of the election was the return of two councillors at reverse ends of the spectrum in relation to expertise.
The Conservative's mistake in dropping veteran former chief Hugh Hunter, 76, and standing three candidates within the city, additionally opened the door to Labour's 19-year-old Cameron Ramsay to grow to be South Ayrshire's youngest ever councillor.
The teenager steps into the footwear of the outgoing Labour councillor Helen Moonie.
He mentioned: "I feel we knew it was basically the identical type of consequence as final time however it went lots higher. The collapse within the Tory vote was surprising as we went into the election. It has been attention-grabbing.
"The Tories turning on Hugh Hunter was positively a assist to me. The unbiased vote was very spectacular, fortunately for Hugh."
Regardless of his inexperience, Cameron was clear about his goals.
He mentioned: "I am pleased with myself, however I solely bought concerned as a result of I need to assist different folks — it's such a privileged place.
"I'm glad I have been elected, but when I used to be in it to have the titles then I might be within the Tories, shedding the election."
Labour group chief Brian McGinley vowed to help his younger colleague.
He mentioned: "We're going to make sure that we glance after him as a result of he's contemporary in. Working your method across the council may be fairly powerful, what you are able to do and what you'll be able to't do and what's anticipated of you.
"Give him alternatives that can assist him develop into his place and assist him characterize his folks. We've robust insurance policies domestically and Cameron is eager to do the bread and butter stuff.
"Additionally need to make sure that we face the challenges. Cameron is aware of he has to work for the ward, and he's well-known domestically. He's one for the longer term that's sure."
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"I'm delighted to have him on board."
Cameron mentioned he had bought inspiration from speaking to younger Labour members in North Ayrshire, the place former Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament Nairn McDonald was elected.
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