Jobs and Training Fund success exceeds expectations for East Ayrshire's young people
Nearly 240 local young people have now benefitted from training and support, enabling and equipping them with the skills required to access full time jobs across the local area thanks to East Ayrshire Council’s Jobs and Training Fund – exceeding all expectations at the outset of the programme.
Council takes significant strides to respond to financial pressures
The Chief Financial Officer, Joe McLachlan provided an update on the latest financial position at a meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 15 January 2025.
Station improvements mean easier, safer, greener bus travel for all Kilmarnock passengers
Bus travel in Kilmarnock is getting easier and more comfortable, thanks to a £4.4m refurbishment of the town’s bus station – the culmination of years of work by East Ayrshire Council and its partners.
Moorfield expansion plans approved
Planning Permission in Principle has been granted for a major expansion of the Moorfield industrial park in Kilmarnock as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal.
Mobityres donates life-saving community defibrillator
Crosshouse Primary School recently received life-saving equipment donated by Lynne and John Paton from Mobityres.
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Marion Palmer celebrates 100th birthday
Marion Palmer has been celebrating her centenary in Muirkirk.

Kilmarnock North by-election
The by-election for Ward 2 (Kilmarnock North) takes place this Thursday 20 February. Polling stations will be open from 7am-10pm at NWKLEUS on Kirkton Road and North West Area Centre on Western Road.

Burns Supper fun in Kilmarnock
Provost Claire Leitch enjoyed a Burns supper in Kilmarnock recently which was organised by East Ayrshire Council’s Local Area Co-ordinators in partnership with The Howff Burns Club, Kilmarnock and The Howard Centre.