East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year 2026
Ten very talented young musicians took part in the Music Service’s East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year competition held at Stewarton Area Centre recently.
Dance Fest 2026 – Ayrshire's biggest celebration of dance
Dance Fest, Ayrshire’s biggest celebration of dance, was held recently at the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr.
Changes to your bin collection service
A new bin collection service will be rolled out in two phases starting in Cumnock and the surrounding area from May 2026, and Kilmarnock and the surrounding area from October.
New deployable cameras installed across East Ayrshire
New redeployable CCTV cameras are being installed in priority areas across East Ayrshire to tackle environmental crime and improve community safety.
New vocational training launched for E V mechanics
East Ayrshire Council has launched a new vocation training programme as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal’s ambitions to upskill residents in Cumnock and Doon Valley, enabling them to access employment in the emerging electric vehicle and hydrogen automotive sector.
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East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year 2026
Ten very talented young musicians took part in the Music Service’s East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year competition held at Stewarton Area Centre recently.
Recycling calendars will be available from Friday 1 May
The new bin collection service will be rolled out in two phases starting in Cumnock and the surrounding area from May 2026, and Kilmarnock and the surrounding area from October.
New audio ballot papers at polling stations for the Scottish Parliament election
Audio ballot papers are being introduced to all polling stations in the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, and Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituencies for the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May 2026.