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.

Councillors and local community representatives with an interest in regeneration gathered in Kilmarnock’s newest green space, St Marnock Square, to unveil a new interpretation board last week.  The second board to be placed in the square, its unveiling celebrates the people who have passed through the area over the centuries while marking the dawn of a new use and purpose for the town centre venue.

Nick Page, Chief Executive of Scotland's new national awarding body, Qualifications Scotland and Chief Examiner Donna Stewart visited SL33 in Kilmarnock recently to find out more about the service the team provide.

At the recent meeting of Full Council, a report was presented on the rent consultation for 2026/27 and 2027/28.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP visited Darvel Primary this week to meet the partnership team behind an impressive active travel initiative.