Council Leader shares thoughts on Growth Deal progress for the year ahead
Last month Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of East Ayrshire Council assumed the role of Chair of the Ayrshire Joint Economic Committee - the regional decision-making body governing the Ayrshire Growth Deal and the Regional Economic Strategy.
High Street Hero Hugh helps drive jobs boost into Kilmarnock
Scotland Loves Local Awards 2025: Transformation of vacant town centre building praised as developer and landlord grows portfolio of key sites
James Hamilton Early Childhood Centre celebrates excellent report
James Hamilton Early Childhood Centre (ECC) is celebrating the results of their recent inspection, published by the Care Inspectorate.
Dunlop Primary and Early Childhood Centre earns gold award
Dunlop Primary and Early Childhood Centre has earned a Gold: Rights Respecting Award from UNICEF, a leading organisation supporting children and their rights across the world.
Education standards and quality report presented to Cabinet
At the recent meeting of Cabinet, Education Services presented the annual Standards and Quality Report for 2024/ 25 to elected members who took the opportunity to congratulate the children and young people of East Ayrshire on their achievements, while recognising the support received from teachers, support staff and Education Services as a whole.
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East Ayrshire to hold ‘Reclaim the Night’ march to raise awareness of gender-based violence
A march through the streets of Kilmarnock to call out harassment, violence and abusive behaviour directed at women and girls, and to demand safer spaces for everyone, will take place later this month.
Take A Bow takes a bow!
Take A Bow Development Trust is celebrating the completion of their £2.7m acquisition and re-development for the Former New Farm Loch Community Centre in Kilmarnock. The work by Take A Bow has saved and transformed the former community centre and has created a dynamic and exciting new facility for local people
Auchinleck Primary School receives civic recognition
Provost Claire Leitch presented pupils from Auchinleck Primary School with a certificate of civic recognition this week in honour of their commitment to improvement and sustainability.