Boo surprises illicit tobacco traders in a win for Trading Standards
Joint working between East Ayrshire Trading Standards, Police Scotland and a dog named Boo reaped rewards recently, with the successful seizure of illicit tobacco products from two local businesses, following visits to three premises in Kilmarnock and Stewarton.
Developing the Young Workforce Ayrshire Innovative Projects Showcase
The Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Innovative Projects Showcase took place on Monday 18 November. Hosted at Ayrshire College Kilmarnock Campus, this event brought together young people, educators and employers to hear about the innovative projects funded through DYW Ayrshire across North, South and East Ayrshire.
Councillor Maureen McKay
It is with deep regret that East Ayrshire Council announces the death of Councillor Maureen McKay, Leader of the Labour Opposition Group, who passed away peacefully on Thursday 21 November after a long illness.
5,4,3,2,1 – Shoot to Saturn launches at Patna Primary
Shoot to Saturn, the new active travel initiative, has officially launched at Patna Primary.
Event charts economic journey since bold Strategy launch
TOM Arthur, Minister for Employment and Investment, was the special guest at a major business event in Ayrshire this week. The bold Ayrshire Regional Economic Strategy (RES) was launched in June 2023 and the ‘Making and Keeping the £ in Ayrshire’ event at Ayrshire College, Kilwinning, was a chance to explore the journey since it was launched.
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East Ayrshire Sports Council Awards 2024
East Ayrshire’s most talented athletes, sports clubs and volunteers were recognised and celebrated for their sporting success and contribution to sport at the East Ayrshire Sports Council and Talented Athlete Awards evening recently.
Council sets out multi-million-pound investment in housing
East Ayrshire Council has set out the strategic plans for the direction of local housing as detailed plans for £166m investment in housing met with the approval of councillors at a meeting of Cabinet earlier this week.
Boo surprises illicit tobacco traders in a win for Trading Standards
Joint working between East Ayrshire Trading Standards, Police Scotland and a dog named Boo reaped rewards recently, with the successful seizure of illicit tobacco products from two local businesses, following visits to three premises in Kilmarnock and Stewarton.