East Ayrshire Council News - News

Council boosts survival chances with more defibrillator success

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:32:00 Z

Under the Community Defibrillator Initiative, East Ayrshire’s Health and Safety Team were delighted to provide Valley Vets with a brand new defibrillator cabinet to replace theirs which had broken.

Hugh and Lorraine Killin celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:19:00 Z

Councillor Billy Crawford visited Lorraine and Hugh Killin from Cumnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Fun for all in Galston as new town hall officially opens

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:30:00 Z

Galston town centre was a hive of activity on Friday as locals turned out for the official opening of the newly restored Town Hall and to participate in a family fun event in the new open-air square.

Scotland’s charity Employee of the Year!

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:34:00 Z

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Douglas Reid popped into The Killie Community Hub to congratulate Scott Montgomery, Hub Operations Lead on being named Employee of the Year at the recent Scottish Charity Awards.

East Ayrshire is fourth in Scotland for positive destinations for young people

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:50:00 Z

East Ayrshire has been named fourth in Scotland for positive destinations for young people following the release of national statistics by the Scottish Government for 2024/25.

Pavement parking exemptions update

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:23:00 Z

East Ayrshire Council is moving forward with the next phase of implementing pavement parking legislation by adding additional streets to the exemption list following extensive assessment work across the authority area.

Ayrshire Roads Alliance continues to deliver savings, investment and improved transport infrastructure

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:21:00 Z

The Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) is continuing to deliver significant benefits for communities across East and South Ayrshire through investment in transport infrastructure, active travel, service efficiency and long-term financial sustainability.

Council flies the flag for Armed Forces Day

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:24:00 Z

Members of the armed forces gathered at Council Headquarters in Kilmarnock this week to pay tribute to the contribution made by all those who serve or have served in His Majesty’s Armed Forces.

Growing international visitor demand in Ayrshire with partnership working

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:00 Z

Ayrshire and Arran’s tourism and events industry is joining forces for the first time on a pilot project to bring more international visitors to the region.

Chief Executive to retire from Council

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:16:00 Z

East Ayrshire Council’s interim senior management arrangements were approved at a meeting of Full Council today, Thursday 25 June 2026, following formal notification of the former Chief Executive, Eddie Fraser’s intention to retire.