https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/ News from East Ayrshire Council en-GB PRgloo 6a1d36f96e0ce524367f75df https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/north-and-east-ayrshire-councils-launch-new-shared-economic-development-service North and East Ayrshire Councils have launched a new Shared Economic Development Service, as part of a coordinated approach to delivering economic priorities across the region.

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:39:00 Z 6a19ad61ed75cc8d12332f4b https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/members-allowances-and-expenses-20252026 East Ayrshire Council has published information on Councillors’ remuneration, Allowances and Expenses that were paid to Councillors during financial year 2025/2026.

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:37:00 Z 6a1a0457ed75cc8d123331e6 https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/senior-management-changes East Ayrshire Council can confirm that due to unforeseen and entirely unrelated circumstances, and for the foreseeable future, Chief Executive Eddie Fraser and Depute Chief Executive Richard Grieveson are unfortunately not currently available to undertake their duties. Interim arrangements have been put in place with immediate effect.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 21:25:00 Z 6a1954a2ed75cc8d1233279a https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/action-packed-stem-events-held-across-east-ayrshire Featured Exciting STEM events have been taking place in schools across East Ayrshire with over 1500 P6 and P7 children benefitting from the extensive programme.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:00 Z 6a199887ed75cc8d12332d07 https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/white-ribbon-cup-set-to-tackle-gender-based-violence Senior pupils from no less than 22 Ayrshire secondary schools will soon take part in a five-a-side football tournament while learning about gender-based violence and the issues faced by women and girls in our communities.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 13:45:00 Z 6a185c08ed75cc8d12332387 https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/east-ayrshire-councils-business-drop-in-event-gives-residents-the-opportunity-to-engage-with-kilmarnock-businesses East Ayrshire Council is hosting a business drop-in event for anyone who is running a business, starting one, growing one, or leading a community organisation that operates like an enterprise.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 13:40:00 Z 6a19775fed75cc8d12332abd https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/councils-guaranteed-interview-scheme-to-be-extended-to-young-carers Young carers in East Ayrshire are set to receive a guaranteed interview for posts within the Council if they meet the essential criteria.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 11:24:00 Z 6a1950b8ed75cc8d1233273c https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/loanhead-primary-pupil-has-artwork-on-scotland-team-luggage Featured Children from Loanhead and Gargieston Primaries had the experience of a lifetime this week thanks to the Scottish Football Association and The Killie Community.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 08:39:00 Z 6a1863b4ed75cc8d12332430 https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/free-parking-in-kilmarnock-town-centre Drivers visiting Kilmarnock town centre will benefit from free short-stay parking from Monday 1 June 2026.

]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 15:48:00 Z 6a16e0e0ed75cc8d12330ad6 https://newsroom.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/celebrating-the-success-of-coalfields-communities-regeneration-with-a-tour-of-life-changing-projects Featured Members of East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet recently took an extensive tour of areas of Cumnock and Doon Valley following the conclusion of the Coalfield Communities Landscape Partnership (CCLP) projects which, since the first investigations in 2016, have been instrumental in transforming landscapes and communities left devastated by the collapse of the opencast mining industry in the area.

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