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Month of March showcases Music Service

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:40:00 Z

The Music Service has showcased the talent and dedication of children and young people across East Ayrshire during March - a month of incredible energy, achievement, and musical celebration.

Regeneration project breathes new life into the heart of Galston town centre

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:09:00 Z

One of Galston’s most prominent buildings has been brought back into public use, following a £3.45m restoration project undertaken by East Ayrshire Council.

East Ayrshire Council launches WhatsApp

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:30:00 Z

From Monday 23 March 2026, WhatsApp users can follow East Ayrshire Latest News to access key updates, service information, community campaigns, events, and helpful resident guidance.

Extended licensed hours during World Cup

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:05:00 Z

At a meeting of East Ayrshire Licensing Board on Tuesday 17 March 2026, the Board agreed to support extending licensed hours to those premises wishing to screen the Scotland football games during the 2026 World Cup Tournament.

Dance Fest 2026 – Ayrshire's biggest celebration of dance

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:20:00 Z

Dance Fest, Ayrshire’s biggest celebration of dance, was held recently at the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr.

Ayrshire Roads Alliance sets out investment in our roads

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:32:00 Z

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed the Ayrshire Roads Alliance’s programme of investment works that will allow improvements to be carried out to carriageways, footways and street lighting, in addition to bridge strengthening and investment in transportation, traffic and road safety.

Changes to your bin collection service

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 Z

A new bin collection service will be rolled out in two phases starting in Cumnock and the surrounding area from May 2026, and Kilmarnock and the surrounding area from October.

New deployable cameras installed across East Ayrshire

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:47:00 Z

New redeployable CCTV cameras are being installed in priority areas across East Ayrshire to tackle environmental crime and improve community safety.

New vocational training launched for E V mechanics

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:42:00 Z

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.

Emergency response vehicles on show

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:59:00 Z

Members of the East Ayrshire Police Fire and Rescue Committee gathered at Council Headquarters in Kilmarnock this week to see a live demonstration of the latest emergency vehicles being used.