East Ayrshire Council News - News

Councillor William Crawford

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:04:00 Z

East Ayrshire Council is deeply saddened by the death of Councillor William Crawford, Labour Party Member, who passed away peacefully on Monday 28 September after a long illness.

Boo the dog gives illegal tobacco traders a fright

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:39:00 Z

A dog named Boo gave organised crime a bit of a fright recently when she helped find stashes of illicit tobacco in a joint operation between East Ayrshire Trading Standards and Police Scotland.

Eric and Beatrice Bradford celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:29:00 Z

Councillor Jim McMahon visited Eric and Beatrice Bradford from Cumnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Celebrating success, community groups gather to showcase their regeneration projects

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:28:00 Z

Representatives from community groups all over East Ayrshire came together in two events, one in Kilmarnock and one in Cumnock, to celebrate their success in completing life changing projects in their own areas.

Baton of Hope Tour to visit East Ayrshire next year

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:18:00 Z

On World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), The Baton of Hope suicide prevention charity has announced the dates for its 2027 UK Tour, with East Ayrshire being confirmed as one of the hosts.

Coalfield communities welcome car hire with a difference

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:45:00 Z

Rural communities are set to benefit from a new electric vehicle hire initiative aimed at helping to improving connectivity for residents in the Cumnock and Doon Valley areas, thanks to an innovative partnership project funded by Ayrshire Growth Deal.

William and Catherine Caldwell celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:30:00 Z

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Clare Maitland visited Kilmarnock couple William and Catherine Caldwell recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Darvel group launches appeal to celebrate Sir Alexander Fleming

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:31:00 Z

In September 2028 the life and achievements of Sir Alexander Fleming, a scientist whose discovery of Penicillin transformed modern medicine and has saved millions of people worldwide, will be celebrated in his home town, Darvel.

Council marks Merchant Navy Day

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:44:00 Z

East Ayrshire Council hoisted the Red Ensign, or ‘Red Duster’, to mark Merchant Navy Day and raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.

UK Government approves Ayrshire Regional Investment Plan

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:27:00 Z

Communities across Ayrshire are set to benefit from a significant economic boost following the UK Government's approval of the region's new Local Growth Fund (LGF) Investment Plan, securing £11.8 million of investment between 2026 and 2029.