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Young dancers shine at inaugural Summer Dance Fest
Young dancers from across East Ayrshire took centre stage recently when East Ayrshire Council’s Creative Minds Team presented the inaugural Summer Dance Fest in the Big Top at Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock.
Grange Academy scoops History Challenge trophy at St Joseph’s Campus
S2’s and S3’s from across East Ayrshire took part in the annual History Challenge at St Joseph’s Academy recently.
The sound of summer
The Music Service showcased the talent and dedication of children and young people from across East Ayrshire recently with junior and senior summer concerts held at Dean Castle Country Park.
White Ribbon Cup helps to tackle gender-based violence
Senior pupils from 22 Ayrshire secondary schools joined together this week to 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.
Loch Doon water safety awareness training
246 children and young people from seven primary schools and Doon Academy have taken part in the annual outdoor water safety day at Loch Doon.
Communities across East Ayrshire set to benefit from latest round of Place funding
East Ayrshire Cabinet this week approved proposals for a number of community projects eligible for Pride in Place funding.
Council reports an improved financial position at year end
East Ayrshire Council has realised an improved financial position for the financial year 2025/26 as reported this week to Elected Members at a meeting of East Ayrshire Cabinet.
Kilmarnock Masterplan - Poets’ Corner work to begin soon
The site of the much admired Robert Burns Mural at the corner of John Dickie Street and Strand Street in Kilmarnock will be undergoing a makeover in June, as work starts on a brand new public feature and events space, named Poets' Corner.
Seniors go for gold at East Ayrshire’s Care Home Games
Kilmarnock saw the triumphant return of the Senior Care Home Games last week at which over 60 residents from East Ayrshire represented their care home teams across six sporting events.
New strategy promotes support and wellbeing for carers
A new strategy that will support young and adult carers has been launched by East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership and East Ayrshire Carers' Centre during Carers' Week 2026.
5G Innovation region project places Ayrshire at heart of digital transformation
Ayrshire is in a strong position to sustain long-term digital growth, economic resilience and competitiveness thanks to their participation in the 5G Innovation Project.
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.