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A striking new mural celebrating Mauchline’s cultural heritage and its enduring connection to Robert Burns has now been completed in the village.

An official ground-breaking has taken place at Stewarton Academy to mark the start of work on the school’s new £11.8m extension, which will be completed by the end of next year.

Christmas shopping, festive treats and a raffle will all be part of ‘Christmas at the Burns Monument Centre’ on Sunday 22 November in Kilmarnock.

At a meeting of Cabinet last week, elected members welcomed the news that the Council’s financial position has improved for this year.

Sophie, Oliver, Carmen, Arran and Lauren from Kilmarnock Academy, with Head of Campus David Rose, welcomed special guests from the Council to the William McIlvanney Campus for a fresh, sustainable school meal.

East Ayrshire Council is reaffirming its commitment to fair pay as it supports Living Wage Week, taking place from 9-15 November.

East Ayrshire Council’s annual garden competition recognises the top amateur gardeners from across East Ayrshire.

East Ayrshire Council will commission feasibility studies to determine the potential for creating new commercial and industrial developments in Auchinleck, Newmilns and Kilmarnock.

East Ayrshire Council has renewed its commitment to offering residents a high-quality service through its Customer Charter, formerly known as the Customer First Commitment.

A very special guest was invited to the former George McTurk Court in Cumnock recently to view the demolition work on site.

East Ayrshire Council’s leadership has been praised in a report released today by the Accounts Commission.