News

Towns and villages across East Ayrshire are cleaner, greener and more vibrant after being treated to a good Spring clean throughout the month of April.

Provost Jim Todd and Depute Provost Claire Leitch made a special trip to Germany last weekend to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of Kilmarnock being twinned with the town of Kulmbach.

At a recent meeting of Cabinet, Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council and all elected members present, recognised that tackling poverty and inequality within East Ayrshire was a top priority and took a decision on the future direction of support to our local communities and businesses.

Mauchline launched its Community Action Plan last week with a special celebration event at Centre Stane.

Eight football teams representing recovery groups from across Ayrshire came together to show addiction the red card and celebrate recovery in the community.

Cleaner Communities hit the streets on national Stop Food Waste Day to raise awareness of the environmental impact of food waste and to encourage local people to use their food caddy and recycle at home.

Kilmarnock’s 10k road race, Roon the Toon, will return on Sunday 9 June at 10am.

The children and young people of Annanhill Primary were celebrating the results of their recent inspection, published on Tuesday 23 April by Education Scotland.

Planning decisions in East Ayrshire will now focus more clearly on improving infrastructure, following good design practices, tackling climate change and creating healthier environments for people and nature, thanks to the Council’s adoption of its new Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2).

Onthank Primary School in East Ayrshire has been awarded ‘SEL Worldwide Model School’ status, which has come about after they successfully integrated the ‘PATHS® Programme for Schools (UK Version)’ within everyday life.

Catrine Early Childhood Centre has secured a first in Scotland, by earning their Digital Schools Award for Early Years.

Experienced motorcycle riders got the chance to brush up on their riding skills at an event organised last weekend by Ayrshire Roads Alliance and North Ayrshire Council.