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Maureen McKay Portrait

Councillor Maureen McKay

It is with deep regret that East Ayrshire Council announces the death of Councillor Maureen McKay, Leader of the Labour Opposition Group, who passed away peacefully on Thursday 21 November after a long illness.

Lewis and Luna hold the cosmic crystals at the launch of Shoot to Saturn attended by Councillors McMahon, Barton and Reid

5,4,3,2,1 – Shoot to Saturn launches at Patna Primary

Shoot to Saturn, the new active travel initiative, has officially launched at Patna Primary.

East Ayrshire Council

East Ayrshire Council by-elections results

Jayne Sangster (Scottish Labour Party) has been elected to serve as Councillor for Ward 3 (Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse), and Jim Kyle (Scottish Labour Party) has been elected for Ward 9 (Doon Valley) following the local government by-election on Thursday 14 November 2024.

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Befriending celebrated at annual event

Volunteers from across East Ayrshire gathered recently to celebrate befriending.

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16 Days campaign set to launch to highlight issues of gender-based violence

An early launch of East Ayrshire’s 16 Days of Action campaign took place at Netherthird Community Centre this week, starting off a series of East Ayrshire events that will raise awareness of gender-based violence from 25 November until 10 December.

Budget

Improved Financial Position

Elected Members welcomed news earlier this week that the Council’s financial position has improved with the projected overspend for the current financial year reducing from £20m to £14m.

Free parking

Free Christmas parking after 2pm in Kilmarnock town centre

Free parking after 2pm will once again be available within all Council car parks and on-street parking bays in Kilmarnock town centre throughout December to help shoppers at the busiest time of the year.

Provost and Depute Provost

New civic appointments at East Ayrshire Council

East Ayrshire Council elected a new Provost and Depute Provost at its Council meeting last week.

Postal vote

Postal votes arriving soon for Wards 3 and 9 by-elections

Postal votes for the by-elections in Ward 3 (Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse) and Ward 9 (Doon Valley) will be arriving through letterboxes soon.

Ayrshire business event October 2024

Event charts economic journey since bold Strategy launch

TOM Arthur, Minister for Employment and Investment, was the special guest at a major business event in Ayrshire this week. The bold Ayrshire Regional Economic Strategy (RES) was launched in June 2023 and the ‘Making and Keeping the £ in Ayrshire’ event at Ayrshire College, Kilwinning, was a chance to explore the journey since it was launched.

East Ayrshire Council

Leisure and Culture Review obtains Council approval

At a meeting for Full Council yesterday, Elected Members agreed a number of recommendations tabled as part of the Leisure and Culture Review.

Garden Award winners 2024

Garden competition winners are blooming marvellous

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