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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

At a recent Cabinet meeting, elected members agreed that a new policy should be introduced whereby event organisers must obtain the necessary permissions in advance.

East Ayrshire Council has agreed to put a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in place for the purchase of six parcels of land to enable the B778 road to the south-east of Stewarton to be realigned.

Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Kirsten Oswald MSP visited East Ayrshire recently to meet the team behind the In Court Advice Service (ICA), which is based at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.

At the recent meeting of Full Council elected members welcomed proposals to invest in the Cleaner Communities service, to improve the local environment by increasing the street bin and street cleaning provision, tackling litter and fly-tipping, and increasing the number of appointments available at the recycling centre at Western Road, Kilmarnock.

At Full Council today, Thursday 27 August, elected members agreed a vision and a new chapter for Kilmarnock with the launch of a Masterplan. Percy Johnson-Marshall designed Kilmarnock’s last Masterplan, and although his vision wasn’t fully realised, it shapes the town we have today.