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Audio ballot papers are being introduced to all polling stations in the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, and Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituencies for the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May 2026.

The Music Service has showcased the talent and dedication of children and young people across East Ayrshire during March - a month of incredible energy, achievement, and musical celebration.

One of Galston’s most prominent buildings has been brought back into public use, following a £3.45m restoration project undertaken by East Ayrshire Council.

From Monday 23 March 2026, WhatsApp users can follow East Ayrshire Latest News to access key updates, service information, community campaigns, events, and helpful resident guidance.

At a meeting of East Ayrshire Licensing Board on Tuesday 17 March 2026, the Board agreed to support extending licensed hours to those premises wishing to screen the Scotland football games during the 2026 World Cup Tournament.

Dance Fest, Ayrshire’s biggest celebration of dance, was held recently at the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr.

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed the Ayrshire Roads Alliance’s programme of investment works that will allow improvements to be carried out to carriageways, footways and street lighting, in addition to bridge strengthening and investment in transportation, traffic and road safety.

A new bin collection service will be rolled out in two phases starting in Cumnock and the surrounding area from May 2026, and Kilmarnock and the surrounding area from October.

New redeployable CCTV cameras are being installed in priority areas across East Ayrshire to tackle environmental crime and improve community safety.

East Ayrshire Council has launched a new vocation training programme as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal’s ambitions to upskill residents in Cumnock and Doon Valley, enabling them to access employment in the emerging electric vehicle and hydrogen automotive sector.

Members of the East Ayrshire Police Fire and Rescue Committee gathered at Council Headquarters in Kilmarnock this week to see a live demonstration of the latest emergency vehicles being used.

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Jennifer Hogg visited Drongan couple Robert and Nancy Gebbie recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.