News
1877 items found, showing page 1 of 157
North and East Ayrshire Councils launch new Shared Economic Development Service
North and East Ayrshire Councils have launched a new Shared Economic Development Service, as part of a coordinated approach to delivering economic priorities across the region.
Members’ Allowances and Expenses 2025/2026
East Ayrshire Council has published information on Councillors’ remuneration, Allowances and Expenses that were paid to Councillors during financial year 2025/2026.
Senior management changes
East Ayrshire Council can confirm that due to unforeseen and entirely unrelated circumstances, and for the foreseeable future, Chief Executive Eddie Fraser and Depute Chief Executive Richard Grieveson are unfortunately not currently available to undertake their duties. Interim arrangements have been put in place with immediate effect.
Action packed STEM events held across East Ayrshire
Exciting STEM events have been taking place in schools across East Ayrshire with over 1500 P6 and P7 children benefitting from the extensive programme.
White Ribbon Cup set to tackle gender-based violence
Senior pupils from no less than 22 Ayrshire secondary schools will soon take part in a five-a-side football tournament while learning about gender-based violence and the issues faced by women and girls in our communities.
Council to host business drop-in event in June
East Ayrshire Council is hosting a business drop-in event for anyone who is running a business, starting one, growing one, or leading a community organisation that operates like an enterprise.
Council’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme to be extended to young carers
Young carers in East Ayrshire are set to receive a guaranteed interview for posts within the Council if they meet the essential criteria.
Loanhead Primary pupil has artwork on Scotland team luggage!
Children from Loanhead and Gargieston Primaries had the experience of a lifetime this week thanks to the Scottish Football Association and The Killie Community.
Free short-stay parking in Kilmarnock town centre
Drivers visiting Kilmarnock town centre will benefit from free short-stay parking from Monday 1 June 2026.
Celebrating the success of Coalfields Communities regeneration with a tour of life changing projects
Members of East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet recently took an extensive tour of areas of Cumnock and Doon Valley following the conclusion of the Coalfield Communities Landscape Partnership (CCLP) projects which, since the first investigations in 2016, have been instrumental in transforming landscapes and communities left devastated by the collapse of the opencast mining industry in the area.
Joint gull management plan launched
With summer just around the corner, East Ayrshire Council is reinforcing its approach to gull management, which has received wide recognition as an exemplar of best practise from NatureScot.
Windfarm community benefit funds 20 apprentices at Cumnock firm
Emergency One, the UK’s leading manufacturer of specialist fire and rescue service appliances, has received a funding boost for 12 new trade apprentices.