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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.
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 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.
New civic appointments at East Ayrshire Council
East Ayrshire Council elected a new Provost and Depute Provost at its Council meeting last week.
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.
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.
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 competition winners are blooming marvellous
East Ayrshire Council’s annual garden competition recognises the top amateur gardeners from across East Ayrshire.
East Ayrshire Council supports Living Wage Week
East Ayrshire Council will once again be supporting Living Wage Week (4-10 November) as an accredited Living Wage Employer that wants to ensure that people are paid fairly for the work they do.
Official opening of Skills and Learning 66 in Netherthird
Netherthird’s Skills and Learning 66 (SL66) has been officially opened by Councillor Shona Morrison, President of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) at a special celebration event.
Best value service review of Early Years – recommendations agreed at Cabinet
At the recent meeting of Cabinet, a Best Value Service Review of East Ayrshire Council’s Early Learning and Childcare provision was considered and eight recommendations were agreed, which will see £394,000 being invested in the service.
Nominate now for East Ayrshire Youth Awards 2025
Do you know a child or young person who deserves to be recognised for their efforts or achievements?