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Planning decisions in East Ayrshire will now focus more clearly on improving infrastructure, following good design practices, tackling climate change and creating healthier environments for people and nature, thanks to the Council’s adoption of its new Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2).

Onthank Primary School in East Ayrshire has been awarded ‘SEL Worldwide Model School’ status, which has come about after they successfully integrated the ‘PATHS® Programme for Schools (UK Version)’ within everyday life.

Catrine Early Childhood Centre has secured a first in Scotland, by earning their Digital Schools Award for Early Years.

Experienced motorcycle riders got the chance to brush up on their riding skills at an event organised last weekend by Ayrshire Roads Alliance and North Ayrshire Council.

The Children and Young People’s Cabinet held a successful Colour Run at Howard Park, Kilmarnock this week where, despite the rain, runners had great fun being doused with coloured powders as they completed the course.

Lodge St David No.133 (Tarbolton), Mauchline recently received life-saving equipment donated by Clearview Intelligence.

Drongan Community Centre recently received life-saving equipment donated by Clearview Intelligence.

The Bonnie Doon Masonic Lodge No.565 Social Club in Patna recently received life-saving equipment donated by Magnus Electrical.

Grange Academy held their seventh Maths Camp recently at Gartmore House, near Aberfoyle, where the young people enjoyed a three day revision boot camp.

Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Sally Cogley visited Darvel couple Jim and Grace Craig recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Depute Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Jim McMahon visited Cumnock couple Colin and Rina Provan recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Peter Mabon visited Kilmarnock couple Alex and Nan Barlow recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.