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Biker refinement course summer 2025

Biker Refinement event boosts road safety in Ayrshire

A successful Biker Refinement event, run in partnership by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance and North Ayrshire Council, took place on Sunday 18 May at the Ayrshire College, Ayr Campus. The day offered motorcyclists the chance to sharpen their skills, boost confidence, and reinforce safe riding practices ahead of the summer season.

East Ayrshire Council

Road casualty trends on A76 discussed at Cabinet

Elected members discussed the issue of road casualty trends at Cabinet this week and agreed that much more needs to be done to prevent an increasing number of casualties and fatalities on the A76.

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Ayrshire Roads Alliance sets out investment in our roads

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.

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Pavement parking enforcement update

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet received an update this week on the progress being made with arrangements for the new pavement parking enforcement regulations which have been introduced by the Scottish Government.

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Station improvements mean easier, safer, greener bus travel for all Kilmarnock passengers

Bus travel in Kilmarnock is getting easier and more comfortable, thanks to a £4.4m refurbishment of the town’s bus station – the culmination of years of work by East Ayrshire Council and its partners.

East Ayrshire Council

Electric Vehicle charging update

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet discussed EV charging this week, with updates being provided on the charge point tariff and the progress of Ayrshire Roads Alliance’s collaboration with North Ayrshire Council around the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy.

Lewis and Luna hold the cosmic crystals at the launch of Shoot to Saturn attended by Councillors McMahon, Barton and Reid

5,4,3,2,1 – Shoot to Saturn launches at Patna Primary

Shoot to Saturn, the new active travel initiative, has officially launched at Patna Primary.

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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.

East Ayrshire Council

Successful pilot exercise means non-statutory subsidised school transport service will end in June 2025

Following extensive consultation and a successful pilot exercise held earlier this year, East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has taken the difficult decision to remove the non-statutory subsidised school transport service for secondary schools only from June 2025.

Junior Road Safety seminar

Junior Road Safety Officer seminar success

61 primary schools from across Ayrshire took part in a Junior Road Safety Officer (JRSO) seminar in Kilmarnock last week.

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Multi-storey car park demolition due to start next week

The demolition of the multi-storey car park in Kilmarnock is due to start on Monday 9 September, with work programmed to last for 30 weeks.

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Fit For the Road event helps drivers hone their skills

Experienced drivers got the chance to brush up on their driving knowledge and receive advice from road safety professionals at an event organised by Ayrshire Roads Alliance and North Ayrshire Council road safety teams.