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The demolition of the multi-storey car park in Kilmarnock is continuing to make good progress despite a number of complex issues that have arisen since work began.

A successful ‘I Drive’ event, run in partnership by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance and North Ayrshire Council, recently offered drivers at all levels the chance to learn more about road safety.

Kilmarnock’s 10k road race, Roon the Toon, will return on Sunday 8 June at 10am.

From Monday 2 June 2025, a phased approach to the implementation of pavement parking enforcement legislation will begin in East Ayrshire which will involve parking attendants issuing warning notices to anyone parking on pavements, dropped kerbs, or double parking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’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.

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

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.