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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.
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.
Burns' Ayrshire heritage celebrated in new brochure
A new publication to promote Ayrshire as the world’s best destination for Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns has just been launched.
New vocational training launched for E V mechanics
East Ayrshire Council has launched a new vocation training programme as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal’s ambitions to upskill residents in Cumnock and Doon Valley, enabling them to access employment in the emerging electric vehicle and hydrogen automotive sector.
CoRE project gets underway in Cumnock
A local housing development in Cumnock is the first project to benefit from the innovative CoRE project (Community Renewable Energy) as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal.
Latest news on Mauchline CARS – Action Plan Approved
The amended Mauchline CARS Action Plan was approved at Cabinet on Wednesday 3 December.
Planned roadworks at Ayrshire Innovation Park, Crosshouse
As construction continues apace at the site of the new Ayrshire Innovation Park, Moorfield Kilmarnock, some essential roadworks will be commencing on Monday 5 January 2026 for approximately ten weeks.
Construction at Ayrshire Innovation Park gets underway
Construction of the Ayrshire Innovation Park (AIP), at Moorfield in Kilmarnock, is officially underway and officials gathered in Kilmarnock to celebrate the start of this £48.8m Ayrshire Growth Deal project.
East Ayrshire brings Education and Business together to develop jobs and training opportunities for all
On 26 June 2025 East Ayrshire Council officers reported to a Council meeting on a cross-cutting review of employability provision delivered by Council services.
As a result of the review, it was decided to bring together teams to work under one Directorate: Education and Skills, thus pooling experience and knowledge of teams delivering employability support to all-age clients and parents.
Climate change support for East Ayrshire businesses gains top COSLA award
East Ayrshire Council’s “Net Zero Accelerator” programme has scooped a top award at the 2025 COSLA Excellence Awards.
Council Leader shares thoughts on Growth Deal progress for the year ahead
Last month Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of East Ayrshire Council assumed the role of Chair of the Ayrshire Joint Economic Committee - the regional decision-making body governing the Ayrshire Growth Deal and the Regional Economic Strategy.
Council statement in response to M&S proposed move to Queens Drive, Kilmarnock
On Saturday 25 October 2025, Marks and Spencer Plc announced plans to move from their current location in King Street, Kilmarnock to Queens Drive on the outskirts of the town.