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![Craig Hume with Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of East Ayrshire Council](https://cdn.prgloo.com/media/513266e3dc76434eba6b55e5554c592c.jpg?width=442&height=663)
East Ayrshire Council makes pledge to choose local
East Ayrshire Council has made a pledge to boost the region’s economy by choosing to support local businesses whenever it possibly can.
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Windfarm cash funds 20 apprenticeships
Recruitment events are taking place in East Ayrshire for 20 community funded apprenticeships in a pioneering £1.5 million investment.
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Planning in East Ayrshire moves forward with approval of new Local Development Plan 2
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).
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The Designer Rooms announces Kilmarnock relocation masterplan for summer 2024
As The Designer Rooms enters the 14th year of trade, the ever-expanding local business is very excited to announce their newest - and largest - superstore will open in Summer 2024 right in the heart of Kilmarnock town centre.
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Muirkirk butchers scoop top food award for hygiene excellence
Muirkirk business, John Dawson Butchers Ltd has been officially recognised for their exceptional attention to hygiene standards, with an Eat Safe Award from Food Standards Scotland.
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Dream Christmas wishes shared in competition to win £1,000 East Ayrshire Gift Card
The competition gives people the chance to win a £1,000 East Ayrshire Gift Card to spend with over 230 local businesses.
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Businesses urged to take advantage of new staff training fund
A NEW scheme that gives businesses the chance to receive funding to help upskill and train employees is now open.
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Renewed focus for community renewal project
The Community Renewable Energy project (CoRE) - one of East Ayrshire’s Ayrshire Growth Deal anchor projects - has emerged from extensive Cabinet discussion and debate this week with a renewed focus on skills and employability.
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Cabinet means business with Community Wealth Building Fund
East Ayrshire Council has put its money where its mouth is, with Cabinet approval of a plan to revamp its Community Wealth Building Fund in response to officer experience and consultation with local businesses.
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Shopping local for "Scotland Loves Local" week
Businesses, community groups and councillors will come together next week to promote the first ever “Scotland Loves Local Week”, with a social media campaign featuring a series of videos, messaging and a competition to celebrate all that is good about supporting local business, community and environment in East Ayrshire.
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Ayrshire Business Awards applications deadline extended to 7 July
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the application deadline for the 2023 Ayrshire Business Awards has been extended until 5.00pm on 7 July.
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Helping people into work - the latest from East Ayrshire
Big changes in the way that employability services are funded and run throughout Scotland and the UK were outlined at Cabinet, as East Ayrshire Council reported on how it has tailored its way of working to help people of all ages and skills into sustainable training and secure jobs.