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Rural communities are set to benefit from a new electric vehicle hire initiative aimed at helping to improving connectivity for residents in the Cumnock and Doon Valley areas, thanks to an innovative partnership project funded by Ayrshire Growth Deal.

In September 2028 the life and achievements of Sir Alexander Fleming, a scientist whose discovery of Penicillin transformed modern medicine and has saved millions of people worldwide, will be celebrated in his home town, Darvel.

At Full Council today, Thursday 27 August, elected members agreed a vision and a new chapter for Kilmarnock with the launch of a Masterplan. Percy Johnson-Marshall designed Kilmarnock’s last Masterplan, and although his vision wasn’t fully realised, it shapes the town we have today.

Three of the Council’s frontline services presented their plans for the year ahead at Cabinet this week, demonstrating a continued commitment to improve performance and deliver positive outcomes for the people of East Ayrshire.

Ayrshire and Arran’s tourism and events industry is joining forces for the first time on a pilot project to bring more international visitors to the region.

The site of the much admired Robert Burns Mural at the corner of John Dickie Street and Strand Street in Kilmarnock will be undergoing a makeover in June, as work starts on a brand new public feature and events space, named Poets' Corner.

Ayrshire is in a strong position to sustain long-term digital growth, economic resilience and competitiveness thanks to their participation in the 5G Innovation Project.

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.

Emergency One, the UK’s leading manufacturer of specialist fire and rescue service appliances, has received a funding boost for 12 new trade apprentices.

A new publication to promote Ayrshire as the world’s best destination for Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns has just been launched.

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.

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.