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East Ayrshire Council

Council services set out plans for year ahead

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.

East Ayrshire Council

Council assets transfer to community ownership

Five local community groups have been successful in their applications to assume responsibility for the running of local facilities.

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Fun for all in Galston as new town hall officially opens

Galston town centre was a hive of activity on Friday as locals turned out for the official opening of the newly restored Town Hall and to participate in a family fun event in the new open-air square.

East Ayrshire Council

Strategic transport update and next steps agreed at meeting of Council

At the recent meeting of Full Council, a strategic transport update and next steps report was agreed by elected members that sets out key themes for the development of a strategic local transport plan and includes a suitable timeframe that will meet the Council's commitment to consider the needs, provision, and delivery models of transport across East Ayrshire.

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Regeneration project breathes new life into the heart of Galston town centre

One of Galston’s most prominent buildings has been brought back into public use, following a £3.45m restoration project undertaken by East Ayrshire Council.

East Ayrshire Council

Council realigns capital investment plans

Over the past 15 years East Ayrshire Council has successfully delivered a £1 billion capital investment programme with a focus on education, jobs, housing, roads and regeneration.

Cllr Reid with Cllrs Watts, L Mabon, Cowan, Acting HT Mrs Buchanan, Cllr G Barton, Andrew Kennedy and Graham McGinn with the school captains

A school meal - it's the best deal!

School Captains Alyssa and Aaron from St Joseph's Academy, and Acting Head of Campus Angela Buchanan, welcomed guests from the Council to their Campus recently to enjoy a fresh, sustainable school meal.

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Access restrictions planned as Palace Theatre works get underway

Works at the Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock will shortly commence and a number of access changes will be put in place to accommodate these works.

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King Street update 22 July 2025

Our teams are still working hard with demolition crews, cleaning squads and shop owners and tenants to clear the debris and aftermath of last week's fire. 

East Ayrshire Council

Fire on King Street Kilmarnock

Statement from Councillor Douglas Reid – Leader of East Ayrshire Council 

Cllr Barton and Cowan with Simon Bell and Andrew Kennedy at Onthank PS ASL

Capital programme continues at pace over the school summer holidays

East Ayrshire Council’s Capital Programme works are continuing during the school summer holidays with improvement works taking place across the area. 

A special time capsule ceremony at St Sophia's Primary

St Sophia’s Primary time capsule ceremony

A special time capsule ceremony was performed at St Sophia’s Primary where children and young people from all age groups within the school and Early Childhood Centre, led the celebrations.