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Mossgiel’s organic milk helps Council mooo-ve away from single use plastics
East Ayrshire Council has mooo-ved away from using single-use plastics in our schools thanks to a contract with the multi-award winning and local dairy farmer, Bryce Cunningham from Mossgiel Organic Farm.
St Sophia’s Primary refurbishment update
At the recent meeting of Cabinet there was great news for the children and young people of St Sophia’s Primary School. Agreement was reached to increase investment for its refurbishment and subsequently award the contract for the construction works to begin.
70th anniversary of the School Crossing Service celebrated at special event
School Crossing Patrollers from across East Ayrshire gathered at Council HQ recently for a special event to mark the platinum jubilee of the School Crossing Patrol Service.
Shortlees community shop supports local people
Shortlees community larder and shop welcomed visitors from the Council recently to find out more about their work to support the local community.
East Ayrshire Catering Manager wins food for life challenge
Eleanor Geddes, Catering Manager at Shortlees Primary, has won first prize/ best in class at ScotHot’s Food For Life challenge at the SEC in Glasgow.
Managing Council owned properties, East Ayrshire Council Cabinet approves latest report
At Cabinet this week, East Ayrshire Council set out plans for managing its property assets for the year ahead. The extensive portfolio covers 298 buildings across a number of service areas including education, corporate, wellbeing, sports and outdoors and cultural and community assets.
Investment in schools across East Ayrshire
At the recent meeting of Cabinet agreement was reached on the annual Learning Estate Management Plan, which will now be submitted to the Scottish Government.
Exciting new plans for Stewarton Academy
Exciting plans for Stewarton Academy were unveiled at a special community event recently, where parents, carers, young people, the local community and local elected members could view plans for the new extension and internal alterations.
Funding of almost £500m committed to Capital Investment projects over the next ten years
At the recent meeting of Cabinet agreement was reached on the Council’s ten year Capital Investment programme that will see building works to the value £499.581m across East Ayrshire.
Great excitement at Netherthird Primary for official key handover
Children and young people from Netherthird Primary School were excited to welcome special visitors to their new school for the official key handover and time capsule ceremony.
Help to go green – as Council embraces expanded home improvement funding scheme
More private renters and homeowners than ever before can now qualify for financial help to make their homes more energy efficient - thanks to a decision made at East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet this week.
Willowbank School achieves Allergy Aware status in East Ayrshire first
Willowbank School in Kilmarnock has become the first school in East Ayrshire to achieve Allergy Aware status as part of a new allergy awareness initiative developed by Catering Services, Health and Safety, and Educational Services.