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Council sets aside £6.537m to help Health and Social Care
Cabinet met today to consider a report detailing the outcome of the review of the 2025/26 service balances and to approve an additional £6.537million to help health and social care pressures this year.
Council responds to ongoing pressures as it sets out current financial position
East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet this week discussed the challenging financial pressures that are continuing to impact the Council and its services.
East Ayrshire budget agreed for 2025/26
Following an extended meeting of Full Council last week, East Ayrshire councillors approved a balanced budget for 2025/26, agreeing to a suite of proposals and investments totalling over £8m and a savings package of £8.75million.
IT disruption - Saturday 8 February 2025
Some of our online services will be down for essential maintenance on Saturday 8 February from 8am.
Council takes significant strides to respond to financial pressures
The Chief Financial Officer, Joe McLachlan provided an update on the latest financial position at a meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 15 January 2025.
Improved Financial Position
Elected Members welcomed news earlier this week that the Council’s financial position has improved with the projected overspend for the current financial year reducing from £20m to £14m.
Council adopts a measured approach to keep budget on track
East Ayrshire Council is adopting a ‘measured approach’ to fiscal management as it strives to overcome the financial challenges of not only this current year, but to prepare the ground for years to come.
Council Tax premium for second homes
At the recent meeting of Cabinet it was agreed that from 1 July 2024, Council Tax charges for second homes will be increased with the introduction of a premium of 100%, which means that the standard charge will double.
Budget looks to the long-term with £40m investment
East Ayrshire Council's 2024/25 budget has been approved with cross-party collaboration.
Have your say as Council Management Team takes to the road
East Ayrshire Council is preparing to launch its budget consultation for 2024/25, against a backdrop of rising costs for delivering public services and a £7 million funding gap in the next year alone. Residents, businesses and communities are being invited to have their say on the Council’s budget priorities, by taking part in a series of in-person events and an online survey.
Council budget recognises local pressures
East Ayrshire Council’s budget for 2023/24 has been approved, receiving the full agreement of all 32 elected members. Following an extended adjournment of meeting proceedings on Thursday, the agreed priorities for the year ahead include anti-social behaviour, half price school meals, civic pride and support for local tenants.
Making the most of every penny - Council sets out plans to spend Shared Prosperity money
East Ayrshire Council’s plans to put their successful bid for a portion of the UK Government’s £2.6 billion Shared Prosperity Fund to good use were set out and approved at this week’s Cabinet meeting.