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Councillor Billy Crawford visited Lorraine and Hugh Killin from Cumnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Douglas Reid popped into The Killie Community Hub to congratulate Scott Montgomery, Hub Operations Lead on being named Employee of the Year at the recent Scottish Charity Awards.

Members of the armed forces gathered at Council Headquarters in Kilmarnock this week to pay tribute to the contribution made by all those who serve or have served in His Majesty’s Armed Forces.

Councillor Jim McMahon visited James and Esta Sim from New Cumnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Depute Provost John McGhee and Councillor Drew Filson visited Cumnock couple Alex and Helen Linwood recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Billy Crawford visited Cumnock couple Ella and Billy Kirk recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Depute Provost John McGhee visited Muirkirk couple Michael and Williamina O’Brien recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council has published information on Councillors’ remuneration, Allowances and Expenses that were paid to Councillors during financial year 2025/2026.

East Ayrshire Council can confirm that due to unforeseen and entirely unrelated circumstances, and for the foreseeable future, Chief Executive Eddie Fraser and Depute Chief Executive Richard Grieveson are unfortunately not currently available to undertake their duties. Interim arrangements have been put in place with immediate effect.

Young carers in East Ayrshire are set to receive a guaranteed interview for posts within the Council if they meet the essential criteria.

At the recent meeting of Full Council elected members agreed that a letter will be sent to the Scottish Government requesting a review of existing environmental health and antisocial behaviour legislation to explicitly include pets and other animals.

Royal Navy veteran Hugh Cook has been celebrating his centenary in Patna.