News

East Ayrshire Council is deeply saddened by the death of Councillor William Crawford, Labour Party Member, who passed away peacefully on Monday 28 September after a long illness.

A dog named Boo gave organised crime a bit of a fright recently when she helped find stashes of illicit tobacco in a joint operation between East Ayrshire Trading Standards and Police Scotland. 

Councillor Jim McMahon visited Eric and Beatrice Bradford from Cumnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Clare Maitland visited Kilmarnock couple William and Catherine Caldwell recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council hoisted the Red Ensign, or ‘Red Duster’, to mark Merchant Navy Day and raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.

At a recent Cabinet meeting, elected members agreed that a new policy should be introduced whereby event organisers must obtain the necessary permissions in advance.

Loch Doon and its surrounding area is one of East Ayrshire’s most treasured natural landscapes, attracting locals and visitors to its rugged unspoilt shores to walk, camp, fish, picnic, birdwatch and take to the water.

Provost Claire Leitch presented Shortlees Amateurs and Scott Montgomery from The Killie Community with certificates of civic recognition this week at Council HQ.

Councillor Graham Barton visited Hurlford couple Gavin and Betty Brown recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

The sixth Burns First Edition Festival was a great success again this year, drawing visitors and local people alike to celebrate the special relationship Burns had with Kilmarnock.

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Ellen Freel visited Kilmaurs couple John and Margaret Bannerman recently to congratulate them on 70 years of marriage.

Councillor William Lennox visited Muirkirk couple Thomas and Jean Keddie recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.