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A new bin collection service will be rolled out in two phases starting in Cumnock and the surrounding area from May 2026, and Kilmarnock and the surrounding area from October.

New redeployable CCTV cameras are being installed in priority areas across East Ayrshire to tackle environmental crime and improve community safety.

Members of the East Ayrshire Police Fire and Rescue Committee gathered at Council Headquarters in Kilmarnock this week to see a live demonstration of the latest emergency vehicles being used.

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.

A recent meeting at Full Council informed members that new firework laws have been introduced, and East Ayrshire Council will oversee the process for considering and designating Firework Control Zones.

At the recent meeting of Full Council, a report was presented on the rent consultation for 2026/27 and 2027/28.

Wallace Court, East Ayrshire Council’s assisted living housing development on Kilmarnock Road, Mauchline has been officially opened by Councillor Jim McMahon, Spokesperson for Housing, Transport and Communities.

A local housing development in Cumnock is the first project to benefit from the innovative CoRE project (Community Renewable Energy) as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal.

Four properties on Barnweil Drive, Hurlford have been completely renovated by Housing Services on behalf of the East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (EAHSCP).

East Ayrshire Council has successfully secured £0.184m from the Scottish Government’s Ask and Act Homeless Prevention Fund.

This winter, East Ayrshire Council is urging residents to prepare for potential power outages so that they can stay safe if a power cut was to occur.

At Cabinet this week, elected members agreed an investment of almost £244m in affordable housing within East Ayrshire.