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Council services set out plans for year ahead
Three of the Council’s frontline services presented their plans for the year ahead at Cabinet this week, demonstrating a continued commitment to improve performance and deliver positive outcomes for the people of East Ayrshire.
Council assets transfer to community ownership
Five local community groups have been successful in their applications to assume responsibility for the running of local facilities.
Garden competition 2026 open for nominations
Calling all gardeners of East Ayrshire…the Council's annual garden competition is now open for nominations.
Recycling calendars will be available from Friday 1 May
The 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.
Changes to your bin collection service
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 deployable cameras installed across East Ayrshire
New redeployable CCTV cameras are being installed in priority areas across East Ayrshire to tackle environmental crime and improve community safety.
Emergency response vehicles on show
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.
Council realigns capital investment plans
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.
East Ayrshire Council gains new powers to restrict the use of fireworks
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.
Housing rent agreed at meeting of Full Council
At the recent meeting of Full Council, a report was presented on the rent consultation for 2026/27 and 2027/28.
New housing development in Mauchline officially opened
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.
CoRE project gets underway in Cumnock
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.