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The demolition of the property destroyed by the fire on King Street has been moving at pace throughout the week, with all indications suggesting these works should be complete by tomorrow, Friday 25 July.

Here's our update on the demolition works and restricted access on King Street following last week's fire.

Our teams are still working hard with demolition crews, cleaning squads and shop owners and tenants to clear the debris and aftermath of last week's fire. 

More restrictions on King Street will be lifted from 2pm today, providing pedestrian access and allowing more businesses and retailers to open. 

King Street will partially reopen this evening, following discussions with the demolition contractors and building standards.

On Monday 14 and Thursday 17 July, and Monday 21 and Thursday 24 July - Western Road recycling centre will close at 3.50pm.

East Ayrshire Council’s Greener Communities has been awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum on town centre streets. A grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, will help Greener Communities clean up gum and reduce gum littering. 

East Ayrshire Council started the celebrations early for Refugee Week by holding an event where families shared their resettlement stories.

Last summer, Greener Communities launched a new online system to help residents report issues within their communities – Report It!

A visit took place to the newly completed housing development on Kennedy Drive in Kilmarnock recently.

At the recent special meeting of Full Council, a report was presented on the rent consultation for 2025/26 and agreement was reached that housing rent would increase by 7%, which is £5.95 a week over 52 weeks.