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Jobs and Training Fund success exceeds expectations for East Ayrshire's young people
Nearly 240 local young people have now benefitted from training and support, enabling and equipping them with the skills required to access full time jobs across the local area thanks to East Ayrshire Council’s Jobs and Training Fund – exceeding all expectations at the outset of the programme.

Pupils gather to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Local pupils helped to remember those who were involved in all aspects of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides as part of an event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Councillor Maureen McKay
It is with deep regret that East Ayrshire Council announces the death of Councillor Maureen McKay, Leader of the Labour Opposition Group, who passed away peacefully on Thursday 21 November after a long illness.

East Ayrshire Council supports Living Wage Week
East Ayrshire Council will once again be supporting Living Wage Week (4-10 November) as an accredited Living Wage Employer that wants to ensure that people are paid fairly for the work they do.

Funding secured for vital projects
At the recent meeting of Cabinet, decisions were taken that will provide total funding of £1.2m over the next two years for CentreStage, The Zone and Yipworld; secure the Additional Support Needs (ASN) holiday support programme for the next four years, and introduce an innovative project that will allow individuals to apply for Power of Attorney during dementia post-diagnostic support.

Fire can take hold if batteries aren’t disposed of safely!
Household batteries and items containing lithium-ion batteries, which have been disposed of incorrectly, are causing fires in recycling centres around the country and two have occurred locally in recent months.

Council reviews pave the way for change
In a bid to become a more financially sustainable organisation now and into the future, East Ayrshire Council is preparing to set out a new direction of travel, with people, partnerships, early intervention and prevention sitting at the heart of these proposals.

Pupils help to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Local pupils helped to remember those who were involved in all aspects of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides as part of an event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Council sets a first for women’s health
East Ayrshire Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to officially recognise the impact endometriosis has on the working lives of female employees.

Council receives bronze accreditation from Equally Safe at Work programme
East Ayrshire Council has been awarded bronze accreditation in the Equally Safe at Work (ESAW) programme in recognition of its commitment to gender equality and preventing violence against women.

East Ayrshire Council supports Living Wage Week
East Ayrshire Council will be supporting Living Wage Week (6-12 November) as an accredited Living Wage Employer that wants to ensure that people are paid fairly for the work they do.

Council marks three years of being a Living Wage employer
East Ayrshire Council is celebrating its third year of being an accredited Living Wage Employer, meaning that every member of staff working for the Council will earn a real Living Wage.