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Elected members and Council officers bid a fond farewell to East Ayrshire Council’s longest serving Parent Representative Jackie Livingston at this week’s Cabinet meeting.

East Ayrshire Council's Community Defibrillator notched up another success as it passed the 60 mark with its Community Defibrillator Initiative recently. 

The life and legacy of one of Kilmarnock’s historical figures were officially recognised at a recent event at James Hamilton Primary School.

Alfie and Jack from Catrine Primary, and Jessica, Lily and Ilaria from Fenwick Primary, along with teachers Mrs Eccleston and Vicky McWilliam, were the stars of the recent ASSIST FM Conference 2025 held at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow recently.

A successful Biker Refinement event, run in partnership by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance and North Ayrshire Council, took place on Sunday 18 May at the Ayrshire College, Ayr Campus. The day offered motorcyclists the chance to sharpen their skills, boost confidence, and reinforce safe riding practices ahead of the summer season.

Eight local recovery groups presented teams at the Ayrshire Recovery Network Football Tournament, showcasing a community committed to tackling addiction and promoting recovery and wellbeing.

Partnership working, inward investment and regeneration in Kilmarnock were the focus as UK Government Minister Alex Norris MP came to town to meet with enthusiastic representatives of the many organisations who are collaborating to bring about exciting new changes in the area.

Members of the Royal British Legion and guests joined East Ayrshire Council to commemorate the 80^th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Dance Fest, Ayrshire’s biggest celebration of dance, had two sell out shows recently at the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr.

Ten very talented young musicians took part in the Music Service’s East Ayrshire Young Musician of the Year competition held at Grange Academy recently.

A ‘very high’ to 'extreme' risk of wildfire is in place across north-east, central and southern Scotland from Monday 28 April until Sunday, May 4.

An S5 pupil from Grange Academy, has won the prestigious European Union of Music Competitions for Youth (EMCY) prize at the Concours International de piano d'Orléans – Juniors “Brin d’herbe”.