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East Ayrshire brings Education and Business together to develop jobs and training opportunities for all
On 26 June 2025 East Ayrshire Council officers reported to a Council meeting on a cross-cutting review of employability provision delivered by Council services.
As a result of the review, it was decided to bring together teams to work under one Directorate: Education and Skills, thus pooling experience and knowledge of teams delivering employability support to all-age clients and parents.
Synthetic pitch at Merlin Park back on track
Proposals for the new synthetic grass pitch at Merlin Park, Auchinleck, took a step closer to becoming a reality this week when Cabinet approved an increased budget of £0.900m for the project, bringing the revised budget for this project to approximately £2.200m.
Transport Scotland funding set to transform key site in Kilmarnock
A major funding award of £3.2m from Transport Scotland will act as a catalyst for the creation of an ambitious masterplan for Kilmarnock town centre. The funding will accelerate the transformation of the former multi-storey car park site, marking a significant milestone in the town’s regeneration plans.
Puppy breeding in East Ayrshire - what we're doing to protect responsible breeders and owners
“A dog is for life, not just for Christmas” is a familiar slogan often bandied around at this time of year, reminding us all about the responsibilities which come with dog breeding and ownership
A school meal - it's the best deal!
School Captains Alyssa and Aaron from St Joseph's Academy, and Acting Head of Campus Angela Buchanan, welcomed guests from the Council to their Campus recently to enjoy a fresh, sustainable school meal.
‘Reclaim the Night’ march raises awareness of gender-based violence
A march through the streets of Kilmarnock took place this week to demand safer spaces for everyone and to call out harassment, violence and abusive behaviour against women and girls.
Free Christmas parking after 1pm from 12 December in Kilmarnock town centre
Free parking after 1pm will be available within all Council car parks and on-street parking bays in Kilmarnock town centre from Friday 12 December until Wednesday 31 December to help shoppers at the busiest time of the year.
Climate change support for East Ayrshire businesses gains top COSLA award
East Ayrshire Council’s “Net Zero Accelerator” programme has scooped a top award at the 2025 COSLA Excellence Awards.
Partnership will ‘Ask and Act’ to reduce homelessness
East Ayrshire Council has successfully secured £0.184m from the Scottish Government’s Ask and Act Homeless Prevention Fund.
How to prepare for a power cut
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.
Multi-million pound investment in housing agreed by Cabinet
At Cabinet this week, elected members agreed an investment of almost £244m in affordable housing within East Ayrshire.
Drivers learn more about road safety at interactive event
A successful ‘I Drive’ event, run in partnership by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance and North Ayrshire Council, recently offered drivers the chance to learn more about road safety.