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East Ayrshire Council hoisted the Red Ensign, or ‘Red Duster’, to mark Merchant Navy Day and raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.

Communities across Ayrshire are set to benefit from a significant economic boost following the UK Government's approval of the region's new Local Growth Fund (LGF) Investment Plan, securing £11.8 million of investment between 2026 and 2029.

At a recent Cabinet meeting, elected members agreed that a new policy should be introduced whereby event organisers must obtain the necessary permissions in advance.

East Ayrshire Council has agreed to put a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in place for the purchase of six parcels of land to enable the B778 road to the south-east of Stewarton to be realigned.

Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Kirsten Oswald MSP visited East Ayrshire recently to meet the team behind the In Court Advice Service (ICA), which is based at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.

At the recent meeting of Full Council elected members welcomed proposals to invest in the Cleaner Communities service, to improve the local environment by increasing the street bin and street cleaning provision, tackling litter and fly-tipping, and increasing the number of appointments available at the recycling centre at Western Road, Kilmarnock.

At Full Council today, Thursday 27 August, elected members agreed a vision and a new chapter for Kilmarnock with the launch of a Masterplan. Percy Johnson-Marshall designed Kilmarnock’s last Masterplan, and although his vision wasn’t fully realised, it shapes the town we have today.

Ethan Chan a former Grange Academy pupil from Kilmarnock has surpassed the Scottish record for the number of Advanced Higher passes with a mind-blowing 9 passes – 7 at A and 2 at B - in one sitting.

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.

Loch Doon and its surrounding area is one of East Ayrshire’s most treasured natural landscapes, attracting locals and visitors to its rugged unspoilt shores to walk, camp, fish, picnic, birdwatch and take to the water.

East Ayrshire's corporate parents are making significant progress in delivering their commitments to care experienced children, young people and care leavers, with more than half of all actions within the Corporate Parenting Action Plan (2024-2027) now complete.

Representatives of East Ayrshire’s care experienced community and corporate parent organisations have signed up to a charter, committing to ensure that young people’s voices are heard and acted on.