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East Ayrshire Council has created an online book of remembrance for families who have lost a loved one during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Last month’s news that the Coalfield Communities Landscape Partnership (CCLP) had won £2.2 million in funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund over the next 5 years, was just part of the story for the organisation which is set to transform the landscape, economy and quality of life for former coalfield communities in East Ayrshire.

The Coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions, which came into force on Monday 23 March, designed to protect the NHS and save lives, saw schools closing across East Ayrshire and children and young people learning from home.

Ayrshire’s Active Travel Hubs, in partnership with Sustrans, will be hosting a Women’s Virtual Cycle Festival from Wednesday 17 until Friday 19 June.

The future of planning in East Ayrshire has been thrown open to the public with the launch of the council’s Local Development Plan2 consultation this week.

Construction work on the £4.15m extension and refurbishment of Loanhead Primary School has been delayed due to Covid-19.

Community Resilience Hubs have been established across East Ayrshire by Vibrant Communities in partnership with over 110 community groups.

East Ayrshire’s innovative £68m Barony Campus was due to bring pupils from five schools together on the one campus this August.