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Sadie Begg celebrates 100th birthday
Sadie Begg has been celebrating her centenary in Dalmellington.
Renfrewshire pupils bag medal at major music championships
75 Scottish school bands go head-to-head at coveted event in Kilmarnock
New library opened on World Book Day
Literature came to life at Annanhill Primary School for World Book Day when Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma and the Big Bad Wolf spent the day working in the school office.
Barnardo's proud to support schools recognised for their dedication to emotional wellbeing of children and young people
A school in East Ayrshire has been awarded ‘SEL Worldwide Model School’ status, which has come about after they successfully integrated the ‘PATHS® Programme for Schools (UK Version)’ within everyday life.
Time to renew your garden waste permit
If you’ve got a garden waste permit, it’s now time to renew it, or you can sign up for one if you haven’t had one previously.
Council Tax premium for second homes
At the recent meeting of Cabinet it was agreed that from 1 July 2024, Council Tax charges for second homes will be increased with the introduction of a premium of 100%, which means that the standard charge will double.
Budget looks to the long-term with £40m investment
East Ayrshire Council's 2024/25 budget has been approved with cross-party collaboration.
Mobile hairdresser secures funding to serve local communities
A new charity taking hairdressing and barber services on the road to local communities is the latest recipient of funding from East Ayrshire Council’s Renewable Energy Fund.
Cabinet approves East Ayrshire Social Care Services Contribution and Charging Framework
East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet this week agreed an updated Social Care Services Contribution and Charging Framework. This sees the first increase in charges for services provided by the Health and Social Care Partnership since 2018.
Housing rent agreed at special meeting of Full Council
At the recent special meeting of Full Council, a report was presented on the rent consultation for 2024/25 and agreement was reached that housing rent would increase by 6.5%, which is £5.18 a week over 52 weeks.
Kilmarnock Academy gain STEM recognition from Education Scotland
Kilmarnock Academy is the first school in East Ayrshire to achieve the STEM Nation Award from Education Scotland.
Northwest Kilmarnock P5’s enjoy bowling training sessions
Northwest Kilmarnock Bowling Club, in partnership with Active Schools, are running training sessions for P5’s at three local schools – Hillhead, Onthank and Mount Carmel Primary Schools.