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East Ayrshire Council’s annual garden competition recognises the top amateur gardeners from across East Ayrshire.

At the recent meeting of Cabinet there was great news for the children and young people of St Sophia’s Primary School. Agreement was reached to increase investment for its refurbishment and subsequently award the contract for the construction works to begin.

A NEW scheme that gives businesses the chance to receive funding to help upskill and train employees is now open.

Vibrant Communities will be hosting a free event next month during Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland where people can chat about dyslexia and the support that is available.

Residents of Springhill Gardens in Kilmarnock have a new garden that they’ll be able to enjoy using for a whole range of events throughout the year.

The Mill House in Stewarton, Darvel Football Club and Kilmaurs Gala Committee recently received life-saving equipment donated by Sweco UK.

Depute Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Alyson Simmons visited Kilmarnock couple Hugh and Agnes Guthrie recently to congratulate them on 65 years of marriage.

Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Billy Crawford visited Cumnock couple Jim and Carole McQue recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Drew Filson visited Bellsbank couple Thomas and Mary Farrell recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Neal Ingram visited Kilmarnock couple Alexander and Janet Beveridge recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Ayrshire Food Hub recently received life-saving equipment donated by Sweco UK.

The Community Renewable Energy project (CoRE) - one of East Ayrshire’s Ayrshire Growth Deal anchor projects - has emerged from extensive Cabinet discussion and debate this week with a renewed focus on skills and employability.