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Illegal dumping and fly tipping is a crime and is a scourge on our communities; that is the message from Councillor Jim McMahon, Cabinet Member for Older People, Outdoor Services, the Corporate Enforcement Unit (CEU) and Police Scotland.

Bowman Garden Machinery has generously donated equipment to Gatehead Community Council to help them keep East Ayrshire clean and green.

Galston’s built landscape is set for another boost to its regeneration plans with a newly announced £3.5m project which will open up the landscape, provide a brand new commercial unit and  create more accessible facilities within the  former Burgh Chambers which will be restored to its former glory.

Young pupils at Crosshouse Primary School have recently been jumping for joy, thanks to Auchinleck Talbot FC star Stephen Wilson – who is also a classroom assistant for Additional Support Needs at the school.

Pupils from schools across South Ayrshire took part in a competition recently to name some of the Ayrshire Roads Alliance’s gritters.

Future economic growth in Ayrshire is set for a big boost with the formation of a new Ayrshire Regional Economic Partnership which brings together local authorities and their partner organisations, education and business to stimulate the local economy and build inclusive growth.

Work will start on Monday 18 February on the final stage of the £1.2 Flood Prevention Scheme at the Leggate in New Cumnock.

An innovative music project managed by East Ayrshire Council and aimed at offering pupils in P4-7 the opportunity to take part in a class string ensemble, has received plaudits from the Music Education Council (MEC).

Vehicles are still accessing The Square in Cumnock after it became a pedestrian zone last year and local elected members; Police Scotland and the Ayrshire Roads Alliance have joined forces to stamp out this dangerous behaviour.

Local people were encouraged to Move More at the Ayrshire launch of Macmillan Cancer Support’s national campaign