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At Cabinet this week Councillors across the board expressed disappointment as they heard how availability of  loan funding for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) all over Scotland  has come under pressure with the decision of the Scottish Government to discontinue funding for  Business Loans Scotland (BLS)

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Ellen Freel visited Stewarton couple Marion and Robert Myles recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Drew Filson visited Dalmellington couple George and Penny McCreath recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Tom Paulin has been celebrating his centenary in Dalmellington.

During Hate Crime Awareness Week, East Ayrshire councillors stand united in their support for marginalised minority groups, condemning the rise in extremist rhetoric, and committing to challenge hate and division wherever it arises.

East Ayrshire Council has been awarded White Ribbon status at the National White Ribbon Conference in recognition of the work that has taken place over many years to engage men in preventing and ending violence against women and girls.

Councillor Clare Maitland visited Brian and Patricia Wilson from Kilmarnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Councillor William Lennox visited Sheila and John Hume from Mauchline recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

James Hamilton Early Childhood Centre (ECC) is celebrating the results of their recent inspection, published by the Care Inspectorate.

Dunlop Primary and Early Childhood Centre has earned a Gold: Rights Respecting Award from UNICEF, a leading organisation supporting children and their rights across the world.

As firework season approaches, East Ayrshire Council’s community safety arrangements are being strengthened as partnership agencies join forces to encourage communities to celebrate safely.

At the recent meeting of Cabinet, Education Services presented the annual Standards and Quality Report for 2024/ 25 to elected members who took the opportunity to congratulate the children and young people of East Ayrshire on their achievements, while recognising the support received from teachers, support staff and Education Services as a whole.