News

As we've seen in the last weeks, wildfires are a huge threat to people, wildlife and our natural environment. They have many causes and we're asking you to do what YOU can to help prevent them by learning more and taking care. 

At the moment, the dry weather means the wildfire risk is extremely high, and although crews from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have succeeded in extinguishing the Galloway Forest Park fires, there is still a very high chance of more fires in the coming days while this warm spell continues. 

Provost Claire Leitch presented a certificate of civic recognition to Kilmarnock Harriers last week to recognise their success at the Scottish Athletics annual awards.

The Mauchline Primary School and Early Childhood Centre (ECC) community are celebrating the results of their recent inspection, published on Tuesday 1 April, by Education Scotland.

Depute Provost John McGhee and Councillor Ellen Freel visited David and Margaret McGregor in Fenwick recently to congratulate them on 65 years of marriage.

Councillor Drew Filson visited Harry and Mary Kennedy of Bellsbank recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated 70 years of marriage.

A special celebration event was held recently for primary schools across East Ayrshire that have earned Bronze and Silver We Make Music Digital awards.

At the recent meeting of Cabinet, agreement was reached on the renovation of four properties on Barnweil Drive, Hurlford by Housing Services on behalf of East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (EAHSCP).

Stewarton Academy’s Young Enterprise team PAWS brought home six out of ten awards at the young enterprise Ayrshire regional finals recently, including the coveted Company of the Year award.

Grange Academy held their annual Maths Camp recently at Gartmore House, near Aberfoyle, where the young people enjoyed a three day revision boot camp.

Last summer, Greener Communities launched a new online system to help residents report issues within their communities – Report It!

A series of boards that support communication have been installed across 12 East Ayrshire parks to enhance accessibility and inclusion.

Provost Claire Leitch officially opened the newly renovated marriage suite at the Burns Monument Centre wedding open day last weekend.