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Empty and derelict buildings are a problem in villages, towns and cities throughout the country, blighting the appearance of our streets and causing problems for neighbours. But it’s hoped that this will soon start to change in East Ayrshire, with the introduction of new rules which will make it more expensive for owners to leave their properties unoccupied.

The Ayrshire Roads Alliance, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council, will carry out essential maintenance works, including grass cutting and litter picking, to a section of the A71 from Bellfield Interchange to Moorfield roundabout and from Moorfield roundabout to Corsehill roundabout at the North Ayrshire Council boundary.

The Ayrshire Roads Alliance, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council, will be carrying out essential resurfacing works on six sections of the B743 between Sorn and the South Lanarkshire boundary.

Big changes are set to be introduced to the way our residents pay for services.

The Roon the Toon Jim Buchanan Memorial trophy has been presented to the fastest East Ayrshire Council and East Ayrshire Leisure male and female employees at a special presentation.

Provost Jim Todd welcomed 30 Austrian pupils to East Ayrshire for the day recently.

The community of Catrine came together recently at Riverside Park to celebrate their local open space that is one of six Fields in Trust protected sites in East Ayrshire.

Provost Jim Todd visited Rosebank Centre recently to spend the afternoon with fellow Royal Navy seafarer and war hero, Daniel Friels.