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A special joint Cabinet and Children and Young People’s Cabinet was held this week where young people had the opportunity to raise issues of specific importance to them.

Children and young people from Nether Robertland Primary are celebrating after a very good report from Education Scotland that praised the school’s new vision – Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow and their values – determination, teamwork, respect and responsibility.

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed the Ayrshire Roads Alliance’s programme of investment works that will allow improvements to be carried out to carriageways, footways and street lighting, in addition to bridge strengthening and investment in transportation, traffic and road safety.

A new litter initiative for Early Years – Harriet Hedgehog Needs Help! – launched at Flowerbank Early Childhood Centre recently.

Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Jim McMahon visited Cumnock couple George and Catherine Strachan recently to congratulate them on 65 years of marriage.

Sadie Begg has been celebrating her centenary in Dalmellington.

75 Scottish school bands go head-to-head at coveted event in Kilmarnock 

Literature came to life at Annanhill Primary School for World Book Day when Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma and the Big Bad Wolf spent the day working in the school office.

A school in East Ayrshire has been awarded ‘SEL Worldwide Model School’ status, which has come about after they successfully integrated the ‘PATHS® Programme for Schools (UK Version)’ within everyday life.

If you’ve got a garden waste permit, it’s now time to renew it, or you can sign up for one if you haven’t had one previously.

At the recent meeting of Cabinet it was agreed that from 1 July 2024, Council Tax charges for second homes will be increased with the introduction of a premium of 100%, which means that the standard charge will double.

East Ayrshire Council's 2024/25 budget has been approved with cross-party collaboration.