News

Joint working between East Ayrshire Trading Standards, Police Scotland and a dog named Boo reaped rewards recently, with the successful seizure of illicit tobacco products from two local businesses, following visits to three premises in Kilmarnock and Stewarton.

Fenwick Bowling Club and residents from Inchmurrin Drive, Kilmarnock recently received life-saving equipment donated by Sweco UK.

The Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Innovative Projects Showcase took place on Monday 18 November. Hosted at Ayrshire College Kilmarnock Campus, this event brought together young people, educators and employers to hear about the innovative projects funded through DYW Ayrshire across North, South and East Ayrshire.

The annual East Ayrshire Primary Schools’ Cross Country took place once again at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena with 23 primary schools taking part in four different events. The pupils showcased their athletic talent in the P6 Boys, P6 Girls, P7 Boys and P7 Girls’ categories.

It is with deep regret that East Ayrshire Council announces the death of Councillor Maureen McKay, Leader of the Labour Opposition Group, who passed away peacefully on Thursday 21 November after a long illness.

Shoot to Saturn, the new active travel initiative, has officially launched at Patna Primary.

Jayne Sangster (Scottish Labour Party) has been elected to serve as Councillor for Ward 3 (Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse), and Jim Kyle (Scottish Labour Party) has been elected for Ward 9 (Doon Valley) following the local government by-election on Thursday 14 November 2024.

Volunteers from across East Ayrshire gathered recently to celebrate befriending.

An early launch of East Ayrshire’s 16 Days of Action campaign took place at Netherthird Community Centre this week, starting off a series of East Ayrshire events that will raise awareness of gender-based violence from 25 November until 10 December.

Elected Members welcomed news earlier this week that the Council’s financial position has improved with the projected overspend for the current financial year reducing from £20m to £14m.

Free parking after 2pm will once again be available within all Council car parks and on-street parking bays in Kilmarnock town centre throughout December to help shoppers at the busiest time of the year.

East Ayrshire Council elected a new Provost and Depute Provost at its Council meeting last week.