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James and Isabella Lawson celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Elaine Cowan visited Kilmarnock couple James and Isabella Lawson recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.
16 Days campaign launching soon to highlight issues of gender-based violence
An early launch of East Ayrshire’s 16 Days of Action campaign took place in Kilmarnock town 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.
Believ supports Ayrshire to drive EV uptake in Scotland with more than 600 new charging sockets
EV charge point operator (CPO) Believ has partnered with East, North and South Ayrshire Councils to deliver more than 600 EV chargers at approximately 300 locations across Ayrshire. The rollout will support residents and visitors across the region, including those without access to a driveway or the means to privately charge their vehicle.
Dunlop Primary celebrates 150 years!
Dunlop Primary School and the wider school community joined together recently to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
Public service reform discussed at Community Planning Conference
Ivan McKee, MSP and Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform joined East Ayrshire Community Planning Partners at a conference last weekend to discuss public service reform and local priorities.
Refurbished Trotter’s building emerges as a new community hub
The newly refurbished Trotter’s building in the heart of New Cumnock has officially opened for business, with Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Business and Fair Work in attendance.
Councillor William Crawford
East Ayrshire Council is deeply saddened by the death of Councillor William Crawford, Labour Party Member, who passed away peacefully on Monday 28 September after a long illness.
Boo the dog gives illegal tobacco traders a fright
A dog named Boo gave organised crime a bit of a fright recently when she helped find stashes of illicit tobacco in a joint operation between East Ayrshire Trading Standards and Police Scotland.
Eric and Beatrice Bradford celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Councillor Jim McMahon visited Eric and Beatrice Bradford from Cumnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.
Celebrating success, community groups gather to showcase their regeneration projects
Representatives from community groups all over East Ayrshire came together in two events, one in Kilmarnock and one in Cumnock, to celebrate their success in completing life changing projects in their own areas.
Baton of Hope Tour to visit East Ayrshire next year
On World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), The Baton of Hope suicide prevention charity has announced the dates for its 2027 UK Tour, with East Ayrshire being confirmed as one of the hosts.
Coalfield communities welcome car hire with a difference
Rural communities are set to benefit from a new electric vehicle hire initiative aimed at helping to improving connectivity for residents in the Cumnock and Doon Valley areas, thanks to an innovative partnership project funded by Ayrshire Growth Deal.