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East Ayrshire Council is adopting a ‘measured approach’ to fiscal management as it strives to overcome the financial challenges of not only this current year, but to prepare the ground for years to come.

By-elections for Ward 3 (Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse) and Ward 9 (Doon Valley) will take place on Thursday 14 November 2024.

Dunlop Early Childhood Centre opened to children on Wednesday 21 August and, at a special ceremony, the keys were officially handed over.

Councillor Elaine Stewart visited Helen and Alex Yates from Bellsbank recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Depute Provost Claire Leitch visited George and Helena Oszczypala from Auchinleck recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Kevin McGregor visited Darvel couple Frank and Janette Ballantyne to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage

East Ayrshire Council hoisted the Red Ensign, or ‘Red Duster’, to mark Merchant Navy Day and raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers. The 'Blue Duster' was also raised in honour of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Young people from East Ayrshire were in the mood for dancing all day long, thanks to summer schools held in Mauchline and Kilmarnock.

At the recent meeting of Full Council, a number of decisions were taken on the future of Cleaner Communities, including investment of over £10million, following a comprehensive review of waste management services.

Depute Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Drew Filson visited Patna couple Alex and Mary Kirkwood recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Councillor Elaine Stewart visited Ronald and Margaret Clarke from Drongan recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

East Ayrshire Council and East Ayrshire Leisure Trust (EALT) are hosting a community information session to give members of the public an opportunity to view design proposals for Cultural Kilmarnock, including the refurbishment of the Palace Theatre and Grand Hall complex in Kilmarnock.

The drop-in event will take place on Thursday 29 August between 4:30pm and 7pm, in the foyer of the Palace Theatre.

Large scale drawings and artists impressions will be on display along with a fly-round video presentation of the proposals. Visitors will also have an opportunity to discuss the project with members of the project team and to provide feedback on the proposals.