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The site of the much admired Robert Burns Mural at the corner of John Dickie Street and Strand Street in Kilmarnock will be undergoing a makeover in June, as work starts on a brand new public feature and events space, named Poets' Corner.

Kilmarnock saw the triumphant return of the Senior Care Home Games last week at which over 60 residents from East Ayrshire represented their care home teams across six sporting events.

A new strategy that will support young and adult carers has been launched by East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership and East Ayrshire Carers' Centre during Carers' Week 2026.

Ayrshire is in a strong position to sustain long-term digital growth, economic resilience and competitiveness thanks to their participation in the 5G Innovation Project.

North and East Ayrshire Councils have launched a new Shared Economic Development Service, as part of a coordinated approach to delivering economic priorities across the region.

East Ayrshire Council has published information on Councillors’ remuneration, Allowances and Expenses that were paid to Councillors during financial year 2025/2026.

East Ayrshire Council can confirm that due to unforeseen and entirely unrelated circumstances, and for the foreseeable future, Chief Executive Eddie Fraser and Depute Chief Executive Richard Grieveson are unfortunately not currently available to undertake their duties. Interim arrangements have been put in place with immediate effect.

Exciting STEM events have been taking place in schools across East Ayrshire with over 1500 P6 and P7 children benefitting from the extensive programme.

Senior pupils from no less than 22 Ayrshire secondary schools will soon take part in a five-a-side football tournament while learning about gender-based violence and the issues faced by women and girls in our communities.

East Ayrshire Council is hosting a business drop-in event for anyone who is running a business, starting one, growing one, or leading a community organisation that operates like an enterprise.

Young carers in East Ayrshire are set to receive a guaranteed interview for posts within the Council if they meet the essential criteria.

Children from Loanhead and Gargieston Primaries had the experience of a lifetime this week thanks to the Scottish Football Association and The Killie Community.