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East Ayrshire Council by-election result
Caroline Barton (Scottish National Party) has been elected to serve as Councillor for Ward 2 (Kilmarnock North) following the local government by-election on Thursday 20 February 2025.
Marion Palmer celebrates 100th birthday
Marion Palmer has been celebrating her centenary in Muirkirk.
Kilmarnock North by-election
The by-election for Ward 2 (Kilmarnock North) takes place this Thursday 20 February. Polling stations will be open from 7am-10pm at NWKLEUS on Kirkton Road and North West Area Centre on Western Road.
Burns Supper fun in Kilmarnock
Provost Claire Leitch enjoyed a Burns supper in Kilmarnock recently which was organised by East Ayrshire Council’s Local Area Co-ordinators in partnership with The Howff Burns Club, Kilmarnock and The Howard Centre.
National Park bid gets conditional East Ayrshire support
Moves to create a proposed National Park in the South West of Scotland got conditional endorsement from East Ayrshire Councillors as they agreed their submission to the National Park Consultation at their Cabinet meeting this week.
IT disruption - Saturday 8 February 2025
Some of our online services will be down for essential maintenance on Saturday 8 February from 8am.
Postal votes arriving soon for Ward 2 by-election
Postal votes for the by-election in Ward 2 (Kilmarnock North) will be arriving through letterboxes soon.
Jobs and Training Fund success exceeds expectations for East Ayrshire's young people
Nearly 240 local young people have now benefitted from training and support, enabling and equipping them with the skills required to access full time jobs across the local area thanks to East Ayrshire Council’s Jobs and Training Fund – exceeding all expectations at the outset of the programme.
Community Asset Transfer of Fenwick playing field approved
East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet agreed this week to approve a 10-year lease of Fenwick’s King George V playing field to Fenwick Community Initiatives under the Community Asset Transfer framework.
Pupils gather to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Local pupils helped to remember those who were involved in all aspects of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides as part of an event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
New accommodation provision planned in Galston
East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet recently agreed proposals to repurpose existing housing stock at Clinchyard Place in Galston, to help meet the increasing demand for accommodation for disabled people and to support Ukrainian refugees looking to settle in East Ayrshire.
Council takes significant strides to respond to financial pressures
The Chief Financial Officer, Joe McLachlan provided an update on the latest financial position at a meeting of Cabinet on Wednesday 15 January 2025.