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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.

East Ayrshire Council has made a pledge to boost the region’s economy by choosing to support local businesses whenever it possibly can.

Experienced drivers got the chance to brush up on their driving knowledge and receive advice from road safety professionals at an event organised by Ayrshire Roads Alliance and North Ayrshire Council road safety teams.

East Ayrshire Council and the Community Planning Partnership hosted an Early Intervention and Prevention roundtable event at CentreStage this week.

East Ayrshire’s Playday made a welcome return to Kilmarnock’s Kay Park last week, and was enjoyed by over 6000 children and families who took part in the celebration of play and fun.

Depute Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Linda Mabon visited Logan couple George and Isobell Copeland recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

Jean Wyper has been celebrating her centenary in Kilmarnock.

Depute Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor William Lennox visited Catrine couple John and Anne Fleming recently to congratulate them on 65 years of marriage.