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East Ayrshire Council has been getting involved in a global initiative to help break down the barrier hunger can create in distracting children from their education.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran and the three health and social care partnerships in East, North and South Ayrshire are currently experiencing extremely high demand for services across the whole system – in urgent and emergency care, primary care services, acute hospital services, as well as in community and social care services.

Under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980, children who turn 5 years between 1 March 2023 and 29 February 2024, and whose parents/carers wish them to attend school, should be registered for education this week.

Registrars at the Burns Monument Centre have exciting new plans for the year ahead which will further enhance the services they already offer.

As 2022 draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the year just past, with its many ups and downs. 

Fenwick Community Initiatives recently received life-saving equipment donated by Sharp Business Systems.

The New Year will herald the realisation of a new era in Kilmarnock’s regeneration journey thanks to a new Kilmarnock Strategic Vision agreed by East Ayrshire Council this week.

As the festive season comes around again and we look forward to spending valuable time with our families and friends, it’s important to remember those who may be struggling at this time of year. As I am currently supporting MND Scotland as my chosen charity, I will be thinking especially about everyone who is currently living with motor neuron disease and the families and carers who are helping them to deal with this cruel disease.