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Councillor James Adams visited Robertina and Robert Parsons from Kilmarnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Councillor Drew Filson visited Andrew and Janette Aitken from Drongan recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Annanhill Golf Club and North West Bowling Club recently received life-saving equipment donated by Prism Medical.

The Council’s award-winning Facilities and Property Management team is hosting a job fair on Monday 7 November at Rothesay House in Cumnock.

“The new toys are amazing!” and “We love our new school” – that was the expert verdict of the children and young people from Crosshouse Primary and Communication Centre at the official key handover.

The Ayrshire Road Alliance, on behalf of East Ayrshire Council, has taken huge strides towards achieving the goals of its Climate Change Strategy for Transport by changing from diesel to hydro treated vegetable oil (HVO) for almost all fleet vehicles.

Amelia and Olivia from Loanhead Primary and Early Childhood Centre joined Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council to unveil a plaque at a special ceremony to mark its official opening.

Depute Provost Claire Leitch joined in the fun at the intergenerational tea dance at Dumfries House this week.

Following a comprehensive and positive public consultation, Cabinet has agreed to take the next steps to submit a funding bid to the Scottish Government for an inclusive educational development in North West Kilmarnock, on the sites of Mount Carmel Primary and Onthank Primary and Early Childhood Centre.

Weel done tae Amanda Dunn from Shortlees Primary who lifted the Scots Language teacher of the year award at the national Scots Language Awards, organised by Hands Up for Trad, Scotland’s traditional culture, music and arts organisation.

Hopes to reinstate a dark sky facility in Dalmellington were further raised recently as East Ayrshire councillors approved a funding request for a feasibility study to explore options to replace the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory which was ravaged by fire in June 2021.

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has approved over £3 million of spending to help support individuals, families and business through the Cost of Living Crisis.