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Message from Provost Jim Todd on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen
“The passing of Her Majesty The Queen brings great sadness for so many of us. Her Majesty’s dedication and longevity of service to the UK and the Commonwealth were unrivalled and she was greatly admired and respected by millions of people across the globe throughout her 70-year reign.
Condolence books open to the public
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran, Sheriff Iona Sara McDonald OBE and Provost Jim Todd signed the condolence book in memory of Her Majesty The Queen at the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock this morning.
New employability hub for Cumnock
The former Netherthird Library in Cumnock is set to become home to ‘SL66’, a new employability hub which will deliver learning and training opportunities to help local young people to progress into, and sustain, employment.
Matt and Irene Hood celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Councillor Barry Douglas visited Matt and Irene Hood from Kilmarnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.
George and Florence Anderson celebrate 75 years of wedded bliss
Provost Jim Todd and Councillor Clare Maitland visited Kilmarnock couple George and Florence Anderson recently to congratulate them on an incredible 75 years of marriage. They were married in St Andrew’s Church in Cumnock.
Council celebrates Merchant Navy Day
East Ayrshire Council hoisted the Red Ensign, or ‘Red Duster’, to mark Merchant Navy Day and raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.
Carson’s design wins school meal mascot competition!
Is it a bird, is it a plane.....no it’s a tattie – Super Tattie, the Council’s new school meal mascot.
‘Know Your Route’ campaign signposts communities to alcohol and drug recovery services
Kilmarnock residents are being encouraged to find out where alcohol and drug recovery services are available in their community, marking this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day.
Netherthird Primary to start School Streets trial in October
Following the success of School Streets trials at Catrine Primary and St Sophia’s Primary in Galston, Netherthird will be the next primary school to trial the initiative which aims to increase road safety and support active travel to school.
Dalrymple Primary receives glowing report
A visit to Dalrymple Primary and Early Childhood Centre by Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Education has led a glowing report that highlights work by Head Teacher Simon Leitch that has developed ‘a culture where children, families and staff feel valued.”