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Parking charges in and around Kilmarnock town centre are set to change, following an extensive review of on-street and off-street arrangements, and a number of proposals were approved by East Ayrshire councillors at a meeting of Cabinet earlier this week.  

Depute Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Alyson Simmons visited Auchinleck couple William and Betty Murdoch recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership, the charitable organisation delivering projects in conservation, enterprise, education and climate resilience across southwest Scotland’s UNESCO-designated area, has put out a call for new members to join its board of Trustees.

300 young people attended a special event at the William McIlvanney Campus recently, showcasing robotics, AI technology and STEM careers.

Dance Fest, Ayrshire’s biggest celebration of dance, had three sell out shows last week at the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr.

When Council tenants were asked for their priorities last December, the response was clear with 71% stating that improving the existing housing stock was their top priority.

In a first for Scotland, Grange Academy has started working with local charity Cut N Connect, bringing top quality hairdressing to the school for the young people and their families.

Towns and villages across East Ayrshire are cleaner, greener and more vibrant after being treated to a good Spring clean throughout the month of April.

Provost Jim Todd and Depute Provost Claire Leitch made a special trip to Germany last weekend to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of Kilmarnock being twinned with the town of Kulmbach.

At a recent meeting of Cabinet, Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council and all elected members present, recognised that tackling poverty and inequality within East Ayrshire was a top priority and took a decision on the future direction of support to our local communities and businesses.

Mauchline launched its Community Action Plan last week with a special celebration event at Centre Stane.

Eight football teams representing recovery groups from across Ayrshire came together to show addiction the red card and celebrate recovery in the community.