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Statement from Councillor Douglas Reid – Leader of East Ayrshire Council 

East Ayrshire Council’s Capital Programme works are continuing during the school summer holidays with improvement works taking place across the area. 

On Monday 14 and Thursday 17 July, and Monday 21 and Thursday 24 July - Western Road recycling centre will close at 3.50pm.

As East Ayrshire’s five year multi-million pound Place Based Investment Programme enters its final year, Councillors recognised its success in bringing communities together to make real and lasting improvements through co-operation, consultation and a process of “sharing the love” which has meant funds were eked out to provide the maximum possible benefits in communities large and small throughout the whole area.

Following significant work over the past few months, a start date has been set for the redevelopment of the Palace Theatre and Grand Hall in Kilmarnock.

East Ayrshire Provost Claire Leitch has chosen East Ayrshire Young Carers as the charity she will support for the next year to help raise the profile of young carers and the emotional and practical support that is available to them.

Helping people of all ages and abilities into worthwhile careers is a big part of East Ayrshire Council’s Community Wealth Building strategy. The strong track record of the Employability Teams is now moving forward with approval of a new four year long programme which is being introduced at HMP Kilmarnock. 

250 children and young people from eight primary schools and Doon Academy have taken part in the annual outdoor water safety day at Loch Doon. 

A special celebration event was held at St Joseph’s Academy recently that recognised children and young people from across East Ayrshire who are committed to introducing environmental change to their classrooms and communities.

Members of the armed forces gathered at Council Headquarters in Kilmarnock today to pay tribute to the contribution made by all those who serve or have served in His Majesty’s Armed Forces.

From Monday 7 July, East Ayrshire Council will begin enforcement of the pavement parking legislation which will mean that anyone parking on pavements, dropped kerbs or double parking will be issued with an instant parking ticket of £100, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.