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East Ayrshire Council

Non-statutory subsidised school transport pilot exercise starts soon

The pilot exercise to encourage secondary pupils who currently use non-statutory subsidised school transport to use active travel routes or public bus services instead starts later this month.

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Changes to town centre parking tariffs coming soon

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.  

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William and Betty Murdoch celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary

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

Galloway and Southern biosphere moorland site

Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership seeks new Trustees

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.

A very competitive areodynamics lesson with Kaleb and James from Onthank Primary and Cllrs Ingram, Cowan and Boyd

The future is now!

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

Provost Todd joins Zara Smith (far left) and performers at DanceFest 2024

DanceFest 2024 – Ayrshire biggest celebration of dance

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

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Housing improvements underway in communities across East Ayrshire

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.

Cllrs Adams, Reid and Jones with Scott Robertson, Ewin Murray, PC Campbell and Gayle and Brendan from Cut N Connect

Cutting edge project works with Grange Academy

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.

Cllr McMahon joins the Greener Communities team

East Ayrshire gets a good Spring clean

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.

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Celebrating 50 years of town twinning with Kulmbach

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

East Ayrshire Council

Cabinet agrees future direction for tackling poverty and inequality in East Ayrshire

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.

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Mauchline launches Community Action Plan

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