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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.

Dunlop Village Hall recently received life-saving equipment donated by Sweco UK.

Councillor Barry Douglas visited James and Ellen Fairbairn from Kilmarnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.

Depute Provost John McGhee and Councillor Barry Douglas visited Kilmarnock couple Robert and Mary Walker recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.

At the recent meeting of Cabinet, a Review of Additional Support Needs provision was presented to elected members who agreed the recommendations contained within the report.

Congratulations to Alice W. from P5C at Annanhill Primary who won second place at the Primary Schools’ Festival in Dumfries recently for her recital of the poem – The Ballad of Janitor Mackay.

A special time capsule ceremony was performed at St Sophia’s Primary where children and young people from all age groups within the school and Early Childhood Centre, led the celebrations.