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Councillors reject call for ‘very British’ daily flag raising

A call to fly the Union Flag, Saltire and East Ayrshire flags daily at East Ayrshire Council’s headquarters was roundly rejected following…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2025

Former head teacher's 'great privilege' as she reopens £858,000 refurbished nursery

The new facility boasts four playrooms, a sensory room and a mezzanine and storytelling deck.

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

Memorial to hundreds of East Ayrshire residents who died in pandemic to be proposed

SNP Leader Douglas Reid will propose the memorial, while paying tribute to those who worked at the frontline, at council on Thursday.

Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023

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New Kilmarnock housing scheme opens in 'high demand' area of town

Resident Mr McCluskey was delighted to show visitors from the Council around his new home at Witch Road.

Daily Record · Jun 8, 2023

Kilmarnock Heritage Railway Trust granted lease to create social enterprise cafe

The Trust will bring the Old Man's Cabin in Howard Park back to life following a successful consultation and Council's decision.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

Council Leader vows to keep fighting for finances to upgrade vital Bellfield Roundabout

Councillor Douglas Reid said that, while disappointed with the failed bids for support, the importance of the interchange meant that he would keep lobbying for national investment

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

East Ayrshire Council publishes elected members' salaries - and their expenses - for the last financial year

The local authority has published a breakdown of councillors' salaries, their expenses and details over other expenditure.

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023

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Ayrshire Growth Deal cash plea as projects ready for £250m investment plan

The UK and Scottish governments have been asked to do more to finance the deals.

Daily Record · May 17, 2023

Call for East Ayrshire Council HQ to be put up for sale in favour of town centre site

East Ayrshire Council's SNP Leader Douglas Reid pushed back and said it would cost tens of millions to replicate London Road facilities elsewhere

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023

Couple's 'life-changing' £15,000 benefit upgrade that means they can put the heating on

The work of East Ayrshire Carers Centre to support unpaid carers was put in the spotlight at East Ayrshire Integration Joint Board

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

East Ayrshire's subsidised school bus runs could be scrapped

East Ayrshire Council is looking to end its subsidised school bus service, the only one in Scotland, amid increasing costs.

Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023

Concern as vaping is 'bigger than smoking ever was' at Ayrshire schools

Head of Education at East Ayrshire Council responds to concerns over health issues

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

East Ayrshire investment plan announced as £500m to be directed into huge projects

The local authority's Cabinet approved the plans which will see vast sums of cash invested into numerous projects over the coming decade.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023

Kilmarnock's iconic clock to be removed 'with immediate effect'

The site at the top of John Finnie Street will be landscaped instead.

Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022

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Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022

Free parking returns to Kilmarnock over Christmas but with one big change

The new scheme goes live on December 1.

Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022

East Ayrshire Council agrees to spend £3.1m on 'initial' work to tackle cost of living crisis

Efforts will consolidate existing services and provision but are only a starting point, says the local authority.

Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022

East Ayrshire Council begin legal moves to secure ownership of defective building

The local authority is weighing up the option of applying for a vesting order as part of a six-figure project.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2022

East Ayrshire education boss defends summer scheme as she makes 'proud' admission

A number of parents have been left incredibly unhappy at plans put in place over the summer.

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Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022

East Ayrshire councillors' pay and expenses made public

East Ayrshire Councillors were paid £730,000 but made just £2,774 in claims during 2021/22.

Daily Record · May 23, 2022

Worried SNP councillors saw 15-year rule of East Ayrshire come under threat amid Labour power grab speculation

Councillor Douglas Reid on being returned as Council leader for a fourth term despite rumours of Labour attempt to take over control of East Ayrshire.

Daily Record · May 19, 2022

SNP retain control of East Ayrshire Council as 'rock n roll' Provost Jim Todd returns after being ousted

Douglas Reid also returns as council leader after being elected unopposed.

Daily Record · May 6, 2022

SNP triumph in East Ayrshire but council remains hung as group leaders begin serious talks

Votes were counted today at the Galleon Centre in Kilmarnock with the Nationalists taking most seats but falling short of a majority.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

SNP, Labour and Conservatives rule out formal coalition after East Ayrshire Council elections

The SNP, Labour and Conservative groups have all ruled out forming a coalition after May's elections.

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