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Labour bid to take over East Ayrshire Council leadership falls flat

Labour Group Leader Councillor Maureen Mackay launched move to take over as leader and fill cabinet posts with Labour members. But a series of tight votes saw the SNP retain their control of the council.

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

Labour bid to seize control of Scottish council from SNP falls flat

A LABOUR bid to take over three of the four top posts on a Scottish council, and hand another to the Rubbish Party, has fallen flat ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2023

Crews tackling huge 'grass fire' as smoke 'pours through' streets

Scottish Fire and Rescue Crews remain on the scene outside the village of Patna.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

East Ayrshire schools refurbishment update as major campus cost soars to £41.1m

The costs come as a result of sprialling inflation and supply issues and will also affect St Sophia's Primary School in Galston.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 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 · May 6, 2022