GALSTON TO HURLFORD ROADWORKS
From Monday 5 July East Ayrshire Council’s Roads Maintenance Unit will be carrying out resurfacing works on the A71 – Galston to Hurlford.
This £255,000 project will involve removing part of the existing road surface, kerbing, drainage, regulating and resurfacing a 1690 metre length of carriageway.
Preparatory works will take place over the first 5 days. To ensure the safety of our work force and the travelling public a convoy system will be in operation during this period and some delays ..read more Read more
COUNCIL AND POLICE PUT THE NAIL INTO TYRE DUMPING BUSINESS
East Ayrshire Council’s Corporate Enforcement Unit (CEU) and Strathclyde Police have been working in partnership to combat illegal dumping (fly tipping).
Thanks to information from the public, a 30-year-old man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal for illegally dumping vehicle tyres near Earlston just outside Kilmarnock. The CEU will also report the firm involved to SEPA and the home authority for further offences linked to waste licences and disposal.
Councillor Jim Todd, Spokesperson for Improving Community Safety said: “This case clearly ..read more Read more
RESURFACING – A70 SMALLBURN ROAD, MUIRKIRK
From Monday 19 July East Ayrshire Council’s Roads Maintenance Unit will be carrying out resurfacing works on the A70 Smallburn Road, Muirkirk.
The works will take approximately 7 days to complete. This £80,000 project will involve removing the existing road surface, deep patching, kerbing, regulating and resurfacing a 300 metre length of carriageway.
Preparatory works will take place over the first five days – Monday 19 July to Friday 23 July. To ensure the safety of our work force and the ..read more Read more
GIVING CHILDREN A CHANCE
East Ayrshire Council has signed a promise to commit to the aims of the Who Cares? Scotland Anti-Stigma campaign which sets out to give looked after children and young people a fair chance in life.
Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council was joined by Councillor Maureen McKay and Councillor Tom Cook to sign the promise to support the campaign at the recent Council meeting which also featured a drama presentation from young people called “One Big Family”. The messages from ..read more Read more
LEARNING DISABILITY WEEK
Cumnock hosted a unique event recently when over 300 people enjoyed a football tournament to celebrate Learning Disability Week.
Teams of all ages and abilities competed together in bright sunshine with great enthusiasm. This was just one of a number of events held in East Ayrshire which celebrated the aims of Learning Disability Week – to celebrate the abilities of those involved and real integration of able bodied and disabled people.
Adam Ingram, Minister for Children and Young People, who opened ..read more Read more
CLASSIC BIKES THIS WEEKEND AT THE DEAN
Dean Castle Country Park’s annual classic bike show in association with Ayr Classic Motorcycle Club takes place this Sunday 4 July from 12pm – 4pm.
Come along and admire bikes of different ages, makes and models. This is a perfect chance to see some stunning classic bikes and have a chat to the owners for free!
There will be a giant slide and bouncy castle for the kids, side stalls and Owl Magic will be on hand to entertain the young ..read more Read more
FIREWORKS WILL LIGHT UP OUR SKIES AGAIN!
East Ayrshire Council will once again be hosting a Firework Display in Kay Park, Kilmarnock this November.
Cabinet has agreed to a series of changes to the event’s funding, and for the first time the public will be asked to make a voluntary contribution to help cover the running costs.
Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council said: “The Budget consultation held earlier this year received mixed responses about the fireworks display. There is wide spread support for the display, ..read more Read more
ZERO TOLERANCE KILMARNOCK
The Council’s Corporate Enforcement Unit is continuing to target the town centre with a Zero Tolerance approach to littering.
The ‘crack-down’ unit is continuing to patrol Kilmarnock Bus Station issuing fixed penalty notices on a regular basis. They are also carrying out regular patrols of the former MFI car park and McDonald’s car park which are strewn with litter on a daily basis.
Councillor Jim Todd, Spokesperson for Improving Community Safety said: “The Corporate Enforcement Unit regularly targets the two car ..read more Read more
EAST AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS MAKE IT KILMARNOCK
Economic growth in Kilmarnock is set to be given a £100,000 boost from the Community Planning Partnership Development Fund.
The East Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board approved the funding allocation at its meeting of 24 June, to support the ‘Make it Kilmarnock’ (MiK) Plan.
The substantial funding award will contribute to the development and implementation of the following three early action projects, which will support sustainable economic growth in the town:
• Retail Rocks: An innovative new public/private sector partnership competition-based ..read more Read more
ANNUAL TENANTS CONFERENCE 2010
Tenants and residents gathered in Kilmarnock recently for the seventh annual tenant’s conference at the Park Hotel.
Over 60 members of the local community attended the event to learn more about the future of housing in East Ayrshire. Delegates attended workshops on Homelessness, Housing Asset Services and Rent Setting and presentations were given by Elizabeth Morton, Depute Chief Executive/ Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services and Chris McAleavey, Head of Housing. As part of a packed programme delegates could also ..read more Read more
