CONNECTING PLACES PROJECT CONTINUES APACE
The ‘Connecting Places Project’, currently being implemented by East Ayrshire Council, has moved into its next phase. The scheme, which aims to improve the street environment with upgraded lighting and pedestrian areas, has recently started at the Railway Station and West George Street area. This includes Langland Brae, West George Street, Garden Street and Portland Street.
Works are scheduled to be complete by mid November and during this time a temporary road closure will be in place prohibiting vehicle access to ..read more Read more
THE XCHANGE FACTOR!
There may not be much singing, but there’s certainly plenty of hard work going on at Dean Castle Country Park just now as the Council’s Countryside Services Section work with Xchange Scotland to develop an international volunteer project in the park.
Xchange Scotland is a voluntary organisation developed by Scottish volunteers and others committed to making positive changes in society. For the past six years, the members have been deeply involved in international volunteering with numerous local partners all around the ..read more Read more
Review of Community Council Scheme 2010 (Stage 1)
The Council has agreed to a public consultation exercise on a review of the Scheme. A Review Information Pack will be available for inspection at Local Offices/Libraries throughout East Ayrshire as well as Council Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock or from the links below. Whilst it is not proposed to carry out a full review or amend Community Council boundaries at this time, any comments/proposals on amendments to Community Council boundaries received will be given due consideration under this review.
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PICK A PARK COMES TO MUIRKIRK
East Ayrshire Council is inviting local groups, businesses and individuals to join in a litter clean at Victory Park, Muirkirk on Saturday 28 August from 9am to 11am.
Representatives of the Council will join the clean up and they would be delighted to see as many people as possible from the local community join them.
Come along and help look after your local area by meeting at 9.00am at the pavilion in Victory Park where you will be given safety gloves, ..read more Read more
CLASSIC BIKE SHOW RESCHEDULED
Dean Castle Country Park’s annual classic bike show will now take place on Sunday 8 August from 12pm – 4pm after being postponed back in July due to the weather.
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 there on ..read more Read more
SUMMER EVENTS AT THE DEAN
The summer programme of events continues at Dean Castle Country Park with Close Encounters on Sunday 8 August. Join the Rangers and get up close and personal with “alien-like” beasties and learn more about the world beneath your feet. This event starts at 2.30pm and places are limited so please book online at www.deancastle.com or telephone 01563 522702.
Don’t forget that the Classic Bike Show which was postponed in July will also take place on Sunday 8th from 12pm – 4pm ..read more Read more
A71 ROAD REPAIRS TO COMMENCE
Resurfacing works are due to commence on the section of the A71 between Moorfield Roundabout and Corsehill Roundabout.
The repairs are required after the section of road suffered badly as a result of the previous severe winter.
During the spring and early summer the speed on this section of road was reduced to 50 mph for safety reasons until the repairs could be organised and financed.
The works are due to commence on Monday 9 August 2010 and will last no longer that ..read more Read more
IMPROVEMENT WORKS ON A76
Transport Scotland and Amey Highways will be delivering a £1.6 million improvement scheme to the A76 at Mauchline.
This significant investment will:
upgrade almost one mile of the A76. renew the road surface. improve drainage. provide landscape renewal.The work will start on-site on 12th July to coincide with the school summer holidays and, weather permitting, last a total of 10 weeks. A finish date of 27th September is anticipated.
The works, designed and managed by Amey, will be delivered in three phases and make use of traffic restrictions. Phase ..read more Read more
A76 Mauchline: £1.6m Essential Reconstruction Project Begins
Essential reconstruction works in the village of Mauchline get underway on Monday 12 July for 10 weeks. This £1.6m Transport Scotland investment, designed by trunk road managers Amey, will see the delivery of 1.7km of resurfacing, drainage and landscaping works on this busy section of the A76.
Amey, along with their Principal Contractor Barr Construction, shall take possession of the carriageway from Monday 12 July, and begin works at the south end of the village, to ensure the works in ..read more Read more
Kilmarnock Connecting Places – Regeneration moves forward
The Regeneration of Kilmarnock’s Town Centre is moving rapidly on, with the start of the “Kilmarnock – Connecting Places Project” getting underway in Nelson Street. And during the works, aimed at improving the quality of the street surfaces, it will be “business as usual” for all the surrounding retailers and offices.
The £1.4million project aims to improve the environment of key locations in the town, improving street surfaces and lighting and making walking between areas in the town centre a more ..read more Read more
