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Fireworks and bonfire safety

As firework season approaches, stay safe at bonfire night.

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Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day events will be held throughout East Ayrshire on Sunday 8 November 2026.

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27 October 2026

Accounts Commission praises Council’s Leadership

East Ayrshire Council’s leadership has been praised in a report released today by the Accounts Commission.

26 October 2026

Kinship group provides a warm welcome

Killie Kin Care East Ayrshire is a peer support group that meets every Thursday from 11am to 1pm at 31A Titchfield Street in Kilmarnock.

23 October 2026

M&S foodstore obtains planning consent

East Ayrshire Council’s Planning Committee today approved an application by Marks and Spencer to use Units 3 and 4 at Queens Drive Retail Park for a foodstore.

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