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Early learning and childcare

Applications for funded early learning and childcare places for 3 and 4 year olds are now open until midnight on Friday 27 February.

Find out more and how to apply

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Garden waste permits

Garden waste permits for 2026 are now available to purchase online.

Apply for a garden waste permit

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Stop gulls from nesting and breeding

Don't let gulls take over your roof, remove the nests now so they don't return every year.

Tips on how to stop attracting gulls

Latest News

27 February 2026

New ASL classes agreed at meeting of Cabinet

At the recent meeting of Cabinet, an update was provided to elected members on the Review of Additional Support Needs (ASN) Provision within East Ayrshire.

27 February 2026

Chief Executive of Qualifications Scotland visits SL33 in Kilmarnock

Nick Page, Chief Executive of Scotland's new national awarding body, Qualifications Scotland and Chief Examiner Donna Stewart visited SL33 in Kilmarnock recently to find out more about the service the team ...

26 February 2026

Council agrees changes to parking service

East Ayrshire Council has agreed a number of changes to the way it delivers its parking service following a wide-ranging review which looked into Ayrshire Roads Alliance’s parking enforcement and support ...

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