Neighbourhood Services

The Department has responsibility for the delivery of the following essential, high quality public services throughout East Ayrshire:-

Leisure Services covers the Dean Castle Country Park, Library, Registration and Information Services, Arts & Museums, Outdoor Amenities (including street cleaning), Community Recreation and Leisure Development.

Housing Services covers traditional Housing and Homeless service provision alongside Community Safety and Cleansing Services.

Building and Works is the in-house contractor providing a repair, maintenance and capital programme service to the Council's housing and property portfolio.

Roads and Transportation covers Local Transport Strategy, Road and Bridge Design, Road and Street Lighting, Road Safety Information, Road Maintenance, Road Works Information, Scaffolding Permits and Skip Permits.

The Director of Neighbourhood Services also has direct responsibility for the departmental Central Services and Emergency Planning functions and, on behalf of the Council, is responsible for Police, Fire and Water services liaison.