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Free Christmas parking

Free parking is available in Kilmarnock town centre after 1pm from Friday 12 December until Wednesday 31 December 2025.

Find out more about parking

Winter advice

Be prepared and stay safe this winter.

Information and advice about winter

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Awareness events calendar

A list of local, national and international causes and events we will acknowledge our support throughout the year.

View the awareness events calendar

Latest News

11 December 2025

Kilmarnock Academy pupils crowned champions at the National Quadcopter challenge

Four young people from Kilmarnock Academy - Robbie, Nathan, Matthew and Lucas - have won £10,000 for their school at the UK finals of the RTX Quadcopter Challenge in London.

11 December 2025

Hugh and Margaret Black celebrate Blue Sapphire Wedding Anniversary

Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Barry Douglas visited Hugh and Margaret Black recently to congratulate them on 65 years of marriage.

09 December 2025

Muirkirk Primary celebrates silver Rights Respecting Award

Muirkirk Primary held a special celebration recently, to mark earning a Silver: Rights Respecting Award from UNICEF, a leading organisation supporting children and their rights across the world.

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