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Pavement parking legislation

From 7 July, parking on pavements or dropped kerbs and double-parking won’t be allowed in East Ayrshire. If you’re caught, you could receive a £100 fine.

Find out more about pavement parking
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Swooping scavengers after your fast food?

Keep the waste in and the gulls out. Secure your rubbish and stop feeding the habit.

Tips on how to stop attracting gulls
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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

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Capital programme continues at pace over the school summer holidays 14 July 2025
Capital programme continues at pace over the school summer holidays
East Ayrshire Council’s Capital Programme works are continuing during the school summer holidays with improvement works taking place across the area.
Change to operating hours at Western Road recycling centre for four days in July 11 July 2025
Change to operating hours at Western Road recycling centre for ...
On Monday 14 and Thursday 17 July, and Monday 21 and Thursday 24 July - Western Road recycling centre will close at 3.50pm.
Statement from East Ayrshire Council in relation to Dean Street Kilmarnock 10 July 2025
Statement from East Ayrshire Council in relation to Dean Street ...

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