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A gull is standing beside an empty nest on a roof and another gull with a suitcase. Don't let gulls take over your roof, remove the nests so they don't return every year.

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

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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.

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Latest News

Make sure you’re registered to vote 09 February 2026
Make sure you’re registered to vote
The Scottish Parliamentary Election is coming up on Thursday 7 May and residents of East Ayrshire are being reminded to make sure they’re registered to vote.
CoRE project gets underway in Cumnock 09 February 2026
CoRE project gets underway in Cumnock
A local housing development in Cumnock is the first project to benefit from the innovative CoRE project (Community Renewable Energy) as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal.
Pupils gather to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 28 January 2026
Pupils gather to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Local pupils helped to remember those who were involved in all aspects of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides as part of an event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
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