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National Playday 2026

East Ayrshire’s free Playday takes place on Wednesday 5 August 2026 from 11am to 3pm at the Kay Park in Kilmarnock.

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Changes to bin collection services

Find out about the new bin collection service that will be introduced on a phased basis from May 2026.

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Burns First Edition Festival celebrated in Kilmarnock 30 July 2026
Burns First Edition Festival celebrated in Kilmarnock
The sixth Burns First Edition Festival was a great success again this year, drawing visitors and local people alike to celebrate the special relationship Burns had with Kilmarnock.
John and Margaret Bannerman celebrate Platinum Wedding Anniversary 29 July 2026
John and Margaret Bannerman celebrate Platinum Wedding Anniversary
Provost Claire Leitch and Councillor Ellen Freel visited Kilmaurs couple John and Margaret Bannerman recently to congratulate them on 70 years of marriage.
Thomas and Jean Keddie celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary 29 July 2026
Thomas and Jean Keddie celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Councillor William Lennox visited Muirkirk couple Thomas and Jean Keddie recently to congratulate them on 60 years of marriage.
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