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Register to vote

Make sure you’re registered to vote in the upcoming Scottish Parliamentary Election on 7 May 2026. Register no later than midnight on Monday 20 April.

Find out how to register

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Garden waste permits

Garden waste permits for 2026 are now available to purchase online.

Apply for a garden waste permit

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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

Latest News

09 March 2026

Changes to your bin collection service

A new bin collection service will be rolled out in two phases starting in Cumnock and the surrounding area from May 2026, and Kilmarnock and the surrounding area from October.

06 March 2026

New deployable cameras installed across East Ayrshire

New redeployable CCTV cameras are being installed in priority areas across East Ayrshire to tackle environmental crime and improve community safety.

05 March 2026

New vocational training launched for E V mechanics

East Ayrshire Council has launched a new vocation training programme as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal’s ambitions to upskill residents in Cumnock and Doon Valley, enabling them to access employment ...

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