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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

Latest News

Flowerbank ECC celebrates 80 years 15 August 2025
Flowerbank ECC celebrates 80 years
Flowerbank Early Childhood Centre in Kilmarnock celebrated its 80th anniversary recently with a family fun day.
Josephine Vergarvwen celebrates 100th birthday 12 August 2025
Josephine Vergarvwen celebrates 100th birthday
Josephine Vergarvwen has been celebrating her centenary in Ayr.
Ann and Billy Lennox celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary 11 August 2025
Ann and Billy Lennox celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Councillor June Kyle visited Ann and Billy Lennox from Cumnock recently to pass on congratulations as they celebrated fifty years of marriage.
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