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Free Christmas parking

Free parking is available in Kilmarnock town centre after 1pm from Friday 12 December until Wednesday 31 December 2025.

Find out more about parking

Winter advice

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.

View the awareness events calendar

Latest News

16 December 2025

Christmas message from Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader, East Ayrshire Council

What is Christmas all about? It’s a time for reflection and looking forward to the year ahead and what’s yet to come.

15 December 2025

Financial recovery plan for Health and Social Care Partnership

Last week’s Council meeting agreed to set up a recovery taskforce to address the projected overspend of £10.280m for Council-commissioned health and care services within the Direction from East Ayrshire Integration ...

12 December 2025

Provost's festive message 2025

As we approach the festive season, it’s important to take a moment to think about those in our communities who give so much of themselves to care for others.

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