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Island solar project will help tackle fuel poverty
A North Ayrshire Council partnership project has seen more than 30 homes on Great Cumbrae being fitted with solar panels and battery storage systems.
01 June 2026

North Ayrshire’s Commonwealth Baton relay on final leg
This week brought further excitement as the baton travelled from the mainland to Arran, following its tour of schools in the North Coast.
29 May 2026

Three island projects get funding boost
Members of three island community organisations that received Scottish Government funding worth a total of £85,000 are making great progress with projects.
28 May 2026

School celebrates 50th anniversary
Staff and pupils at a North Ayrshire school are burying a time capsule as part of celebrations marking its 50th anniversary.
01 April 2026

Community Conversation events planned for North Coast
Upcoming Community Conversation events are planned for North Coast residents in the coming weeks. Those unable attend can participate via an online survey.
13 March 2026
Artist in Residence named for Bioregion project
North Ayrshire Council is welcoming an exciting place-based arts residency on the Isle of Cumbrae, supported by Creative Scotland.
05 March 2026

School pupil designs official tartan for Brazil
A North Ayrshire school pupil has designed an official tartan for the people of Brazil that is expected to be used at the World Cup
17 February 2026

Plaque unveiled to mark flood protection scheme success
North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson has helped to mark the success of a £48million flood protection scheme by unveiling a plaque at the site.
04 February 2026

Nominations sought for West Kilbride Community Council
Nominations are now open to become a member of West Kilbride Community Council and papers must be submitted by Monday 2 February.
13 January 2026

Update on island flooding works
A multi-million-pound project that is part of an Isle of Cumbrae flood protection scheme is expected to start at the end of January.
08 January 2026

Work continues on B781 landslip repairs
Motorists and commuters are advised that ongoing repair works are now expected to be finished in January, after heavy rain caused a delay.
22 December 2025

Three island projects get funding boost
Two organisations on Cumbrae and one on Arran have received funding to deliver projects that support the ambitions of the National Islands Plan.
16 December 2025
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