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Visiting restrictions introduced at hospital sites
Following a sharp rise in viral respiratory infections, NHS Ayrshire & Arran has suspended routine visiting across all hospitals from Thursday 4 December.
04 December 2025

Council keep it local as report details annual spending
North Ayrshire Council is continuing to maintain its commitment to local companies, a new report has confirmed.
04 December 2025

20mph speed limit will improve road safety
The speed limit on hundreds of roads will start to change to 20mph later this month. A national drive to cut speed limits was approved back in June
03 December 2025

Support is available over the festive period
North Ayrshire Council is running a Christmas social media campaign offering advice and signposting residents to support that is available.
02 December 2025
Festive period bin collection information
Residents are being encouraged to check bin collection dates over the festive period as there will be changes in some areas.
01 December 2025

£204,000 for communities - you voted, we listened!
You voted, we listened! We're delighted to announce the successful community groups who have received funding from our latest PB round.
01 December 2025

Free breakfasts are back for secondary school pupils
The Winter Warmer Breakfast initiative is returning to North Ayrshire’s secondary schools every school morning from Monday 1 December.
28 November 2025

Provost backs call to end violence against women
North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson is continuing her ongoing support for a global campaign that works to end violence against women and girls.
27 November 2025

Dog Breeders urged to get licence by Council
North Ayrshire Council is urging people from across the region to carry out due diligence when buying a dog from a breeder.
27 November 2025

Help is available for those who need a Christmas bike
Anyone who needs a bike in time for Christmas is encouraged to contact North Ayrshire Council’s Employability service.
25 November 2025

Woodland Grant Fund is open
Community organisations have another chance to secure money to help play their part in North Ayrshire’s tree-planting programme.
25 November 2025

Budget surveys attract more than 500 responses so far
We are conducting engagement with residents to find out how potential changes may affect communities across North Ayrshire.
17 November 2025
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