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£11.8m investment secured for Ayrshire's economy
The investment represents the collective ambition of the Ayrshire Regional Economic Partnership, bringing together three Ayrshire Councils and partners.
03 September 2026

Funding is helping break down barriers in schools
Pupil Equity Funding is helping to improve literacy, numeracy, attendance, health and wellbeing, while reducing the impact of poverty.
02 September 2026

Consultation attracts a high number of responses
More than 6100 people have taken part in a public consultation that was launched to gather feedback on the National 20mph speed limit Strategy.
01 September 2026

Free school meals available for primary school pupils
North Ayrshire Council is encouraging families to take up the offer of free school meals and free clothing grants if eligible to do so...
20 August 2026

Sign up for cashless school payments
Parents and carers are being urged to sign up for the online ordering and payment system in schools across North Ayrshire ahead of the new school term.
17 August 2026

Appeal for people to dispose of litter responsibly
People of all ages across the six localities have united to appeal for more civic pride and less dropped litter in North Ayrshire.
11 August 2026

Summer of Sport is game on for North Ayrshire
Our Community Learning and Development service has launched their Summer of Sport programme for August partnership with KA Leisure and sportscotland!
11 August 2026

Participatory Budgeting applications open on Monday!
If you run a local community group or know one in need of a boost, let them know that PB is back - applications open 17 August with £82,157 up for grabs!
06 August 2026

Thousands receive exam results across North Ayrshire
Around 3,250 Senior Phase pupils across North Ayrshire received their Qualifications Scotland exam results today.
04 August 2026

New powers to protect domestic abuse survivors
Under the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021, social landlords will be empowered to transfer the home securely to the victim.
31 July 2026

Employability support for young people is life-changing
A teenager who started his route into work through the Council’s Employability service has praised the support he has received.
29 July 2026

Have your say on alcohol licensing in North Ayrshire
Local people are being invited to shape the future of alcohol licensing as The North Ayrshire Licensing Forum is looking for new members
24 July 2026
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