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Council’s free summer compost giveaway is back
Compost created from food and garden waste across North Ayrshire will be given away free to residents by the Council.
08 June 2026

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

Benches damaged by barbecues
Visitors to North Ayrshire are being encouraged to use designated barbecue and picnic areas while enjoying the sights and scenery across the area.
28 May 2026

Dog walkers are reminded to be respectful in cemeteries
Pet owners are being asked to show respect while they are in burial grounds with dogs. Signs have been installed at facilities in West Kilbride and Largs.
18 May 2026

Energy efficiency support expands in North Ayrshire
Homeowners in eligible areas of North Ayrshire can now benefit from grant supported energy efficiency improvements.
15 May 2026

Off road vehicle causes damage at Eglinton Country Park
The Council’s Ranger Service and country park staff have shared an update on damage caused by an off-road vehicle at Eglinton Country Park.
07 April 2026

Recycle unused bras in Saltcoats Library
Do you want to prevent your old or unused bras from going to landfill? Well you can drop them into the bra recycling station at Saltcoats Library...
09 March 2026

Trees are planted at two Irvine sites
North Ayrshire Council is ploughing ahead with its ambitious drive to plant 108,000 new trees across the region.
04 March 2026

Primary pupils harness the power of emerging technology
Watch our video! Pupils from 13 North Ayrshire primary schools were recently invited to a special visit to the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre...
16 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

Progress report on flooding is published
North Ayrshire Council has published an interim progress report on action that has been planned to help reduce flood risk
14 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
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