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Update on Arran road improvements programme
North Ayrshire Council is carrying out a programme of vital roadworks at various locations on Arran in the coming weeks.
21 July 2026

Consultation on 20mph speed limit is open
A public consultation has been launched to gather feedback on the Council’s recent implementation of the National 20mph speed limit Strategy.
01 July 2026

Provost congratulates couple on Diamond Anniversary
Provost Anthea Dickson has helped an Irvine couple to celebrate 60 years of marriage. Catherine and Mathias Chow exchanged vows 60 years ago.
30 June 2026

Wee Grants for Islands open for applications
The Wee Grants for Islands programme will help community groups on the islands to build on existing strengths and opportunities.
26 June 2026

Trading Standards team seizes “toxic” toys
North Ayrshire Council’s Trading Standards team has removed approximately £3,500 worth of potentially dangerous toys from sale.
18 June 2026

Update on essential works on Arran’s Allt Mor Bridge
North Ayrshire Council has confirmed that surfacing works will take place on Allt Mor Bridge on Arran’s String Road next week.
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

Ayrshire Lok Oi Association celebrates second birthday
North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson has helped the Chinese community to mark the second birthday of Ayrshire Lok Oi Association.
27 May 2026

£100k funding boost for local children’s charity
The latest community initiative by the Micah Project for Irvine is now full steam ahead thanks to the support of the Irvine Locality Partnership.
26 May 2026

Scottish Parliamentary Election results – 7 May, 2026
The local results in the Scottish Parliamentary Election have been declared for the Cunninghame North and Cunninghame South constituencies
08 May 2026

Voters go to the polls
Voters will go to the polls on Thursday, 7 May to elect MSPs to represent them in the Scottish Parliament.
30 April 2026

Joint Youth Forum hears the voices of young people
28 young people between 12-18 joined together for the bi-annual Joint Youth Forum event to network, share their ideas and influence local decision-making.
07 April 2026
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