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Public consultation on East Ayrshire housing strategy opens

1 day ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Adam M Lyon

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 places a statutory requirement on local authorities to prepare a Local Housing Strategy (LHS). The LHS provides the strategic direction in relation to housing provision. It also informs future investment in housing and related services across the local authority area. Building on the success of the previous strategy between 2019 and 2024, the updated LHS sets out the council’s vision for the future of housing and housing-related services over the next five years.
Cumnock man reported missing as dogs found without him after walk

1 day ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Adam M Lyon

The 47-year-old was last seen in the Keir Hardie Hill area of the town (Image: Police Scotland) A CUMNOCK man has been reported missing from his hometown after his pets were found without him following a dog walk. Darren Noble, 47, was last seen in the Keir Hardie Hill area of the town at around 8.35pm on Wednesday, June 25, according to police. He was with his two dogs, who were later found near to Dumfries House estate.
Auchinleck pupils triumph in prestigious pocket garden competition

1 day ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Adam M Lyon

The children built their garden from scratch using real tools for building (Image: Contributed) YOUNGSTERS from Auchinleck ECC took home first place in Keep Scotland Beautiful's prestigious pocket garden competition. The children earned joint first position for their garden entitled 'Our Special Place'. The garden at the school features different aspects of the area's heritage including Dumfries House and the Barony A Frame.
Cumnock bus route still looking for operator amidst axe fears

2 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Adam M Lyon

Stagecoach is ceasing to operate a host of services in Dumfries and Galloway (Image: Newsquest) THE future of a bus route between Cumnock and Dumfries is in doubt with an operator still to be found. Stagecoach is ceasing to operate a host of services in Dumfries and Galloway from August due to a lack of commercial viability. Dumfries and Galloway Council has now awarded 45 contracts lasting seven years for routes it subsidises, following a successful tender process.
MP organises open meeting on safety after 'tragic incidents' in area

2 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Adam M Lyon

It follows recent violent incidents at Kilmarnock bus station and Irvine Beach (Image: Newsquest) MP Lillian Jones is inviting residents to an open meeting following a series of "tragic incidents" in the area. The Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP says she has been contacted by constituents, who are "deeply concerned" about community safety. It follows recent violent incidents at Kilmarnock bus station, on public transport, and at Irvine Beach.
Rebel amendment to scrap UK welfare cuts backed by Ayrshire MPs

3 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Rebecca McCurdy

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer A REBEL amendment to effectively scrap the UK Government’s controversial welfare cuts has been backed by two of Ayrshire's Scottish Labour MPs. More than 100 Labour politicians in Westminster have backed the “reasoned amendment” which calls for a delay to assess the impact of the cuts to personal independence payments (PIP). This includes Elaine Stewart, MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, and Lillian Jones, MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun.
Logan pupils and staff celebrate gold sportscotland award

3 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Adam M Lyon

The application for the award was led by class teacher and sports committee lead Miss Kirsty Donnelly (Image: Contributed) YOUNGSTERS and staff at Logan Primary and ECC are celebrating after gaining their gold sportscotland award. The application for the award was led by class teacher and sports committee lead Miss Kirsty Donnelly, alongside her sports committee members, Amanda Agnew (ELCP) and Courtney Cartner (Active School coordinator).
Community group handed lottery funding boost to support garden projects

3 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Adam M Lyon

Netherthird Community Development Group has been granted £62,386 from The National Lottery Community Fund. The funding will be used to operate the group's Growing Our Community Together project over the next two years. The grant supports the community garden and nature walk facilities, provides training and volunteer opportunities for local people, supports events within the community garden, the growing of produce within the garden and improving local green spaces.
Cumnock charity pays tribute to kind-hearted business after break-in

3 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Adam M Lyon

The charity's home at Townhead Park was the site of a break-in where double-glazed windows were smashed. However, the team at C&C Repairs stepped up to repair the damage in quick time at minimal cost to the charity. A social media post said: "After a recent break-in at our Sports Hub where one of our double-glazed windows was smashed, the team at G&C Repairs stepped up in an incredible way.
Plans to build new toilets at Talbot's Beechwood Park approved

3 days ago | cumnockchronicle.com | Adam M Lyon

The club submitted plans earlier this year for the erection of the new facilities to replace temporary toilets that have been on the site for several years. The toilet blocks are to be sited within the south-western corner of the ground, and will include both male and female and an accessible toilet which will be connected to the mains sewer. The blocks are flat roofed, finished with dry dash render, and UPVC fascia and rainwater goods.