Hundreds of roads across North Ayrshire will begin switching to a 20mph speed limit later this month as part of a national effort to improve road safety. Councillor Tony Gurney The change follows the Scottish Government’s National Strategy for 20mph in Urban Areas, noted by Cabinet in June, which supports reducing speeds on suitable village, town and city roads from 30mph to 20mph. Transport Scotland is leading the nationwide rollout. Evidence behind the move highlights that

A Montgomerie Park Primary pupil has appeared in a new national video raising awareness of anxiety in young people and how it can affect school attendance. Lochlan Brown at Montgomerie Park The film, produced by Parent Club, the Scottish Government’s official resource for parents and carers, was released last week and features Primary 7 pupil Lochlan Bowie. Lochlan first discovered his confidence for drama during lockdown, creating videos with the help of his parents Marianne

Miller Homes is helping make the streets of Beith safer for children this autumn as it celebrates six years of its Home Safeinitiative in the West of Scotland. In recognition of International Walk to School Month (October), the homebuilder has donated a high-visibility vest to all 308 pupils at Beith Primary School to help keep them visible on their journeys.   Since launching Home Safe in 2019, Miller Homes has worked with local schools across the West of Scotland, donating

North Ayrshire Council staff are continuing their efforts to get life back to business as usual for residents following Storm Amy. Over the weekend of 4 October, flood warnings were issued by the Met Office for areas including Saltcoats, Ardrossan, Skelmorlie and Largs. High winds brought trees down across roads, including the B706 at Barrmill and a Health and Social Care Partnership worker was left trapped when the vehicle they were in was hit by a tree between Corsehill Mou

People using larders across North Ayrshire have shared their stories of communities coming together to support each other - as the...

North Ayrshire Council has provided an update on their Ardrossan Community Campus development. A North Ayrshire Council spokesperson said...

A pioneering solar PV farm – the first to be owned and operated by a Scottish local authority – has been officially switched on. The...

North Ayrshire Council has welcomed free in the moment mental health support via text message as the local authority partners with Shout....

Twins are among the intake of new P1 pupils as teachers across North Ayrshire welcome all children for the new term. Staff will be seeing...

North Ayrshire Council would like to hear from residents who need financial support to make their homes more energy efficient. The...

North Ayrshire Council is encouraging families to take up the offer of free school meals for secondary school pupils in S1, S2 and S3, if...

The £3.5 million Ayrshire Growth Deal project was launched at the end of October 2023 to help employers grow and develop their employees...

Initial preparations are now under way to bring Auchenharvie Leisure Centre swimming pool back into use. Specialist contractors Walker...

Work on the new state-of-the-art Ardrossan Community Campus is under way as the exciting development reaches its latest milestone....

Adult learners from various countries are improving their English by reading books together in group sessions. The sessions operate like...

Pet owners in Arran are being asked to show respect while they are in burial grounds with dogs. North Ayrshire Council is responsible for...

Contractors will start a programme of scheduled works at Irvine’s historic Seagate Castle on Monday. (21 July) These works are expected...

Residents and interested parties are being invited to view and discuss proposals for a significant new council housing development. A...

The final tenants have moved into North Ayrshire’s newest council homes. A total of 14 new homes have been created across four sites at...

North Ayrshire Council is supporting a water safety campaign that is helping to save lives across Scotland. The Christopher’s Saving...