Social Value Ideas for East Ayrshire Council

Six-week public consultation

A six-week consultation on the shared vision and concept masterplan was agreed to begin on the Monday after the meeting, with engagement through Engagement HQ and face-to-face sessions. Officers commi…

“In terms of communication and consultation, we ask that that starts on Monday and will run for six weeks. Be guided by the principles of the United Na…”

Town centre masterplan investment

Council backed a long-term town centre regeneration programme for Kilmarnock/Kilmarnuk running to 2040, with £100 million of council investment already committed and a wider £120 million package refer…

“We also note with pride and with appreciation the work of the Kamuk town board and their their funding of 20 million pounds and how that sits alongsid…”

Foregate Square works to start

The masterplan includes a live opportunity to award the contract and start the Foregate Square works. Officers said the project is moving at pace and the current intention is a site start in January a…

“And we note with pride and with appreciation the work of the Kamuk town board and their their funding of 20 million pounds and how that sits alongside…”

£120m masterplan funding base

The council confirmed a major funding package underpinning the Kilmarnock masterplan, with £100 million of council capital investment and £20 million from UK government Pride in Place funding. Speaker…

“We note with pride and with appreciation the work of the Kamach town board and their their funding of 20 million pounds and how that sits alongside yo…”

Noise mitigation for housing beside farm

Committee approved discharge of a noise mitigation condition for a 29-unit residential development adjacent to Home Farm. The decision relied on a noise impact assessment, revised bund and acoustic fe…

“The purpose of this report is to present to members the discharge of a condition within the planning consent for the residential development that was …”

Retrospective use change with mitigation

Members considered a retrospective application for Kilburn Construction’s yard at 1 Fullerton Street, Kilmarnock, changing use from general industrial to storage and distribution. The committee accept…

“Thank you. I'm just going to hand over to Aileen to call for the attendance and to read any apologies. >> Good morning members. Can I get you to confi…”

Wind farm consent amended

The committee considered a section 36 consultation on Knock Kippen Wind Farm and supported minor changes to the layout and conditions, including moving the substation and battery storage compounds, wh…

“Thank you, chair. Um, purpose of this report this morning is to present a consultation under section 36 of the Electricity Act for um, consideration b…”

Acoustic fencing and landscaping works

The committee approved mitigation works at the Fullerton Street site, including a 2.5m acoustic fence, timber boundary fencing and landscaping. Officers confirmed the applicant would be responsible fo…

“Notwithstanding that, however, as a result of detailed discussions with planning service, the applicant has accepted that we'd like to find a practica…”

Learning estate capital plan

Cabinet approved the learning estate management plan and related capital priorities, including formal consultation on changing catchment areas for the Alton Hill development, adaptations at Hillhead P…

“The purpose of this report is to outline the 202425 learn and estate management plan as part of the council's asset management framework and seek cabi…”

Modular classrooms delivered at Willowbank

The council has invested in new modular classrooms at Willowbank School to respond to increasing demand from children with additional support needs. The project is close to completion and includes a f…

“We're here at Willow Bank today to have a look at the new modular classrooms that have been installed. The number of children with additional support …”

Education transport and cover costs

Education was projected to overspend by around £400,000, mainly because of ASN transport and teacher absence cover. Officers said these are long-term pressures needing to be addressed through the serv…

“The education service is projected to be around £400,000 over spent at the current time primarily as a result of continuing pressures in relation to A…”