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Gulls beside bins and flying around looking for food

Swooping scavengers after your fast food?

Keep the waste in and the gulls out. Secure your rubbish and stop feeding the habit.

Tips on how to stop attracting gulls

Garden waste permits

Garden waste permits for 2025 are now available to purchase online.

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Awareness events calendar

A list of local, national and international causes and events we will acknowledge our support throughout the year.

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We Make Music Digital Awards 03 April 2025
We Make Music Digital Awards
A special celebration event was held recently for primary schools across East Ayrshire that have earned Bronze and Silver We Make Music Digital awards.
Cabinet agrees investment in social care housing at Barnweil Drive, Hurlford 02 April 2025
Cabinet agrees investment in social care housing at Barnweil Drive, ...
At the recent meeting of Cabinet, agreement was reached on the renovation of four properties on Barnweil Drive, Hurlford by Housing Services on behalf of East Ayrshire Health and Social Care ...
Stewarton Academy enterprise success at Ayrshire regional finals 01 April 2025
Stewarton Academy enterprise success at Ayrshire regional finals
Stewarton Academy’s Young Enterprise team PAWS brought home six out of ten awards at the young enterprise Ayrshire regional finals recently, including the coveted Company of the Year award.
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