Today marks the start of employability week!

This week is packed with events being held locally to help you find work and access support.

More details can be found 👇

Carers Gateway North Ayrshire Irvine Locality Adult Carer Worker will be hosting a Drop in Session at the KA Leisure Hub, Bridgegate, Irvine every Thursday 10am-12pm. If you are an unpaid carer or think you might be pop along for information, advice and support 😃North Ayrshire HSCP

To marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week.

K:A Leisure are leading a series of walks this week. Why not join in and move more for your mental health? You can register by calling 01294 270796, emailing [email protected], or sign up online at tinyurl.com/3h22b6e3

Council Offices will be closed on Monday 6 May for the May Public Holiday. Most of our services can be accessed online by visiting: north-ayrshire.gov.uk. If you need to contact us during this time please use the emergency out-of-hours contact details below ⬇

Two weeks left to take part in the consultation on revised proposals for new constituency boundaries for the Scottish Parliament.
Boundary Commission for Scotland are looking for the views of local residents so please have your say. tinyurl.com/3xyax5mk

An Arran Island Plan update meeting will be held in Brodick Hall on Tuesday 23rd April from 6pm-8pm.

If you wish to attend this event please register via the below link:

eventbrite.co.uk/e/arran-island…

Come along to Kilwinning Community Fire Station tomorrow, 13th April 2024, and get your car washed and at the same time support The Fire Fighters Charity and meet your local firefighters.
Car wash opens at 1100hrs to 1500hrs.

Thanks to the Garnock Valley Locality Partnership, a local community group providing an inclusive, safe, and welcoming space for all has received over £22k CIF funding. Read about Beith Community Association's recent windfall in comments... 👏🤩 #communityempowermentNA

Council Offices will be closed on Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April for the Easter Public Holiday. Most of our services can be accessed online by visiting: north-ayrshire.gov.uk. If you need to contact us during this time please use the emergency out-of-hours contact details⬇️

Today marks the starts of #FoodWasteActionWeek ! 🍎🍞🍗

In North Ayrshire you can recycle cooked and uncooked food including;

Dairy
Meat, fish and bones
Fruit and vegetables
Bread, rice and pasta
Tea bags, tea leaves and coffee grounds
Egg shells

#SustainableNA

The next round of funding to help community groups is now open for applications.

Please see below post for more information 👇

Information sessions on how to apply for funding from the Communities and Place Fund continue next week in Kilwinning, Brodick and online. Grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 are available for projects which build pride in local communities 👉north-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/Calling-a…

Our North Ayrshire Trading Standards Team visit community locations regularly to provide advice.

Today they are visiting Irvine Library.

#SaferNorthAyrshire

A Cash Access UK, temporary Banking Hub has opened at Kilwinning Library and will provide local residents and businesses with basic banking and cash services.

For opening times, Community Banker availability and more info visit ➡️ bit.ly/48LAbu0

Do you want to find out more about funding?

A funding surgery is being held on Monday 25th March 2024. To book a place please visit👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/nac-funding-…

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Our North Coast Locality Partnership has helped a local charity to set their sights on new inclusive, multi-use sports facilities. Now, West Kilbride Community Sports Club are three months in to the lease of Kirktonhall Glen with exciting plans underway - full story in comments🤩

This afternoon we hear from projects about the impact community investment funding has made in their communities.