Monthly Archives: June 2010

MSPs have rejected legislation to introduce mandatory six-month jail terms for anyone caught carrying a knife. Liberal Democrat justice spokesman Robert Brown argued the threat of prison would not act as a deterrent, saying the cost of jailing 1,345 people … Continue reading →

From EAC website “Over 60 members of the local community attended the event to learn more about the future of housing in East Ayrshire. Delegates attended workshops on Homelessness, Housing Asset Services and Rent Setting and presentations were given by … Continue reading →

Interesting article on the BBC website, regarding local authority newspapers, or in East Ayrshire’s case newsletters. This got me thinking about the content and value for money for tenants. It could be argued that the newsletter is a waste of … Continue reading →

The chancellor said “decisive action” to raise VAT and cut spending would boost confidence in the economy. He also said spending cuts might be reduced if more savings could be found in the welfare budget. He further added; “But by … Continue reading →

What a mess, indirect price increases due to the VAT rise, more households will be plunged into fuel poverty, food prices will increase as manufacturers and supermarkets pass on the VAT increase to customers. No rise in fuel duty but … Continue reading →

The council has been fined £56,000 over the death of an electrician who was killed when a work platform collapsed in a school gym hall. Robert McGill suffered severe brain injuries after the accident at Kilmarnock Academy last April. East … Continue reading →

East Ayrshire: no figures given East Ayrshire Council employs 6,500 staff. It has yet to set any targets for future job losses. That was the comment on the BBC website regarding job loss predictions within the 32 local authorities in … Continue reading →

Onthank Residents Association received a commendation for their work on Tourhill Road. The group worked closely with the Council’s Housing Service and Outdoor Amenities Service to improve a number of open spaces in the area which were prone to fly-tipping. … Continue reading →