- Council Control: Min SNP
- Conservatives 4
- Labour 8
- Liberal Democrats 0
- Green 0
- SNP 14
- Other 6
Independent 5, Rubbish Party 1. Inland from Ayr; the largest town is Kilmarnock, known for carpet manufacturing and Johnnie Walker whisky. Cumnock was home of Labour Party founder Keir Hardie for most of his life.
David Richardson (Kilmarnock North) moved from Scottish National Party to Independent in November 2025.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Scotland
Address
London Road, Kilmarnock KA3 7BU
Phone
01563 576000
Website
http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£1606.44
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