Road Repairs. Following NACs Labour Executive committing an additional £1million for Road repairs an enhanced program has been announced including the following works in Kilbirnie and Beith. 13/05/09

Missing link The long campaign to have a path beween Glengarnock and Beith has finally come to fruition. SPT have agreed to fund the project to install a cycleway and footpath between Longbar and the Manrahead roundabout. The project will be in built stages over the next 3 years, starting with a narrow path which will eventually widened to 3m with plans being developed to start work this financial year. 7/5/09

Jennings Gardens. A shared ownership event will be hald in Radio City Kilbirnie between 1 and 6pm on Friday 8th of May 2009. The development named in recognition of former councillor James Jennings. The housing development will feature rental, amenity and homestake (shared ownership) housing after the council agreed to sell the land the the association below its full commercial value. We understand the Homestake development includes 2 bedroom ground floor flats for £50,000 on a 60% shared equity scheme subject.

Garnock Pool to keep its current opening hours after NAL Board opt to close Harvies Ice Rink early as part of the major upgrade program which will see North Ayrshire have only one Ice Rink at Auchenharvie and a replacement Magnum built in Irvine without Ice facilities.

More road hold ups for Kilbirnie.Scottish Water. Have caused further Traffic Chaos with another 3 weeks of roadworks for what is promised to be the final part of their Mains replacement program.

Windfarm application turned down. North Ayrshire Council refused planning permission for the 24 Wind turbines by WHL ltd.

Scottish Water. North Ayrshire Council been forced to authorise an emergency road closure to carry for essential repairs due to accident damage to the retaining wall by Scottish Water at B777 Main Road, Glengarnock. The closure is from Thursday 19th February 2009 for 21 days or the duration of the works. The road was in danger of further collapse and is of course the HGV route as the Scottish Government has yet to commit to the Dalry bypass. MSP Irene Oldfather recently posed a number of questions the the SNP transport minister asking when and how much money had been allocated to the project. She received an odd reply stating that they could not fund it because they were funding a new Forth Bridge and a Highland Train line.

Wind Hydrogen Planning applications to be considered on Tuesday 24th February. The two applications for a 24 turbine Windfarm and for a Hydogen balancing plant at Lochshore Industrial Estate will be before the NAC planning Committee on 24th February 2009. The recommendation to the committeee is that they should refuse the turbines abut ok the Hydrogen plant.

Scottish Gas need to carry out further emergency works scheduled to be carried out at Lochridge Farm on the A760 Kilbirnie to Lochwinnoch Road during the period Monday 16th February 2009 until Friday 20th February 2009.The emergency repair is due to a section of fractured medium pressure gas pipe, near to Lochridge Farm.

Also Scottish Gas are continuing their repairs in Stoneyholm Road which needs more traffic delays, this comes on the back of a long closure at the railway bridge on the Lochwinnoch Road and at the same time as Scottish Water doing emergency repair to the newly replaced water main in Glengarnock. These delays are unavoidable as essential works need to be carried out. Residents can find out the cause of road closures on the Scottish Road Works Register online at http://www.roadworksscotland.org

Care home For Garden City. A planning application has been lodges for a 60 bed Care home for the elderly at a site behind Newhouse Dairy. If it goes ahead it could mean around 40 jobs.

Garnock Academy reopens. Following an underground heating pipe bursting on Tuesday Garnock Academy has been closed to pupils this has now been repaired and the school will operate normally from Monday 2nd Feb.

Police Station to move to Registration Office? Following flood damage to the current building Strathclyde Police have been looking for an alternative location to manage policing in the Garnock Valley area. In an effort to ensure Kilbirnie retains a local police presence North Ayrshire Council are going to consider whether they can reconfigure local offices to make Kilbirnie registration office available. The matter will be considered by the councils Executive Committee on Tuesday 27th January.

Jennings Gardens. At the recent meeting of North Ayrshire Councils Garnock Valley Area Committee the members agreed to name a road in the new Cunninghame Housing Association development off Largs Road, Kilbirnie in recognition of former councillor James Jennings. Mr Jennings was a local member in the former Ayr County Council, a former convenor of Strathclyde Regional Council and in North Ayrshire Councils for approximately 45 years and was instrumental in securing social housing for the area during his terms of office. Mr Jennings has also been awarded the OBE and is a Freeman of North Ayrshire. The housing development will feature rental, amenity and homestake (shared ownership) housing after the council agreed to sell the land the the association below its full commercial value.

Garnock Pool. We understand that KA Leisure have agreed to limit the reduction of reception cover at Garnock Pool promising to maintain reception cover at peak periods including evenings and weekends, though they still plan to introduce an auto ticket facility. They have also agreed to look at the marketing and information systems at the pool.

Flooding report. A report on the flooding of 1st of August was presented to the North Ayrshire Councils executive committee on the 6th of January. The Executive (a) noted (i) the response made by Roads Services and other Council responses to the flood event; (ii) the findings of the reports by Royal Haskoning; and (iii) the proposals for future flood protection works; and (b) agreed that appropriate information on the flood event be made available to the public.

Grants Awarded to Local Community groups. At the recent meeting of North Ayrshire Councils Garnock Valley Area Committee the members agreed to award Community Development Grants to Garnock Valley FM Community Radio for Health £1,500.00 and from the Local Youth Action Fund to Friends of Commotion £1,900.00 , Garnock Valley Community Safety Forum £1,350.00, and to the Garnock Multi Agency Partnership (MAP) Award Group £2,000.00

SNP win Kilbirnie and Beith By-election Anthea Dickson of Knoxville Road was elected in Thursdays By-election to replace Craig Taylor who died suddenly. In a very low poll of 24.9% the SNP candidate was elected ahead of Labours Gordon McKay and the Conservative Ted Nevill . The Socialist Labour and Liberal candidates votes were eliminated in the calculation of the result.

Council to carry out further flood defence works in Muirend Street On Wednesday this week they will begin building temporary flood defences at the site of the former dye works in Muirend Street, with a view to installing permanent measures at a later date. Head of Design and Infrastructure Ronnie Small said: “At this time of year, the Council is concerned about the real risk of further flooding should this part of the bank be completely eroded. “As a result, discussions have taken place with Cruden Estates, the owners of the site and the Council will undertake further work to reinstate the riverbank using rock armour.
“As an additional safeguard, a flood embankment will be constructed along the whole length of the site. The embankment will be formed using demolition material already stockpiled on the site and will provide protection against extreme conditions.” At the time of the flooding in August, the Council took immediate action to repair the gap in the riverbank where the River Garnock had overflowed. The most recent works are expected to take a week to complete. 4-12-08

Local Councillors call for Lochshore Update. At the recent meeting of the Garnock Valley Area Committee meeting of North Ayrshire Council members asked for a progress report from Scottish Enterprise on the Lochshore regeneration project as concerns were raised about the lack of progress recently. Also at the meeting a number of local projects were awarded community development grant funding, including KTCMI who were given £1500 for their Christmas lights celebration and Garnock Valley Community Safety forum £1500 for their ongoing safety campaigns.
The meeting also welcomed the new local Police Inspector Bob Campbell, who introduced himself to the Committee and provided an overview of his service with Strathclyde Police over the past 29 years. Inspector Campbell will be based at the Kilbirnie office and replaces Inspector Kenny McLachlan who has now retired from duty.

The candidates have been announced for the North Ayrshire council by-election on Thursday 11th December. They are, for the Scottish Labour Party Gordon McKay an NHS worker from Kilbirnie, property developer Anthea Dickson who lives in Kilbirnie is the SNP canididate, Longbars Lewis Hutton for the Lib-Dems, James McDaid from West Kilbride is the Socialist Labour party candidate, and Ted Nevill the Conservative is from Beith.

Garnock Pool. Katy Clark MP has voiced concern over future plans for Garnock Swimming Pool.Speaking on the matter, Katy said, "I am extremely concerned that there are proposals to reduce the hours at Garnock swimming pool and that in particular that there are proposals to cut the hours for the small pool. We should be doing everything we can to encourage kids to take exercise and be encouraging free swimming rather than cutting hours. I am also extremely concerned about the proposal to take away reception staff which are essential for security and to supervise kids using the facilities. I strongly urge North Ayrshire Leisure to reconsider their decision to reduce services in this way."She continued, "Just some of the benefits of this facility include swimming lessons for the community and rehabilitation for those who are suffering from injuries or physical disorders. I would be greatly disappointed if my constituents were deprived this facility and I hope these proposals go no further."

Garnock Pool Kilbirnie and Beith councillors Jean Highgate and John Bell have demanded KA Leisure rethink their proposals to reduce opening hours and reception cover at Garnock Pool, in a letter to KA Leisure Chief Executive Frank Keddilty. The councillors raise concerns about the security of pool users, the lack of consultation with users groups. They also point out the installation of a new play facility in front of the pool and the opportunity to expand pool usage which would be lost if hours are cut.

Garnock Pool. KA Leisure have proposed changing the pools operating hours by closing earlier with a weekly reduction of 5.5 hours. They also plan to install automatic ticket machines and reduce the hours for the training pool. Concerned users have started a petition to ask the KA Leisure Board to reconsider these moves, as they are concerned at the long term future if these measures are imposed. The petition is available in a number of local shops.10/10/08

KTCMI Christmas event will be held on Saturday 29th November. A full day of events in the town will be completed with Santa switching on the Christmas Lights at around 5:30

Following the death of Craig Taylor an election has been announced for the 11th of December. The election will be for the single seat but selection will use the STV process where voterselectors put 1, 2, 3 etc against the name of their preferred candidates.

Craig Taylor. The sad news has reached us of the sudden death of Kilbirnie and Beith Councillor Craig Taylor. He was elected as one of the areas three local councillors in May 2007 and also was heavily involved in the organisation of the Auld Kirk and Kirk session. A Tax Inspector by profession, Craig was also a keen bowler and freemason, our commiserations go to his wife and three sons.

New Play area in Public Park. Work has begun in installing a new childrens play facility in Kilbirnie public park. The new location in front of the swimming pool better meets new standards for health and safety. Local Councillor John Bell says he is "pleased to see further investment in facilities for our our young people".

Despite public opposition the Post Office have confirmed the threatened closure of Glengarnock Post Office.

Kilbirnie Police is to fully close pending an investigation into a number of staff having chest infections. It is thought there is a link to the flooding damage to the ground floor. The incident caravan will remain open as temporary headquarters until temporary alternative provision is organised. 11/8/08

The Walker Hall has temporarily reopened for lets after repairs to the main hall. Further significant works are necessary and will mean a further closure early in 2009.

Police station refurbishment to cost approx £700,000. At a meeting of Strathclyde Police Board it was reported that the costs of repairing the recent flood damage could cost over £700000.

Glengarnock Post Office under threat. The Post Office announced a consultation period on the proposed closure of Glengarnock post office. North Ayrshire Council have responded pointing out that closure of the Post Office would threaten the viability of the areas only local shop and that the area has a lower than average proportion of car owners making travelling to the next branch difficult.

The people at Radio City have been working their socks off to get things up and running again after the recent flooding in Kilbirnie. The ground floor was covered in four inches of mud after being swamped by a foot of flood water. Insurance assessors have now visited the site and work is already underway.

The Fitness Suite is open and running at normal operational hours. Radio City Healthy Eating Cafe will re-open on Monday 18th August. Also open for business are the Recording Studio, McKenzie Mitchell estate agents, GM Plumbing, Fresh Air-shire and the slimming club.
The ground floor will undergo a revamp with the main hall being refloored. The beautiful wooden sprung floor in the main hall was ruined and many of the regular classes taking place there have had to be cancelled. The NHS and Harbour Arts have also been affected.
Contact Radio City if you have any questions about operations, classes, planned events etc.
01505 685700 reception@radiocity.org.uk

The A760 Kilbirnie Lochwinnonh road reopened on Friday 8th August following extensive pumping and subsequent demolition works at the Maich Fishery.

Following further heavy rain overnight the Lochwinnoch road has again been closed by Police as fears grow for the security of the Maich Dam, traffic diverted via Glengarnock again caused chaos as ongoing works by Scottish Water cause further delays. 07/08/08

War of words over Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Flood Prevention plan. A local newspaper reported that the council had cut funding for this proposal last month by reducing the funding allocated from £400000 to £50000. This project is likely to cost between £10 and £12million pounds and would be mostly Government funded. It is understood a whole catchment area plan was requested after the original scheme for Kilbirnie and Glengarnock was put forward to the Government.

The A760 road has now been reopened after the threat from the weakened Plan Dam structure was alleviated. Firefighters and contracters successfully pumped out a large volume of water averting the risk to local home owners. 5/8/08

The A760 Lochwinnonch closed was closed as concern grew over the structure of the Maich fisheries Dam near Ladyland House. Farms and livestock are under threat. 4/8/2008

Kilbirnie was flooded on Friday 1st of August 2008 when a riverside wall at the top of Muirend street gave way in the heavy downpour. The Garnock took a shortcut down the street, through the Police Station and down Mill Road returning to the river at Mill Court and by the Fire station. It was reported that at times the water was up to 1.5 metres deep. The water flooded the Police Station, the Radio City Building and all the housing in Muirend Street. Houses in the Mill Court amenity flats had to be evacuated and were badly damaged by the flooding. Cars and property were extensively damaged.

Wind Hydrogen Ltd have lodged their planning application for a £20 million pound hydrogen plant at Lochshore as the second part of their proposed linked Wind Turbine development.

Radio City is hosting a fun day for all the family. Friday, 25th of July 2008 is a date for your diary. Demonstrations from skotokan karate club, beat the goalie, stalls and many more so come along and enjoy!

New tenants in Radio City are Mckenzie Mitchell estate agents. Thinking of buying, selling or renting then make Mckenzie Mitchell your first place to contact, no VAT charged very friendly staff always happy to help! Contact them on 01505 685727

The delays in getting the Walker Hall back in action look set to continue as it has emerged that further instances of water ingress have led to fears of structural damage. The hall was originally closed after vandals damaged the main hall floor by setting off fire extinguishers, originally repairs to the floor were expected to take a few months, but proposed redecorating works scheduled to be carried out in advance led to the discovery of the structural problems. Local groups have been further put out by the closure of the Bridgend Community Centre for upgrading of fire exits.

Ladeside win West of Scotland Cup for the first time in a superb performance running out comfortable 5-1 winners.

With Kilbirnie Ladeside reaching the final of the West of Scotland for the second year running there is expected to be a big exodus to Glasgow on Saturday 7th for Kilbirnie v Pollok at Lochburn Park, Maryhill at 14.00. The supporters club are running buses

The company planning to build a large Windfarm in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park have been found guilty of breaching advertising standards in a leaflet to local residents in the Garnock Valley. Ironically Wind Hydrogen Ltd, an Australian company, has recently been invited to take part in the Scottish government's energy inquiry. The ASA said that the brochure was misleading because it wrongly stated that the wind farm and hydrogen plant proposal was already being considered for £10million government funding. The ASA also ruled that they made unsubstantiated claims for the environmental benefits of “electricity balancing” using hydrogen and wrongly claimed that that electricity generated by the wind farm would be directly used at the hydrogen plant, rather than via the National Grid. 4/6/08

Kilbirnie Fete will be held on Sunday 1st June from 12 till 4 at the Vale, all the usual events and childrens rides and this year a kids mini football tournament

Kilbirnie Ladeside Lions u9s football team have been accepted on the Daily Record Kits for Kids they need to collect at least 6000 tokens starting 23^rd of February any help in collecting the tokens from the papers would be greatly appreciated. They can collect them please call 01505-681-325 or contact Margaret Burns club secretary on 07747789856

Kilbirnie residents were saddened to hear of the death of former Kilbirnie South local councillor Gordon Clarkson whose funeral was on 25th January 2008. Gordon was councillor from 1999 until he stood down at the May 2007 election.

With Kilbirnie's Christmas event on Saturday 24th November 2007 North Ayrshire Council begin to install this years improved display. See the KTCMI page for more details

Community Police cut. Local residents were concerned after it was noted that the Kilbirnie and Beith area had lost one of its allocated Community Police officers following a restructure by Strathclyde Police. November 07

Lochshore Regeneration in doubt. The new SNP Scottish governments announcement of a restructuring of Scottish Enterprise has delayed the project as confusion reigns over who will be responsible for taking the project forward. Local Councillor John Bell has written to the SNP minister responsible John Swinney but has yet to receive a reply. October 07

Kilbirnie Town Centre Management Committee are continuing their efforts in fundraising for Christmas lights 2007. With the help of staff from Tesco Kilbirnie store two successful car boot sales have raised over £1400, collecting cans in all the local shops are bringing in considerable funds, but the best news is that local steel fabricators J&D Pierce have made a large contribution allowing 18 feature lights to be installed this year. The Christmas switch on event this year is being planned for the afternoon of Saturday 24th November with the lights going on at 5pm.

WHL Ltd. have submitted a new planning application for a reduced number of Turbines in the regional Park. The new bid is to have 24 turbines in the hills above Kilbirnie.

Muirend Street residents were pleased to see demolition work begin this week at the old dyeworks. Cruden Homes had a successful planning application for housing approved some time ago, but the derelict buildings had become a haven for vandals in the interim. June 07

North Ayrshire Council launched their summer arts program at Radio City on Friday 22nd June 2007. Children from Moorpark Primary school enjoyed traditional games and juggling skills at the even. Councillor John Bell, Executive Children's Services spokesman was present to take part in the event. The program can be viewed here http://www.ers.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/summeractivities.htm

Katy Clarks Constituency Office had its official opening on 8th of June 2007 by former MP David Lambie

Queen Emma McAlistair and attendants Rebecca Brown and Kirsten Todd having a busy program for their big week. Things started with an official crowning ceremony in St Columbas Church on Sunday 23rd at 3pm which will be followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Two pre 5 events took place for organised groups on Tuesday and Thursday. Throughout the week Radio City Fitness ran a Fitness Challenge. On Friday 1st of June Primary school discos were arranged in St columbas Church Hall P1-P3 from 6 till 7 and P4 till P6 from 7:30 till 9pm entry is £1.

All shops and businesses in Main Street took part in the window competition and entry is open to all primary school pupils. Quiz sheets will be available from Moorpark, St Bridgets and Glengarnock Primaries, Rayz Tanning studio, GE Optical and Noahs Ark.
On Saturday 2nd June The Queen will visited the KCFC Saturday sports club at Garnock Academy and then to the Cafe in Radio City to start the great Balloon Race and guess the number of Jelly Babies in the Jar. On Sunday 3rd the royal Party went to the Vale to visit the NASA Football Festival and present medals to the teams. The Royal Party are pictured presenting the Fair play award to Dreghorn..

Following the elections on 3rd of May 2007 Kilbirnie now has 3 councillors to cover the area they are John Bell, Jean Highgate and Craig Taylor. Our local MSP Allan Wilson was beaten by the SNPs Ken Gibson.

Ladeside Gardens. The new housing development off Mill Road Kilbirnie has been named Ladeside Gardens. The local member, Councillor John Bell, was consulted and recommended that the development be named "Ladeside Gardens". The name is recommended because the site was the original Kilbirnie Ladeside football team pitch.

Kilbirnie's volunteer of the year for 2007 is Ian Hardie of Central Ave. Ian has worked hard raising funds for Marie Curie Cancer care over the last 10 years.

Scottish Enterprise Ayrshire publish Lochshore Framework document. This document outlines the proposals to build a significant number of houses, regenerate the former steel works site and business park, and to set up a Kilbirnie and Glengarnock improvement fund.

A737 upgrade announced. A limited scheme involving a new roundabout on the Beith Bypass, a new roundabout at the Roadhead near Lochwinnoch and realignment at the Den announced

The towns Christmas lights are now beyond repair and an appeal has been started to purchase replacements. Please send donations by cheque payable to KTCMI to KTCMI c/o Radio City, 1A Bridgend, Kilbirnie, KA25 7DF.

Play area Public Park Council have applied fro planning permission for new improved play area in Kilbirnie Public Park near to the swimming pool.

Election News- Kilbirnie & Beith Next years elections on 3rd of May 2007 will bring another form of voting to North Ayrshire council. Basically the local ward will be Kilbirnie and Beith. 3 councillors will be elected using Proportional Representation and all will cover the entire Kilbirnie and Beith area.

The long hot summer has meant some attractive flower displays from the Councils Grounds Maintenance are at their best.

North Ayrshire Council have developed a plan to designate Kilbirnie Town centre a Conservation Area after receiving the results of Townscape survey. The survey commissioned by the council has also proposed new links between the Tesco store and the Main street area with a new footbridge and riverside walkway. The proposals will go to consultation in the near future. Cllr J Bell said "The conservation area would protect the architecture of the Town Centre area, and ensure any future developments are sympathetic to their surroundings. The new town centre link proposal is an interesting idea which would link Mill Road Developments to the Main Street." 31st May 2006

January 2006 saw the launch of a new Community Football Club in Kilbirnie. The “Club” is an amalgamation of all the local football teams in Kilbirnie from U8 level through to the junior team The Clubs vision is to become a successful charitable organization which engages the community of Kilbirnie and surrounding areas in various sporting fields focusing mainly on football A launch open night will take place in the Garnock Labour Social Club, Loadingbank on Wed 24^th May at 7.30pm when Allan Wilson MSP and Richard Wilson SFA will give a short presentation outlining the clubs aims and objectives and explain how Kilbirnie Community Football Club will play its part in our area Special guest Gordon McQueen A fundraising dance will also take place in the Garnock Labour Social Club on Fri 26^th May at 8pm

Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Community Council are holding a public forum on the proposed Ladyland Moor Windfarm, on 21st March in the Walker Hall at 7.30pm. Invited are local councillors, MSPs and the MP as well as reresentatives from WHL who are behind the scheme and the local protest group.

Regeneration Community Planning meeting 10th 11th March Radio City. J Thomson town planners have been commissioned by the Muir Building Firm to look at improving the town centre.

Public meeting to discuss Windfarm implications in St Columba's Church Hall Kilbirnie on 21st February at 7:30pm .

Windfarm proposal for Ladyland Moor. Wind Hydrogen Ltd plan to built a giant Windfarm in the area between Kilbirnie and Lochwinnoch. Details were give in a series of exhibitions including Radio City on the 30th January.

Health Board to provide extended surgery and Dental surgery at Kilbirnie Health Centre, after securing Executive funding.

Volunteer of the Year. In honour of former Community Coucil Chair Helen Graham, the group have arranged an award for the local selected as volunteer of the year to be held in Bridgend Community centre on 31st March 2006.

Health board looking at options for Dental care in Kilbirnie, after local practice goes private. Councillor Bell said "I've been contacted by a large number of constituents concerned about the situation, and have asked both Council leader David O'Neil and MSP Allan Wilson to take up the issue. In the short term I can advise that Dental practices in Largs still have NHS places.17/6/05

Concern at changes to local dentist. Many residents have expressed concern at the recent takeover of the local dental practice and the new owners decision to withdraw from NHS. 1000 members are to be asked to pay £15 per month to remain patients, leaving another 5000 patients with no provision. 16/6/05

Smiles all round for Kilbirnie youngsters Date: 26 May 2005

To mark this year’s National Smile Week (May 15-21) children at St Bridget's Primary School in Kilbirnie pledged to cut sugar from their diets during the school day in a bid to safeguard their teeth.
The youngsters decided to eat only healthy snacks and not to have any sweets, chocolate or crisps and drink only water and no fizzy pop. The introduction of the new routine has resulted in a healthier St Bridget’s! Combining the drive to cut out sugary snacks with a tooth-brushing programme has not only greatly reduced a few waistlines but also the number of pupils showing signs of dental decay. Recent checks by NHS Ayrshire & Arran’s community dental officer have revealed vast improvements in the school’s dental health.

North Ayrshire Council together with the KTCMI to introduce environmental improvements to Town centre. The area around the bus stop in Bridge Street will be cleared and replanted, planters will be set out round the car park as it turns into Milton Road. Cllr. John Bell said that it was great to see the local community working with the council to bring about these planned improvements. Jan 05

Enterprise Ayrshire to deliver Lochshore Master plan by August 2005. The enterprise company have appointed consultants to come up with ideas for a regeneration project. Jan 05

Moorpark Place are now advertising in the national press for carers posts in the new autistic care facility.

Tesco announce 180 new full time jobs at the Kilbirnie Supermarket, applications were being provided at open days at Radio City on October 14th and 15th.

Kilbirnie Christmas Night organised by the KTCMI took place on Thursday November 25th 2004, the lights were switched on by Rev Fiona Ross

St Columbas Church have chosen popular Beith Minister Fiona Ross to replace the late David Broster.

Work on the new Tesco store is now well under way with the demolition of the site from the Police station to the carpet shop complete including the old Mission Hall.

First Minister Jack McConnell visited Radio City on June 21st as part of a tour of the area. He also visited the new AEAT plant at Lochshore.

Gala Day took place on Sunday 6th June and was well attended. On show were Police traffic vehicles, army vehicles the Fire Brigade ran demonstrations on how to deal with kitchen fires. The event was opened by Radio City's John Stewart.

Kilbirnie's Civic week Queen Adelle Crawford and her attendants were crowned by local minister Fiona Ross in a ceremony at St. Columba's Church on Sunday evening following a reception at Radio City.

Kilbirnie Tesco Store expected to open by January 2005. Tesco today announced that they hope to start work on the new superstore within the next 8 weeks. 23/4/04

Radio City's Official opening takes place today 1st March. Chair of the Association Greta Jennings will invite HRH The Earl of Wessex to unveil a plaque in the building. Board members, share members and representatives of local schools and community organisations will also be in attendance. 1/3/04

Councillor John Bell, Gordon McGuiness and Radio City Chair Greta Jennings describe the Radio City project to HRH Prince Edward

Kilbirnie to lead the way in recycling - North Ayrshire Council will roll-out their kerb side collection scheme starting in Kilbirnie on 15th March 2004. A large plastic container for glass bottles and jars and a bag for newspapers will be delivered to each household with fortnightly collections beginning on 22nd March.

AEA TA announce further investment at Glengarnock with the addition of 40 jobs at a Railways division at the plant.

Radio City Opens- the long awaited Fitness Centre and Healthy Eating Cafe opened to the public today 6th Jan. The staff are giving tours of the building to any one interested. The other facilities will be gradually brought on stream over the next few months. www.radiocity.org.uk

Job Hunters flock to first Autism Centre Recruitment Initiative- Rush For Jobs at New Centre by Craig Nisbet more

North Ayrshire Council today gave the go-ahead for Tesco to build a new supermarket in Bridgend. The Store will include a Petrol filling station. Planning conditions imposed will limit the operating and service times of the site to between 7.00 and 23.00, and will allow for designated residents parking, . A new road crossing will also feature in the development. Councillor John Bell said "the new supermarket will encourage locals to shop in the town, and hopefully provide improved opportunities for the other town centre retailers." 8/12/2003

Kilbirnie Christmas shopping night was enjoyed by everyone despite the downpour just as the lights were switched on by NAC Provost Drew Duncan and MP Brian Wilson. Thursday 27th November 2003.

Lights go on in Radio City- Another sign that the building is nearing completion with the outside neon lights being tested. A series of tours for the public are being planned in advance of the full facility opening. 24-11-2003

Broadband now being installed in Kilbirnie- The first ADSL links are being installed this week after the long campaign to make the service available in the town. 5-11-2003

Tamson's No more -The well known Kilbirnie Public House and landmark, known as Tamsons / Rascals has been demolished after a fire. The building has been empty for the past few years although it was bought by a new owner who planned to reopen. Although it was a listed building it was reluctantly allowed to be demolished after the fire on Monday made it a danger to public safety. 5-11-2003

Work is progressing on the Moorpark House Development, making it a first class centre for the care and rehabilitation of young adults with autism. Restoration of the main house will include a Restaurant and Hotel rooms primarily for parents and friends of residents but open to the general public when availability permits. A garden centre, mini-golf and croquet lawn are also planned for the centre.

An artists impression from Moorpark brochure. My 2 year old is convinced its Ballamory.

Broadband is coming. BT have finally set a trigger level of 200 after much persuasion from local politicians Allan Wilson and John Bell. This means that we automatically qualify as we had over 300 registrations, it is expected the exchange will be set up by November 2003. Thanks go to Jim Logan who persuaded lots of locals to sign up.

The town centre has been considerably brightened up by the addition of planters supplied by KTCMI congratulations to the members for their efforts.

Garnock Multi sports facility to be opened on Friday 27th June at the resurfaced tennis court in the Public Park.

New Salvation Army Respite Care centre officially opened and named after former North Ayrshire council convenor George Steven.

Kilbirnie Library Computer suite now open. The suite provides six free internet access terminals, and according to staff has been extremely well used since its launch.

A Planning application for Moorpark House has been lodged with North Ayrshire Council, the building sold to a property development company who plan to use the former training centre into a residential centre for Adults with Autism. The centre expects to provide up to 100 jobs mainly in the caring and security areas. The organisation plans to teach and further develop the life skills and employment opportunities for school leavers who have Autism. 14/3/2003

New Website launched Monday 24th February 2003 www.radiocity.org.uk this site which is still under development was launched by former Kilbirnie resident Lord Blythe at Garnock Academy.

The Garnock Valley Early Years Centre for under 3's was officially opened on Friday 31st January by Council Convenor Sam Taylor, also in attendance were Vice Chair of Education John Reid, MSP Allan Wilson, MP Brian Wilson and local councillor John Bell. 31/01/2003

North Ayrshire Council have agreed to purchase the Lochshore Site from Scottish Enterprise. Ownership will go to the councils development company North Ayrshire Ventures who plan to join up with Hermiston Properties to develop the site. Following on the news of AEA Technologies facility opening here things are now beginning to move forward. 28/1/2003

A new Sports facility was announced for the tennis court area in the Public Park. A multipurpose fenced area will be built providing space for 5-a side football, Basketball, tennis and other sports. It is expected work will start by the end of April 2003.6/12/2002

AEA Battery Technology announced new charger factory at Lochshore. The announcement was made on Friday 22nd November 2002, it is expected that an initial 96 jobs will be created in the manufacture of intelligent chargers for the company's state of the art lithium kaizen cells. It is expected that it will employ 300 in 5 years. Congratulations to Brian Wilson MP for his efforts in securing this facility.

Carriageway Resurfacing	A760	Kilbirnie to Largs (Section at Greirston)
	A760 / KILBIRNIE	Stoneyholm Road
	B780	South of Kilbirnie
	B777 / KILBIRNIE	Kirkland Road
	BEITH	Glebe Road
	KIBIRNIE	Milton Road
	KILBIRNIE	Paddockholm Road
	U40	Ladyland Road, Kilbirnie