East Ayrshire Federation

15/05/2026

Calling all gardeners in 🌿💐

Our annual garden competition is now open for nominations!
Whether you’ve got a wee garden, some lovely hanging baskets or a full space in bloom, we’d love to see it 🌸

There are loads of categories to get involved in, from best private or council garden to veggie plots, eco-friendly spaces and community awards 🌼

🗓 Nominations are open until Tuesday 30 June, with judging set to take place throughout July

👉 Full details and how to enter in the link in comments

08/05/2026

📣 A great opportunity to make your voice heard! 📣

👇Fill in the survey below! 📝

💬 “Tenant participation has matured over the last 25 years- but the world around it has changed.”

Our State of Play research is underway, and we’re continuing to invite tenants and social landlords across Scotland to take part.
Through our tenant and landlord surveys, we’re gathering a wide range of experiences of tenant participation to build a clear national picture of what’s working well and what could be improved. This insight will inform evidence based recommendations to strengthen meaningful tenant participation in the years ahead.

We’d love to hear what you think.

Link for social landlord survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/X19gwL3sNZ
Link for tenant survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/BvTbdw7rKR

👉 Find out more about State of Play here:
https://tis.org.uk/state-of-play-research/

We’d really appreciate support in sharing this widely to help reach as many tenants and social landlords as possible!

24/03/2026

We are holding a community engagement event for the new build affordable housing development at Cairn Road (George McTurk Court), Cumnock.

📍 Wednesday 25 March between 4pm and 7pm

Come along to Rothesay House to view plans, ask questions and provide vital feedback that will inform the planning application.

27/02/2026

Are you an East Ayrshire Council tenant? Have you had your CHAT (Connecting Housing and Tenants) visit?

The Federation is independently reviewing the service and wants to hear from you about your experience. Get in touch with us here to tell us about it:

https://eafederation.com/contact-us/

10/02/2026

🚨 SCAM CALL ALERT 🚨
We’ve been made aware that someone has been calling tenants from 0330 174 1831, claiming to be working in partnership with our Housing Repairs team.

This number is NOT associated with the Council.

There will be times when we contact you to arrange repairs, but this will always be from 01563 555555. If you ever get a call and aren’t sure it’s really us, please hang up and call 01563 555555 to double‑check.

Remember to never share personal information like your name, address or bank details with unexpected callers.

Please share this with older or vulnerable neighbours to help keep them safe from scams.

06/02/2026

⏳ One Week to Go
There’s one week left to take part in East Ayrshire Council’s 2026/27 Budget Consultation.

Your feedback helps us understand local priorities and plan services that best support our communities. If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete the survey and find out more about how our budget works.

🗳️ Have your say and help shape East Ayrshire’s future: https://orlo.uk/5jmDX

15/01/2026

Our Kilmarnock Roadshow is at 35 John Finnie Street today, in the New Haigh Kirk Hall

Come down and chat to members of the Fed, council staff and local support services.

12 noon til 3pm!

East Ayrshire Council

07/01/2026

🌟 Our Finance and Wellbeing Roadshows are happening NEXT WEEK! 🌟

Come along for a friendly, relaxed event where you can meet new people and find out about the support available in your community. Tenants, residents, families – everyone is welcome.

📅 Wednesday 14 January
📍 Yipworld, Barrhill Road, Cumnock
🕛 12 noon – 3pm

📅 Thursday 15 January
📍 EACHA, John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock
🕛 12 noon – 3pm

What’s on the day?
• Meet the Federation and hear about our work
• Connect with other tenants and residents
• Chat to Council Officers and local support services
• Browse a range of helpful information stalls
• Council tenants: complete the rent consultation for a chance to win a prize!

Rent Setting • Greener & Cleaner Communities • Money & Budgeting • Youth Services • Energy Advice • Benefits Advice

✨ Free refreshments available and travel expenses reimbursed.

📞 To book or find out more: 01563 631000
📧 secretary@eafederation.com // customerliaisonteam@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

East Ayrshire Council Tenants Information Service

09/12/2025

❄️ Our Winter Newsletter Is Now Out! ❄️

We’ve posted the latest East Ayrshire Federation newsletter to all council tenants, so keep an eye on your letterbox over the next few days.

Inside this edition you’ll find:
📌 Updates on what the Federation, TARAs and Consultation Forums have been working on
📌 Information from the Council on this year’s rent consultation
📌 Helpful tips to stay safe, warm and well over the winter months

We hope you enjoy reading it — let us know when yours arrives!

05/12/2025

🌟 Our Finance and Wellbeing Roadshows are back for 2026! 🌟

Come along, meet new people, and find out about the brilliant support available in your community. Tenants, residents, families – everyone’s welcome!

📅 Wednesday 14 January
📍 Yipworld. Barrhill Rd, Cumnock
🕛 12 noon – 3pm

📅 Thursday 15 January
📍 EACHA, John Finnie St, Kilmarnock
🕛 12 noon – 3pm

What’s happening?
• Meet the Federation and hear about our work
• Connect with other tenants and residents
• Chat to Council Officers and local support services
• Browse our marketplace of information stalls
• Council tenants: complete the rent consultation for a chance to win a prize on the day!

Topics include: Rent Setting • Greener & Cleaner Communities • Money & Budgeting • Youth Services • Energy Advice • Benefits Advice

✨ Free refreshments and travel expenses reimbursed.

📞 To book or find out more: 01563 631000
📧 secretary@eafederation.com
/ customerliaisonteam@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

East Ayrshire Council Tenants Information Service

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