News In Brief - Monday 26 October 2026
Thank you for tuning in to another instalment of News in Brief, giving you news and events from across our services, happening over the next seven days. Have a great week everyone!
Yellow weather warning
Storms in Scotland continue this week and North Ayrshire may be impacted again. A yellow weather warning is in place overnight tonight with further strong winds that may lead to damaging gusts and transport disruption. Please stay safe and be mindful of travel updates during this time. Keep up to date via the Met Office website and our own Facebook channel.
This week is Care Experienced Week
Care Experienced Week 2026 starts Monday 26 October and our Corporate Parenting team would love for you and the young people you work with to get involved.
So, what’s on?
- Halloween Party on Tuesday 27 October (5pm-7pm) at Ardrossan Youth Centre. Few spaces left. Sign up here.
- Creative and Therapeutic Art session on Wednesday 28 October at Harbour Arts Centre (fully booked)
- Connecting Our Community Event on Thursday 29 October (1pm – 5pm) at Kilwinning Campus. No booking is required, drop in at any time.
The team will also be sharing social media content through the week around this year’s theme, ‘Forward to the Future’. Please stay tuned to the Corporate Parenting social media newsfeed to help spread the word and celebrate our care experienced community.
Tuesday 27 October: Cabinet meets
The October meeting of Cabinet starts at 2.30pm on Tuesday with a number of important reports to consider. You can see the agenda on our website while proceedings will be available to watch via the online stream.
Also on Tuesday: Joint Cabinet has been postponed
Due to adverse weather, the second meeting of our bi-annual Joint Cabinet set to take place on Tuesday from 10am at Saltcoats Town Hall has been postponed. Stay tuned for the announcement of new date to follow...
Spaces left for manager training sessions
Recruiting managers can still register for the the following Microsoft Teams training sessions this week:
- Interviews & Preferred Candidates online training session taking place on Tuesday 27 October (10am to 11am). This session will cover scheduling interviews. issuing correspondence through Talentlink and key documentation required throughout the interview process and end-to-end recruitment process.
- How To’ – Manage Stress & Mental Health in the Workplace taking place on Wednesday 28 October (11am to Noon). This session will provides line managers a clear overview of mental health and stress, including common mental health conditions, symptoms and the difference between pressure and stress. It outlines potential causes of work-related and personal stress, line managers responsibilities, and the impact stress can have on the employees and the relevant HR and Health and Safety guidance.
Thursday 29 October: Black History Month event
Hear from guest speakers and Celebrate Black History Month with the Ayrshire Equality Partnership on Thursday 29 October 2026 at Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock Campus. Find out everything you need to know in the Ayrshire Equality Partnership news update. Please help to spread the word too by sharing our social media post.
Only one week left of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival events
Head on over to the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival update on Staff News to find out what events are happening near you and be part of the action before the festival wraps up on 8 November.
Follow us on Whatsapp
Don’t forget, North Ayrshire Council is now on WhatsApp! This is a place where we share key service updates and Council news so it’s worth a follow to ensure you're kept informed. Search North Ayrshire Council in the app updates tab to find us, or follow the direct link here.
Deliveries to Cunninghame House process
Colleagues are reminded that delivery drivers should take parcels to the main reception desk within the Customer Service Centre (Asda side) and should not be given access to move around the building unescorted. Council Officers will now collect the parcels from reception and take them to the 4th Floor where they will store them and contact Services to arrange pick up.
Head on over to the Café on 4
Another week, another delicious menu from the Café on 4 – head on up to the 4th floor this week to enjoy the choice of breakfast, lunch and treat items.
Save the date ahead of Men’s Mental Health month
As part of Men’s Mental Health Month this November, North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership is working with the Killie Community team to deliver ‘Boots and Blether’ on Saturday 7 November, from 11am to 2pm at the Community Hub. Rugby Park, Kilmarnock. The event is aimed at creating a relaxed and welcoming space for men to come together, get involved in a game of football (regardless of ability) and have open and informal conversations. If you’d like to attend, you can register your interest online.
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