Community Planning is about bringing lots of different stakeholders together and working in partnership to address our shared challenges and deliver better outcomes for local people.
These are just some examples of partnership working in East Ayrshire, with links to partner sites where you can find more information.
Community Justice
The Community Justice Ayrshire Partnership includes statutory and third sector organisations who work together to reduce reoffending and improve outcomes for people affected by the justice system. www.communityjusticeayrshire.org.uk
Anti-Poverty and Inequalites Strategy
In East Ayrshire, poverty and inequality remain significant challenges for many residents. These issues impact individuals, families, and the overall wellbeing of our communities.
This new Anti-Poverty and Inequalities Strategy represents the Community Planning Partnerships continued focus and commitment to end poverty and inequality across all communities in East Ayrshire. The strategy unites the collective efforts of all partners across the local authority, aligns resources, shares learning and strengthens collaboration in tackling the root causes of poverty and inequality whilst building healthy and strong communities.
Anti-Poverty and Inequalities Strategy 2025-2030 (PDF 653 Kb)
Alcohol and Drugs
East Ayrshire Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) sits within Health and Social Care and works with a range of public and third sector partners to reduce alcohol and drug related harms.
The full current Strategic Improvement Plan is available as well as an easy read version
Children and Young People’s Services Plan
East Ayrshire Children and Young People’s Services Plan is developed in partnership with local children and young people and reflects the things that matter most to them.
Children and Young People's Service Plan 2023-2026 (11.77Mb)
Annual Report 2023/24 (PDF 1.41Mb)
Annual Report 2024/25 (PDF 833Kb)
Local Child Poverty Action Report
Our Local Child Poverty Action Report is developed in partnership across our CPP and is reported annually to our CPP Board in September each year.
Local Child Poverty Action Report 2022-23
Local Child Poverty Action Report 2021-22
Please note that from 2023-24 Local Child Poverty Action reporting is incorporated within the Children and Young People's Services Plan annual report.
If you are involved in partnership work in East Ayrshire that you would like to see reflected on this page please contact communityplanning@east-ayrshire.gov.uk