Beith and District Community Council

12/10/2026

Fantastic news

X36 BUS SERVICE TO BE EXTENDED FROM NOVEMBER

I am delighted that the Stagecoach X36 service between Ardrossan and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station will become an all-day from November to the end of March.

Continuation beyond that date will depend on service utilisation.

Services will run from 05:50 am until after midnight:

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-09/10/2026-14:43:02:147

The X36 is a service I have raised myriad times with Stagecoach, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) and Scottish Ministers since X36 bus services were cut during the summer of 2022.

Currently, the absence of an X36 Stagecoach services after 17:15 leaves numerous passengers without a viable means of returning home by bus, as you pointed out.

This announcement came as part of the latest Scottish Government child poverty delivery plan - Bringing Hope, Building Futures: The Third Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026-2031 – which argued the lack of affordable and accessible transport is a key driver of child poverty.

SPT identified several new bus services that shall be operating including the X36.

Work is underway to facilitate services from Sunday 01 November 2026 to operate until Saturday 27 March 2027, subject to approval by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner.

Introduction of services over this 21-week period will provide low-income parents and households with opportunities to maximise their income through improving access to work, education, training, and volunteering opportunities.

ENDS

09/09/2026

08/09/2026

Our first meeting back will be the 13th of October following the summer recess. Not tonight, if you have any talking points for our agenda please get in touch.

17/08/2026

The great people at Beith Skate and Play Park Initiative are doing this ….

Our next event in the park is our “Free Fun Day” on the 29th of August. Focusing on the play park side of the park.

We will also be collecting bottles as donations for our bottle stall anything you can donate will be greatly appreciated but not required to join the event.

31/07/2026

IAN BROUGHTON - BEITH’S CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2026

Huge congratulations to Ian on being named Beith and District Community Council Citizen of the Year 2026 held at Beith Bowling Club last month.

And a very popular choice too!

This year's award reflected the incredible contribution made by so many people across the community. Every nominee should be immensely proud of the difference they make to life in Beith.

Ian's dedication, commitment, modesty and years of service to the community have rightly earned him this recognition.

Through his tireless volunteering and leadership with Garnock Valley Pipes and Drums, he has made a lasting impact on the lives of so many people.

The Beith & District Community Council Citizen of the Year Community Event was a tremendous celebration of the people who go above and beyond to make Beith a better place to live.

A huge thank you goes to everyone who took the time to vote and to all those who made the evening so memorable, including Tom Urie and three local comedians who entertained us throughout; helping to make the evening such a success.

Special congratulations must also go to the other outstanding finalists:

• Nicola Robinson

• Gordon Young

• Beith Community Food Garden Volunteers

Each has made a remarkable contribution to the community, and all are thoroughly deserving of recognition.

Congratulations once again, Ian. A very deserving Beith Citizen of the Year.

Ends

24/07/2026

Extension of Temporary Footpath Closure- Guy’s Lane, Beith, from 12.00pm on 23rd July to 6.00pm on 9th August 2026


I would inform you that the Temporary Footpath Closure at the above location has been extended to 9th August 2026 facilitate STORM OUTFALL INSTALLATION WORKS.

Due to the nature of this, legislation requires that in the interest of safety, this restriction must be put in place for the works duration. A copy of the Signed Order is enclosed

North Ayrshire Council, Neighbourhood Services (Roads) would like to thank you for your patience in this matter.


Should you have any queries please contact Advance Construction (Scotland) on 01698 824442

29/06/2026

Have your say on proposed changes to the Library opening hours 📚

https://northayrshire.communitychoices.scot/libraryconsultations

29/06/2026

Planning update :

26/00431/EIA
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Request for EIA Scoping Opinion for proposed wind farm development consisting of 5 no. turbines up to 200m to blade tip height, and associated infrastructure

25/06/2026

Notification just received

Closure Update*

Due to the high temperatures and favourable weather conditions, the newly laid surface requires additional time to fully cure before it can be opened to traffic. To prevent any damage to the new surface, the road will need to remain closed for a 24-hour period and will reopen at 17:00 on 26/06/2026, once the curing process has been completed