East Ayrshire Environmental Health

12/06/2026

In East Ayrshire we have almost 400 premises on a private water supplies which means that homes and businesses get their water from a supply such as burns, springs or boreholes.

All business must be tested annually. If you have any questions or need to discuss your water supply or make sure your supply is registered please contact Environmental Health.

Find out more about PWS here: www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/LawAndLicensing/PollutionAndWaste/PrivateWaterSupplies

06/06/2026

We would encourage anyone with concerns about food establishments in East Ayrshire to contact us directly.
When concerns are raised by a member of the public, we investigate fully and arrange to visit the premises as necessary.

Our role is to look into any issues in a fair and professional way, without causing unnecessary distress to members of the public or business owners.

In the last few days, we have been made aware of social media content relating to food standards at a local takeaway. On this occasion, we can confirm that no evidence of illegal food preparation or food safety breaches were found.

East Ayrshire's online customer portal is accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week and allows you to self serve for a range of council services.

30/04/2026

Officers from the Environmental Crime Team have been in Kilmaurs today responding to complaints about dog fouling.

We would like to remind dog owners that it is their responsibility to clean up after their dogs. Failing to do so can result in a Fixed Penalty Notice of £80.

Thank you to everyone who continues to act responsibly and helps keep our communities clean and safe for everyone.

28/04/2026

Officers from the Environmental Crime Team have been in New Cumnock today investigating fly tipping and responding to complaints about dog fouling and abandoned vehicles.

We would like to remind dog owners that it is their responsibility to clean up after their dogs. Failing to do so can result in a Fixed Penalty Notice of £80.

Thank you to everyone who continues to act responsibly and helps keep our communities clean and safe for everyone.

24/04/2026

Our Environmental Crime officers and partners from Police Scotland Ayrshire continued with the school litter initiative today at Loudoun Academy.

The initiative looks to make pupils aware that leaving litter is an offence and can be subject to an £80 fine.

Patrols educate and encourage pupils to bin their litter responsibly and keep our communities clean & tidy!

23/04/2026

Fly Tipping is a criminal offence which can see offenders fined up to £40,000 and receive a custodial sentence.

23/04/2026

Bird Feeding can be a wonderful thing for our wildlife - BUT it can cause knock on issues if not carried out responsibly!

Follow the advice we have published to ensure you don't cause issues for other wildlife and neighbours by feeding the wrong things, overfeeding or encouraging vermin

Information and advice about how to feed the birds safely, and avoid encouraging vermin such as rats, mice and grey squirrels

21/04/2026

Officers from the Environmental Crime Team have been in Drongan today carrying out foot patrols in response to complaints about dog fouling.

We'd like to remind dog owners that it is their responsibility to clean up after their dogs. Failing to do so can result in a Fixed Penalty Notice of £80.

Thank you to everyone who continues to act responsibly and helps keep our communities clean and safe for everyone.

21/04/2026

If you're having work done at home make sure waste is disposed of safely and responsibly.

If you're arranging waste collection through social media, be aware of red flags in adverts.

Giving your waste to the wrong person can lead to Fly Tipping and cause harm to the environment.

Always check that your waste carrier is registered at https://www2.sepa.scot/wastecarriers

Remember - YOUR waste - YOUR responsibility!