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May 2026 council boundary. Map © Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. Boundary data © ONS and Ordnance Survey.
Residents, mid-2025
121,350Wards
9Seats in 2026
32Selected result year
2022Party seats: 2026 snapshot
Download seat history (CSV)No single party majority. A majority of this seat total needs 17 seats. This annual archive is not a live record of party membership or the council administration.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| SNP | 14 |
| Labour | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Conservative | 4 |
| Reported total | 32 |
“Other” can include several parties, independents and vacancies. It is not a single voting group. Source: Open Council Data.
Seat history: 1995–2026
These are annual snapshots. A change between years can reflect elections, by-elections, party changes or boundary changes. Older records follow council names and are not a constant-boundary series. The pre-2016 source combines Green and other smaller parties under “Other” and national parties under “Nationalist parties”.
| Year | Total | Party seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | Conservative 4 · Labour 8 · SNP 14 · Other 6 |
| 2025 | 32 | Conservative 4 · Labour 8 · SNP 15 · Other 5 |
| 2024 | 32 | Conservative 4 · Labour 10 · SNP 14 · Other 4 |
| 2023 | 32 | Conservative 4 · Labour 10 · SNP 14 · Other 4 |
| 2022 | 32 | Conservative 4 · Labour 10 · SNP 14 · Other 4 |
| 2021 | 32 | Conservative 6 · Labour 9 · SNP 14 · Other 3 |
| 2020 | 32 | Conservative 6 · Labour 9 · SNP 14 · Other 3 |
| 2019 | 32 | Conservative 6 · Labour 9 · SNP 14 · Other 3 |
| 2018 | 32 | Conservative 6 · Labour 9 · SNP 14 · Other 3 |
| 2017 | 32 | Conservative 6 · Labour 9 · SNP 14 · Other 3 |
| 2016 | 32 | Conservative 2 · Labour 14 · SNP 15 · Other 1 |
| 2015 | 32 | Conservative 2 · Labour 14 · Other 1 · Nationalist parties 15 |
| 2014 | 32 | Conservative 2 · Labour 14 · Other 1 · Nationalist parties 15 |
| 2013 | 32 | Conservative 2 · Labour 14 · Other 1 · Nationalist parties 15 |
| 2012 | 32 | Conservative 2 · Labour 14 · Other 1 · Nationalist parties 15 |
| 2011 | 32 | Conservative 3 · Labour 14 · Other 1 · Nationalist parties 14 |
| 2010 | 32 | Conservative 3 · Labour 14 · Other 1 · Nationalist parties 14 |
| 2009 | 32 | Conservative 3 · Labour 14 · Other 1 · Nationalist parties 14 |
| 2008 | 32 | Conservative 3 · Labour 14 · Other 1 · Nationalist parties 14 |
| 2007 | 32 | Conservative 3 · Labour 14 · Other 1 · Nationalist parties 14 |
| 2006 | 32 | Conservative 1 · Labour 23 · Nationalist parties 8 |
| 2005 | 32 | Conservative 1 · Labour 23 · Nationalist parties 8 |
| 2004 | 32 | Conservative 1 · Labour 23 · Nationalist parties 8 |
| 2003 | 32 | Conservative 1 · Labour 23 · Nationalist parties 8 |
| 2002 | 32 | Conservative 1 · Labour 17 · Nationalist parties 14 |
| 2001 | 32 | Conservative 1 · Labour 17 · Nationalist parties 14 |
| 2000 | 32 | Conservative 1 · Labour 17 · Nationalist parties 14 |
| 1999 | 32 | Conservative 1 · Labour 17 · Nationalist parties 14 |
| 1998 | 30 | Labour 21 · Nationalist parties 9 |
| 1997 | 30 | Labour 22 · Nationalist parties 8 |
| 1996 | 30 | Labour 22 · Nationalist parties 8 |
| 1995 | 30 | Labour 22 · Nationalist parties 8 |
East Ayrshire Council and Local Areas
Scottish council in Scotland. Official council code: S12000008. Open a ward to see its map and recorded election results.
Councils in Scotland · Boundary data (GeoJSON)
Browse all 9 mapped areas
- AnnickS13002892 · Ward
- BallochmyleS13002898 · Ward
- Cumnock and New CumnockS13002899 · Ward
- Doon ValleyS13002900 · Ward
- Irvine ValleyS13002897 · Ward
- Kilmarnock East and HurlfordS13002895 · Ward
- Kilmarnock NorthS13002893 · Ward
- Kilmarnock SouthS13002896 · Ward
- Kilmarnock West and CrosshouseS13002894 · Ward
Recorded election results
Download all recorded results (CSV)9 recorded areas in 2022. These figures describe the contests held in that year. They do not describe every seat on the council. Historical areas can differ from the current map.
Seats won in the recorded contests
- 14 Scottish National Party
- 10 Scottish Labour Party
- 4 Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- 3 Independent
- 1 The Rubbish Party
Declared winners in this source only. This is not a council-wide vote share or a current seat total.
The supplied 2026 candidate download does not include votes or winners. The 2026 seat archive above is a different dataset. Download the separate 2026 candidate lists (CSV).
Ward 1 - Annick4 declared winners · 50.0% turnout
Electorate: 12,530. Ballot papers: 6,264. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| John MCFADZEAN | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,516 | Elected |
| John MCGHEE | Scottish Labour Party | 1,183 | Elected |
| Stephen CANNING | Scottish National Party | 1,048 | Elected |
| Wendy HANNAH | Scottish National Party | 998 | Not elected |
| Ellen FREEL | Independent | 812 | Elected |
| John CAIRNS | Independent | 627 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 2 - Kilmarnock North3 declared winners · 40.4% turnout
Electorate: 9,748. Ballot papers: 3,935. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine COWAN | Scottish National Party | 1,483 | Elected |
| Maureen MCKAY | Scottish Labour Party | 1,084 | Elected |
| ALLAN MACDONALD | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 536 | Not elected |
| David William RICHARDSON | Scottish National Party | 364 | Elected |
| Ian GRANT | Independent | 316 | Not elected |
| WENDY MACDONALD | Alba Party | 99 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 3 - Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse4 declared winners · 44.6% turnout
Electorate: 13,347. Ballot papers: 5,958. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian JONES | Scottish Labour Party | 1,662 | Elected |
| James ADAMS | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,297 | Elected |
| Iain LINTON | Scottish National Party | 1,168 | Elected |
| Douglas REID | Scottish National Party | 1,093 | Elected |
| Frank MCNIFF | Independent | 369 | Not elected |
| Elizabeth Anne BROWN | Scottish Green Party | 228 | Not elected |
| Guy NJALI BOLA | Alba Party | 71 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 4 - Kilmarnock East and Hurlford4 declared winners · 43.6% turnout
Electorate: 12,370. Ballot papers: 5,397. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry DOUGLAS | Scottish Labour Party | 2,053 | Elected |
| Graham BARTON | Scottish National Party | 1,501 | Elected |
| Jon HERD | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 645 | Not elected |
| Graham BOYD | Independent | 574 | Elected |
| Neal INGRAM | Scottish National Party | 481 | Elected |
| Trevor GRANT | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 74 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 5 - Kilmarnock South3 declared winners · 37.9% turnout
Electorate: 8,186. Ballot papers: 3,103. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim TODD | Scottish National Party | 990 | Elected |
| Peter MABON | Scottish Labour Party | 954 | Elected |
| Clare MAITLAND | Scottish National Party | 627 | Elected |
| Robin BAWA | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 370 | Not elected |
| Stewart John MCLINTOCK | Alba Party | 57 | Not elected |
| Keyrin James VON-DÖRING | Scottish Libertarian Party | 38 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 6 - Irvine Valley3 declared winners · 43.9% turnout
Electorate: 9,797. Ballot papers: 4,302. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Michele CLARK | Scottish National Party | 1,309 | Elected |
| Kevin MCGREGOR | Scottish Labour Party | 962 | Elected |
| Sally Jane COGLEY | The Rubbish Party | 787 | Elected |
| Susan MCFADZEAN | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 737 | Not elected |
| Lee-Anne Margaret TO | Scottish National Party | 461 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 7 - Ballochmyle4 declared winners · 42.4% turnout
Electorate: 11,193. Ballot papers: 4,746. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire LEITCH | Scottish National Party | 1,301 | Elected |
| Linda HOLLAND | Scottish Labour Party | 1,085 | Elected |
| Alyson SIMMONS | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 779 | Elected |
| William LENNOX | Scottish National Party | 542 | Elected |
| David SHAW | Independent | 507 | Not elected |
| Stephen MCCARRON | Scottish Labour Party | 432 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 8 - Cumnock and New Cumnock4 declared winners · 41.6% turnout
Electorate: 11,044. Ballot papers: 4,592. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy CRAWFORD | Scottish Labour Party | 1,349 | Elected |
| Jim MCMAHON | Scottish National Party | 897 | Elected |
| Neill WATTS | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 827 | Elected |
| Jacqui TODD | Scottish National Party | 701 | Not elected |
| June KYLE | Scottish Labour Party | 593 | Elected |
| Fraser WRIGHT | Scottish Liberal Democrats | 109 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ward 9 - Doon Valley3 declared winners · 43.9% turnout
Electorate: 8,932. Ballot papers: 3,925. Source and method.
STV election. Votes below are first preferences. Later transfers determine who is elected.
| Candidate | Party | First preferences | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew FILSON | Independent | 1,077 | Elected |
| Elaine STEWART | Scottish Labour Party | 894 | Elected |
| Jennifer HOGG | Scottish National Party | 803 | Elected |
| Samantha HAINEY | Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | 644 | Not elected |
| John BELL | Independent | 311 | Not elected |
| Murray HENDRIE | Independent | 137 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Check the council by-election directory. The absence of an upcoming contest here does not confirm that no election is due.
Councillors: 2026 archive
Download councillors (CSV)32 member records from the Open Council Data post-May archive. Members can change party, resign or be replaced. Use the council’s own member register for current contact details.
32 records shown
| Councillor | Ward or division | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ellen Freel | Annick | Independent / Other |
| John McFadzean | Annick | Conservative and Unionist |
| John McGhee | Annick | Independent / Other |
| Stephen Canning | Annick | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Alyson Simmons | Ballochmyle | Conservative and Unionist |
| Claire Leitch | Ballochmyle | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Linda Mabon | Ballochmyle | Labour Party |
| William Lennox | Ballochmyle | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Jim McMahon | Cumnock and New Cumnock | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| June Kyle | Cumnock and New Cumnock | Labour Party |
| Neill Watts | Cumnock and New Cumnock | Conservative and Unionist |
| William Crawford | Cumnock and New Cumnock | Labour Party |
| Drew Filson | Doon Valley | Independent / Other |
| James Kyle | Doon Valley | Labour Party |
| Jennifer Hogg | Doon Valley | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Beverley Clark | Irvine Valley | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Kevin McGregor | Irvine Valley | Labour Party |
| Sally Cogley | Irvine Valley | The Rubbish Party |
| Barry Douglas | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | Labour Party |
| Graham Barton | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Graham Boyd | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | Independent / Other |
| Neal Ingram | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Caroline Barton | Kilmarnock North | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| David Richardson | Kilmarnock North | Independent / Other |
| Elaine Cowan | Kilmarnock North | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Clare Maitland | Kilmarnock South | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Jim Todd | Kilmarnock South | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Peter Mabon | Kilmarnock South | Labour Party |
| Douglas Reid | Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| Iain Linton | Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse | Scottish National Party (SNP) |
| James Adams | Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse | Conservative and Unionist |
| Jayne Sangster | Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse | Labour Party |
Local figures
Download local figures (CSV)Each table has its own date, unit and source. Census categories can contain subcategories. Do not add all rows together. Residents, households and electors are different measures.
Population by ageMid-2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All ages | 121,350 |
| Under 16 | 19,980 |
| Age 16 to 64 | 73,977 |
| Age 65 and over | 27,393 |
Population history2011–2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 122,690 |
| 2012 | 122,620 |
| 2013 | 122,270 |
| 2014 | 121,870 |
| 2015 | 121,620 |
| 2016 | 121,580 |
| 2017 | 121,150 |
| 2018 | 120,810 |
| 2019 | 120,870 |
| 2020 | 120,340 |
| 2021 | 120,500 |
| 2022 | 120,400 |
| 2023 | 120,800 |
| 2024 | 121,320 |
| 2025 | 121,350 |
Census residentsCensus 2022
Unit: people (rounded). Source and definitions.
| Measure | people (rounded) |
|---|---|
| All persons | 120,300 |
| Females | 61,900 |
| Males | 58,400 |
GDP history (archived release)1998–2019
Unit: GBP millions. Source and definitions. Historic economic output at current market prices. This is an old release, not a current local economy estimate.
| Measure | GBP millions |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,245 |
| 1999 | 1,287 |
| 2000 | 1,335 |
| 2001 | 1,412 |
| 2002 | 1,474 |
| 2003 | 1,537 |
| 2004 | 1,611 |
| 2005 | 1,743 |
| 2006 | 1,856 |
| 2007 | 1,920 |
| 2008 | 1,987 |
| 2009 | 1,961 |
| 2010 | 1,972 |
| 2011 | 2,014 |
| 2012 | 2,059 |
| 2013 | 2,029 |
| 2014 | 2,081 |
| 2015 | 2,149 |
| 2016 | 2,196 |
| 2017 | 2,297 |
| 2018 | 2,292 |
| 2019 | 2,318 |
About the data
We use ONS boundaries, published election results, Open Council Data seat and member records, and official population, census and local finance statistics. Each table shows its date. Read about the sources, coverage and methods.
