iOS and Android.Council leader Douglas Reid (SNP) said: "We are one of the first in Scotland to do the local gift card – we have 140 local businesses signed up to that."He said young people will spend the money with businesses based in the area and can even get a haircut as barbers are signed up.The Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse politician said it was a huge hit over Christmas and traders reported a boost.The family gift card award was signed off today along with a number of new schemes as part of a £2.6 million fund under the council’s £359m revenue budget. East Ayrshire budget digest (due to start April) Mr McLachlan said just under £800,000 will be spent on new apprenticeships and training for young people, including those in care.And.
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