Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse (ward)

Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse is a ward within the East Ayrshire council area in Scotland. As a local government area, it elects councillors to East Ayrshire Council. The boundaries and composition of the ward are defined by the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 and subsequent boundary reviews. Information on specific elected representatives, population demographics, electoral results, and the geographical areas encompassed within the ward can typically be found on the East Ayrshire Council website and related resources such as the Boundary Commission for Scotland. The ward's name reflects the inclusion of areas within western Kilmarnock and the village of Crosshouse. The functions of the elected councillors include representing the interests of the residents, making decisions on local services such as education, social care, roads, and planning, and holding the council accountable.