More than 140 nominations were made for North Ayrshire Council’s third annual Employability Awards. The awards ceremony took place at Saltcoats Town Hall on Tuesday 11 November and turned the spotlight on trainees, volunteers, Modern Apprentices and people gaining skills, confidence and work experience to prepare to progress to the world of work. The annual
Businesses are invited to discover local contract opportunities at this year's 'Ayrshire Meet the Buyer' networking event, on 18th November 2025 at The Park Hotel in Kilmarnock. Supplier Development Programme Scotland has teamed up with North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council to host this free event for local businesses to find
North Ayrshire Council has welcomed the news that engineering firm Booth Welsh has transferred the company into an Employee Ownership Trust. This means the firm is now employee-owned and the change will help to secure the Irvine company’s long-term future and cement job security for its 300-plus workforce. Switching to a Trust is a great
North Ayrshire Council has approved arrangements to continue working closely with Crown Estate Scotland to further boost regeneration and economic development. Crown Estate Scotland (CES) is a public corporation that invests in and manages property and natural resources – including the seabed, coastline, parts of the foreshore and rural estates – to help businesses and
A transport company is geared up for positive change after joining a Council-backed programme that helps businesses work towards net zero targets together. North Ayrshire companies have been, collectively, putting the environment at the heart of what they do through a programme called Net Zero Accelerator. The funded two-month programme is specifically designed to help
North Ayrshire Council’s ambitious housebuilding programme is set to move up a gear. Proposals to add more new-build developments to the Council’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) were approved by Cabinet on Tuesday, 28 October. The SHIP sets out the priorities for affordable housing investment in North Ayrshire over the next five years and outlines
North Ayrshire Council has been praised for being “an exemplar” when it comes to change and innovation. In its latest report, the Accounts Commission said the Council works well with partners including the other two Ayrshire local authorities. It also said the Council has a great approach to change and innovation, is committed to engaging
A report has praised the positive impact Community Wealth Building has had on the Ayrshire economy. The pioneering economic model – working with communities and businesses to build a strong local economy – was a key part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal and supported by £3million of Scottish Government funding. The study by consultants Hall
A Garnock Valley company recently won a top UK-wide award in recognition of the digital revolution that is helping their business. Anderson Stewart Castings(ASC) received the Industrial Innovation Award at the Connected Britain Awards 2025. The Beith firm – with over 50 years of experience behind them specialising in the production of metallic components for
A range of North Ayrshire businesses have praised a programme that helps them work together in the drive to achieve net zero targets. Companies have been, collectively, putting the environment at the heart of what they do through a programme called Net Zero Accelerator. The funded 12-month programme is specifically designed to help Small and
