North and East Ayrshire Councils today (1 June) launch a new Shared Economic Development Service, as part of a coordinated approach to delivering economic priorities across the region. The new shared service has been designed to support delivery of the Ayrshire Regional Economic Strategy, the Ayrshire Growth Deal, and future regional economic priorities. By working
The first group of trainees on the Ayrshire Skills Investment Fund's "ASIF IGNITE: Introduction to the Motor Trade” programme celebrated their achievements yesterday in Kilwinning, following completion of a six week intensive course. Delivered in collaboration with Bridgend Group and funded by the Ayrshire Growth Deal, this hands-on course is designed for anyone curious about
Construction work to deliver a major upgrade to one of North Ayrshire’s most important roads is now officially under way. A groundbreaking event yesterday (Thursday, 12 March 2026) officially marked the start of construction on the first phase of the B714 upgrade. This follows the UK Government’s formal approval of North Ayrshire Council’s Full Business
North Ayrshire Council is inviting local residents, businesses and visitors to attend drop-in events to view proposals for new step ashore marine infrastructure on the Isle of Arran. The proposals form part of the £9.5 million Ayrshire Growth Deal Marine Tourism Programme – a decade-long investment designed to strengthen the marine tourism economy across Ayrshire.
A state-of-the art new business space has been officially marked as complete at one of Ayrshire’s major sites for business and industry – i3 in Irvine. The i3 Enterprise area, plays a key role in supporting economic growth, primarily through Ayrshire Growth Deal funding. Investment at the site is focused on delivering modern, flexible workspace
Pupils from 13 North Ayrshire primary schools were recently invited to a special STEM visit to the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) in Irvine. Located at i3 Business Park, the DPMC is part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). The centre is supported by the Ayrshire Growth Deal project and is a collaboration between
Tree clearance works have begun at the i3 Business Park in Irvine to allow North Ayrshire Council to continue their development of business premises at one of the region’s key strategic sites. The i3 area plays a key role in supporting economic growth, primarily through Ayrshire Growth Deal funding. Investment at the site is focused
North Ayrshire Council is running a successful partnership programme to help tackle rising youth unemployment. The Future Trades Programme has been set up by the council’s employability partner CEIS Ayrshire, with funding support from the local authority and The Robertson Trust. The aim is to address local skills shortages in the construction industry and to
An engineering firm involved in the Ardrossan Campus development gave young people an invaluable insight into the world of construction and project management as part of their ongoing commitment to the Three Towns community. Atkins Realis are part of the design team for the new development which will see a modern, state-of-the-art education and community
A brand new course – funded by the Ayrshire Growth Deal - was launched in January to provide a unique opportunity for six unemployed people to be trained to the international welding standard. The IGNITE Welding Course, a transformative training initiative delivered in partnership with industry leaders J&D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd, has been funded through
