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
A family-run business in the Garnock Valley has pledged its support for Challenge Poverty Week 2025 and is calling on employers across Ayrshire to continue investing in local communities. North Ayrshire Council is also proudly backing the initiative, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting residents through challenging times. Challenge Poverty Week (October 6 to 12)
A pioneering solar PV farm in North Ayrshire– the first to be owned and operated by a Scottish local authority – has been officially switched on. The massive facility at Nethermains – between Irvine and Kilwinning – features more than 12,000 solar panels and will create enough energy to power more than 2,000 homes. North
The Grow Ayrshire Support Programme, from the 'Ayrshire Food an 'a' that' initiative and supported by the three Ayrshire Councils, Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and Business Gateway, is designed to help local food and drink manufacturers across the region by way of a series of workshops, mentoring programme, grant and consultancy support and live product
Businesses across North Ayrshire are continuing to help each other – and the environment – by working 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 12-month programme is specifically designed to help Small
North Council has welcomed the news of over £20 million of UK Government funding as part of plans to improve communities across the country. The Pride in Place programme will see up to £280 million shared among 12 Scottish local authorities, including up to £20 million for North Ayrshire Council, to target areas which can
Councillor Tony Gurney, North Ayrshire Council's Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy, has welcomed a major AI investment into the region. As part of its long-term vision, AI Pathfinder plans to invest £15bn in West Scotland, beginning with an initial investment from 2026 that will see the start of operations at its North Ayrshire
Residents, businesses and community groups are being invited to have their say on the next stage of exciting plans for Irvine’s Harbourside. The £14 million Ayrshire Growth Deal Great Harbour project is already underway with works on the first phase – including the new Sea Monster Park and exterior repairs to the Pilot House –
