Work at three multi-million pound flood protection schemes in North Ayrshire is on track as part of preparations to lessen the impact of climate change. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and severity of flooding across Scotland. Work at the £48 million Millport Flood Protection Scheme, on the Isle of Cumbrae, started last spring
Demolition works at Irvine’s high flats are now complete, with all five towers dismantled and the site fully cleared. The demolition process first got underway with removal of windows and internal fixtures and fittings within each block. Once this was complete, each of the five towers was carefully taken down using a high-reach demolition excavator,
Work is now under way on North Ayrshire Council’s pioneering plans to build its first two solar PV farms. To mark the start of the works, North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson performed the groundbreaking ceremony at Nethermains – a former landfill site between Irvine and Kilwinning. This will be the first of the two Council
Progress continues in North Ayrshire Council’s drive to cut carbon emissions as part of its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. Since 2005, area-wide emissions have reduced in North Ayrshire by 49 per cent while the Council’s own emissions have plummeted by 68 per cent. The Council’s Cabinet welcomed the figures and underlined
The development of Ayrshire’s new Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), hit a major milestone this week with its half a million-pound refurbishment kicking off. Last month Paisley headquartered Clark Contracts was awarded the refurbishment contract for the centre, which is a partnership between the University of Strathclyde
Communities are being placed right at the heart of consultation on the multi-million pound B714 upgrade project. Three public meetings have been arranged for next week, an online session will take place and consultation information will also be available in seven libraries and on request. The upgrade was approved as part of a successful North
In May 2022, Scotland hosted the annual World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This three-day event offered opportunities for discussion, networking and learning around FDI. The Forum also highlighted Scotland’s many strengths as an investment and business location. The World FDI Forum comes to Scotland The World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) brings
On 29th June 2022, the North Ayrshire Council Planning Committee resolved to grant planning permission for XLCC’s HVDC subsea cable manufacturing operations in Hunterston, Scotland. Breaking ground in the coming months, the brownfield site will create a new UK industry to support global decarbonisation targets. Once fully operational, the facility will support 900 jobs in
AMBITIOUS regeneration plans for Ardrossan are continuing to move forward despite the challenging world-wide economic conditions. The £170m packages of works for town are seen as being as the most exciting the area has ever seen. Much of the work – new Education campus, marine, residential and commercial development – will take place on the
A range of projects and businesses that highlight the early successes and potential of Community Wealth Building took centre stage during Tom Arthur MSP’s visit to Ayrshire on Wednesday. The Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth was in the region to learn more about the early positive impact this new economic approach strategy
