27th March 2020 North Ayrshire Council is hopeful that the new grants for self-employed people will add further protection to the local economy. The Chancellor announced new measures on Tuesday which will enable self-employed people to apply for funding to support them over the next three months. This scheme will allow you to claim a
A LOCAL firm has shown true community spirit and support to North Ayrshire Council and residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Beith-based Bonnymans has provided a vast quantity of hand gel to help Council staff continue carrying out valuable services to some of the area’s most vulnerable people. The cleansing product will be used for priority
18th March 2020 In the current circumstances North Ayrshire Council’s Business teams are endeavouring to ensure that we are supplying our businesses with as much relevant information and support as possible. The Scottish Government confirmed this afternoon (Wednesday, 18th March, 2020) additional resources to support businesses in Scotland and information on the support available is on the
20th March 2020 Local people and community groups are working hard to support their neighbours and the wider population during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To streamline their approach and ensure community help is delivered safely during the pandemic, the Council’s Connected Communities teams are set to launch a series of community hubs from next week.
13th March 2020 A new helpline has been launched to supply Scottish businesses with tailored advice on coronavirus. It will be open Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:30. The helpline number is 0300 303 0660. Call handlers will answer questions from businesses related to Covid-19 as well as relaying the challenges faced by businesses
14th March 2020 Immediate action in response to COVID-19. New measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 on the business community in Scotland have been announced by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. The following steps will be put in place to support businesses during the 2020-21 financial year: a 75% rates relief for retail, hospitality and
North Ayrshire Council has been awarded £400,000 to develop tourism across Ayrshire’s island and coastal destinations. The Coig (Scots Gaelic for five) touring route initiative will provide the west coast of Scotland, the Firth of Clyde and islands with a new opportunity to brand and promote itself to national and international visitors. The funding will
We are happy to welcome an expanding new business to Kilwinning. Core Timber Systems started with 2 directors, Martyn Campbell and Thomas O'Moore, with 24 years combined experience in the private home build sector. Core Timber Systems is a timber frame manufacturing company. Its directors believe quality and excellence in customer service is paramount to
Mudataco, based in North Ayrshire, is a unique blend of sustainability, data science and construction professionals. Their aim is to transform resource efficiency practices and performance in the construction industry, using data science and best practice. Today they launched ConstructionWastePortal.com at the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre. ConstructionWastePortal.com is a revolutionary new website bringing the construction
2020 is a big year at Silverstone Racetrack, with F1 celebrating its 70th anniversary. They are also building a new trackside hotel and footbridge over the Circut this year. J&D Pierce have been tasked with the design and build of the structural steelwork to form the new enclosed footbridge over the racetrack at Silverstone –
