North Ayrshire Council says it aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions within a decade after confirming ambitious plans to tackle the climate crisis. The local authority – who declared a climate emergency last year - will ramp up its efforts in recognition of the global problem. At a meeting of Cabinet on Tuesday, elected members
Cunninghame Housing Association has secured a £30 million private placement investment from Canada Life to part fund its ongoing ambitious, approved new build housing development programme. The association appointed NatWest Markets as its private placement agent to run the process. George Flynn, Vice President of NatWest Markets, said: “The NatWest Markets team is delighted to
Historic Scottish net manufacturer WJ Knox is partnering with Abertay University on an environmentally-friendly new project that they hope will divert tonnes of waste away from landfill. The company has entered into a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Abertay that will see two years of research and development into how leftover fish protein, oil and
WiFi SPARK, a leading provider of Enterprise WiFi and technology solutions, today officially opened new offices in Irvine, Scotland. The company is responsible for getting millions of members of the public online via WiFi and has an impressive roster of customers including NHS hospitals, shopping centres, train operating companies and town and city centres. In
The Prince’s Trust has awarded the Prince’s Trust Partnership Awards to Business Gateway Ayrshire, in recognition of the invaluable support received in delivering The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme to the young people of Ayrshire. Each of the three Business Gateway local teams were presented the award at the beginning of Global Entrepreneurship Network week. Richard
Fresh from winning Ayrshire's Best Business of the Year (51+ employees) at the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Awards 2019, James Frew Ltd have continued their success with significant contract wins. These include working with Ashleigh (Scotland) Limited to deliver 76 new homes in Saltcoats for Cunninghame Housing Association Ltd and working in a joint venture
Last week, the Council’s business team launched its new look website and promotional film at an event for local businesses at the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine. Branded ‘This is North Ayrshire’, the website and promotional film are part of a suite of marketing materials aimed at promoting the area for business and investment. Over
As part of awards season, we would like to say a huge well done to Scotch & Co' for winning Silver at Scotland's Speciality Food Show for their new pork & mustard scotch egg. Visit their website to find out how you can get your hands on these award-winning scotch eggs.
Beth Browning's second bakery was officially opened in Stevenston on Monday 10th February by Provost Ian Clarkson. Beth’s bakery is the second of its kind – partnered with her popular Kilwinning bakery shop. Provost said: “It is a great pleasure to open Beth’s Bakery in Stevenston. The Townhead Street bakery is in a fantastic location
Cunninghame Housing Association Ltd is in contention to be named 'Landlord of the Year' at the 2020 UK Housing Awards. Recognising and rewarding the very best in the UK housing sector, the awards ceremony brings together over 1,200 senior housing professionals providing an opportunity to meet, network and celebrate the industry. In 2014, Cunninghame
