20th October 2020 A new Fund that will support local businesses during the latest phase of restrictions will be available from this morning (Tuesday 20 October, 9am). The Scottish Government has announced £40 million in funding for businesses and employees in Scotland affected by the temporary coronavirus (COVID-19) brake restrictions that came into effect from
12th October 2020 Thistle Help Ltd in Irvine are delighted to announce the successful acquisition of the Mobility Centre in Crosshouse, Ayrshire as part of their expansion plans over the next two years. Having over 13 years’ experience in the mobility sector, Thistle Help owners George Ruddick and Laura Hays were keen to acquire the
7th October 2020 2020 has been a year of much disruption and challenges for business across all industries, however despite these difficulties, some good news has emerged in the form of new union between two local Ayrshire firms, Booth Welsh and iTech. The coming together of both businesses was accelerated when the leadership teams realised the opportunities that would be afforded from aligning forces to navigate the challenges of the COVID pandemic. Booth Welsh are a well-respected global
5th October 2020 SUPPORT for a bold and fresh approach to rebuilding the Ayrshire economy has today (Monday) received significant support from major public bodies. North Ayrshire Council’s Community Wealth Building Strategy was launched in May and outlined a bold new economic model with a focus on wellbeing and inclusion to reduce poverty and inequality
29th September 2020 The UK Government has produced a factsheet explaining what is covered by the Job Support Scheme grant, which employers and employees are eligible, and how to claim. The Job Support Scheme is designed to protect viable jobs in businesses who are facing lower demand over the winter months due to Covid-19, to
Monday 28th September 2020 Ayrshire Chamber are delighted to be able to bring an online check-in service to any business in Ayrshire: #ProtectAyrshire Check & Trace gives business owners a platform to securely check customers or visitors in and out of their premises, anonymously collecting the data needed to support the Scottish Government and the
NORTH Ayrshire Council has launched an ambitious ‘Local Green New Deal’ as it plots its economic recovery from Covid-19. It has said there will be a focus on building back the local economy better, fairer and greener through their approach to economic recovery and renewal that was approved by elected members today (Tuesday). The Council
6th July 2020 The Scottish Government Coronavirus Business Support fund will close on Friday 10th July at 5pm. If you made an application in the past 10 working days and have not yet heard the outcome, please be assured that this will be processed by the local authority who will contact you in due course.
18th June 2020 A major new partnership aims to unleash the economic potential of North Ayrshire’s stunning coastline. North Ayrshire Council and Crown Estate Scotland are joining forces to identify opportunities for regeneration and investment in the area. A formal Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the two organisations, marking the beginning of a
Update 6th July 2020 Please note this fund will close to applications on Friday 10th July at 5pm. 15th June 2020 B&B owners among latest to be supported in latest Hardship fund A new fund has been launched today to reach out to even more businesses affected by the Coronavirus. The B&B Hardship Fund will
