THE ambitious plans to transform the Harbourside area of Irvine have taken a significant step forward. Elected members approved a Masterplan for the ‘Great Harbour’ proposals at a meeting of Cabinet on Tuesday. The Masterplan sets out the vision for how the area can be developed and improved using £14m of Ayrshire Growth Deal funding
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
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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
Following the announcement today that Ardeer, North Ayrshire, is no longer a candidate to host the proposed STEP fusion plant, North Ayrshire Council Leader Marie Burns said: “While it is clear there will be disappointment for many that Ardeer won’t be home to the fusion plant, there is still much to be positive about. “We have
The remarkable efforts to breathe new life into Millport Town Hall have received a major boost after North Ayrshire Council secured £509,000 grant funding to support the ongoing restoration of the building. The Scottish Government has announced the grant funding which will allow the second phase of the landmark’s transformation to go ahead. Councillor Alan
