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
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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
A new Delivery Group will take the lead in progressing the recently-published Arran Island Plan, which will be used to help drive the development of the island over the next decade. The establishment of the group means that those who will be affected most by the plan - local people – will lead efforts to
THE new £4.2 million Lochshore Park Hub was officially opened today. North Ayrshire Provost Anthea Dickson undertook the official ribbon-cutting duties as the development reached its most significant and exciting milestone. The Lochshore Park Hub will provide food, drink, shelter, toilets, function spaces, changing rooms and more - and will be the focal point for
Consultation on proposals to develop the landside facilities at Ardrossan Harbour is to be held in Brodick on Wednesday, April 13. North Ayrshire Council is working with a group of project partners - Transport Scotland, CMAL, Peel Ports Group, CalMac and the Arran Ferry Committee - to complete a comprehensive upgrade and redevelopment of the
4th March 2022 THE ambitious proposals for Ardrossan Marina – which form part of wider £170 million regeneration plans for the town – have today moved a significant step forward. North Ayrshire Council and partner Clyde Marina signed Heads of Terms to effectively formalise the financial and investment relationship between the partners. The marina extension
7th March 2022 Plans to maximise the huge potential of North Ayrshire’s ‘Blue Economy’ are gathering pace. North Ayrshire Council has joined forces with the University of Stirling – world renowned for their work in this sector – to harness the opportunities our marine and coastal assets provide. The assets, infrastructure and strategic investment plans
Ambitious proposals to help transform Ardrossan Promenade have taken a major step forward. Funding worth £748,000 has been confirmed from the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund, helping to revitalise the area and attract visitors. This will enable Ardrossan Community Development Trust and, its partners including North Ayrshire Council, to progress plans, including the creation
