South Ayrshire Council is set to invest just under £4.3 million on road improvements in 2024/26, which includes resurfacing works and road reconstruction projects. The funding will also be used for footpaths, bridge maintenance, coastal defences, and the continued rollout of energy efficient LED street lighting. South Ayrshire’s roads infrastructure contributes massively to the local economy and to the development of the region. The road asset carriageway alone is valued …
Councillors recently approved a range of proposals for the final year of UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support local priorities. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) was first launched in 2022 as part of the ‘Levelling Up’ programme, which provides funding for local authorities to invest. Funding was first awarded to South Ayrshire Council for three years, however, the period was extended in to 2025/26 following the UK Government Budget …
BUSINESSES, politicians, academics and a host of industry experts met at an event this week to find out how becoming a 5G Innovation Region will transform Ayrshire. Last year the region received £3.8million from the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) team to become one of ten 5G Innovation Regions across the UK. The event at Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock, on Thursday featured presentations and panel discussions from …
