Social Value Ideas for North Ayrshire Council

Growth Deal Agreement Signed

Formal signing of the Ayrshire Growth Deal agreement by leaders of North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire, and South Ayrshire councils, alongside UK Government (Alistair Jack) and Scottish Government (Michael …

“Can I now invite Dougie, Peter, Michael, and Alistair to add your signature to the copy that you have in front of you, and when you've done that, can …”

UK Government Growth Deal Investment

UK Government commitment of £103 million investment in the Ayrshire Growth Deal over 10 years, with the minister emphasizing this is a tangible demonstration of continued support to local initiatives,…

“this UK government has invested £103 million in Airsure, and that's a tangible demonstration of our continued support to these local initiatives, loca…”

Scottish Government Growth Deal Investment

Scottish Government confirmation of £103 million investment to be made over 10 years in the Ayrshire Growth Deal, matching UK Government contribution.

“I'm confident, as I'm sure you are, that this deal will deliver the inclusive economic growth we want to see right across Ayrshire over the course of …”

Total Growth Deal Investment Value

Total Ayrshire Growth Deal signed valued at £250 million with combined investment from UK Government (£103m) and Scottish Government (£103m), with additional partnership and private sector investment …

“I can't quite believe we've just signed a £250 million deal sitting in my dining room, but I think that's a sign of the times that we are living in.”

Section 75 Order Removal - Glenview Cottage Approved

The committee unanimously approved the removal of the Section 75 occupancy condition on Glenview Cottage at Middleton Farm, Largs. No planning conditions were attached to this approval. The decision i…

“Are we happy to agree the removal of the Section 75 order? We are. Okay, great.”

Section 75 Order Removal - Cochlan's View Cottage Approved

The committee unanimously approved the removal of the Section 75 short-term let restriction on Cochlan's View Cottage at Cochlan's Farm, Lamlash. No planning conditions were attached to this approval.…

“I think that's the kind of mood in the room, but I'll ask, are people happy then to agree the removal of the 75-volter? That's great.”

Planning Review Decision - Time-Limited Storage Permission

Local Review Body formally upheld the officer's recommendation to maintain the 5-year time limitation on the commercial storage development. Motion proposed by Councillor Nicol and seconded by Council…

“we have a motion backed in some Nicole seconded by Councillor McMaster to uphold the Office decision to keep the condition... the motion as declared c…”

Scottish Government Retail Crime Funding

The Scottish Government allocated £3 million to Police Scotland as revenue spend for FY 2025/26 to tackle retail crime. This funding was allocated on 4 December 2024 and led to the instigation of the …

“On the 4th of December 2024, the Scottish Government allocated an extra £3 million to Police Scotland to tackle retail crime as a revenue spend for th…”

Rising Retail Crime Across Scotland

Retail crime has increased significantly UK-wide. During 2024/25, there were over 44,000 crimes of shoplifting recorded across Scotland, up 15.8% against the previous year and up 58.3% against the 5-y…

“It's well reported that retail crime has increased significantly in recent years, and that's a trend that we're seeing UK-wide. During the period 24/2…”