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Towns from
Irvine to Ardrossan at the forefront of this exciting national initiative.
New approach to regeneration will deliver more private
investment and transform some of Scotland's most deprived communities.
 A
new approach to regeneration will deliver more private investment and
transform some of Scotland's most
deprived communities.
The Scottish government's new regeneration policy statement 'People and
Place: Regeneration Policy in Scotland' is expected to help create thousands
of new jobs, homes and business opportunities.
Central to the statement is the creation of three new priority areas - the
Clyde Corridor, Inverclyde and North Ayrshire - and a commitment to work
closer with the private sector to remove barriers to action and bring a more
strategic and focused approach.
Speaking of the new policy during a visit to Ardrossan harbour;
Allan
Wilson said,
“I am delighted that the Irvine Bay area – in other words, the towns from
Irvine to Ardrossan – is to be at the forefront of this exciting national
initiative to regenerate the local economy.”
“As an Enterprise Minister I fully support the establishment of the Urban
Regeneration Company as the preferred vehicle for delivering the economic
and employment benefits that will accrue to the area as a result of this
announcement”
“Because of the extensive partnership work that is already going on around
Ardrossan Harbour it will be the first to benefit but the business plan to
be developed will ensure that Saltcoats Town centre also becomes a focus for
future investment.”
“As well as the funds directly announced, there is no doubt that this status
will attract further investment into the area and create the right climate
for co-operation between public and private sectors.”
“This is a serious, concerted effort at economic regeneration which will
produce jobs and amenities for my constituents, realign land use policy and
attract and retain key workers and high income households across North
Ayrshire”
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