Ambitious plans for the formation of a new partnership to boost Ayrshire’s economy have taken a step forward.
The Scottish Government has identified Ayrshire as a Regional Partnership Pathfinder which aims to stimulate local economies. That could see North Ayrshire join forces with colleagues in East and South Ayrshire councils to form a single economic body to represent the entire region.
It is also hoped that the partnership would also help build on the progress made through the ambitious Ayrshire Growth Deal.