South Ayrshire

Prestwick Spaceport has secured a launch partner for its spaceport development in a landmark deal that will boost Scotland’s space industry ambitions and create an important strategic asset for the UK. Mick O’Connor, programme director, Prestwick Spaceport; Kevin Seymour, CEO, Astraius;

A joint project to build the largest affordable modular housing development in Scotland is on track for first families to move into new homes by the end of the year.

Following its huge funding boost through the Ayrshire Growth Deal, Prestwick Spaceport has revealed plans to become the continent’s leading space hub as it steps up its marketing and operational efforts, whilst moving forward with launch partner discussions. The proposed spaceport&nb

The JR Group has been awarded a contract for the construction of 31 high-specification flats in Ayr on behalf of Ayrshire Housing.

Councillors are set to agree to spend a further £6 million on the Maybole Community Campus after it was revealed that the project has fallen victim to material shortages.

South Ayrshire Council has approved plans by Ayrshire Housing for a new housing development in Maybole.

Work is well on a major new £18 million education development in South Ayrshire is well under way after pupils, councillors and members of the local community gathered last month to celebrate the official start of construction on the new Prestwick Educational Campus. Prestwick Educational Camp

A new care home located in Templehill, Troon, has been completed with preparations now underway to welcome its first residents this month.

The former Elms Court Hotel in Ayr is set to be knocked down and converted into 14 flats if new plans are approved. The 19th-century building located on Miller Road was ruined by fire two years ago.

South Ayrshire Council has approved plans for a community building at the bottom of Ayr High Street despite its design being contrary to the local development plan.

Heron Bros is to start work on a £8.2 million athletics facility in Ayr this month after being appointed as contractor by South Ayrshire Council.

The first four homes have been delivered to the country’s largest affordable modular housing development.

Proposals have been unveiled for 144 homes at the former Neptune Work site in Ayr. Barratt Homes has lodged a proposal of application notice for the potential development, which has been approved by South Ayrshire Council.

Ayr Grammar Primary School pupils are enjoying their new school following the full refurbishment of a Grade B Listed building that was originally home to Ayr Academy. Designed by BDP’s Glasgow studio, the sensitive restoration of the historic building located on the edge of the 17th Century Ci

Work has started on the development of 77 brand new affordable homes for Irvine Housing Association. The new properties in Irvine will form phase two of the successful Tarryholme development, where 87 homes were built in 2019.