i work: creating and spreading wealth

Creating new job opportunities is a clear priority in the regeneration of Irvine Bay.

The area around Irvine Bay lost 35% of its manufacturing jobs in the five years to 2003. This has resulted in some 40% of its industrial space now lying empty.

In playing to the area's strengths, there is potential for an energetics cluster at the ex- ICI site on the Ardeer Peninsula and further opportunities for new start-up businesses, especially in the tourism and leisure sector. There is also plenty of potential to grow service sector jobs.

The working section of the website has more information about business and investment opportunities in the area.

You can also find out about current business projects and the opportunities these represent.