Working in Irvine Bay

Future employment opportunities in the Irvine Bay area must focus on creating quality business infrastructure that promotes and supports the growth of local companies and encourages commercial property invesment in the area. A strong focus upon the service sector is a key part of the strategy. The area’s coastal location, natural environment and proximity to Glasgow, all offer significant future economic potential.

North Ayrshire Economic Development Services provides support to local business and those seeking to relocate.

The Irvine Bay area has a long history of traditional manufacturing. In the past it provided the economic base for a number of key industries. The initial impact of new jobs and inward investment generated by the ‘new town’ development of Irvine in the 1960s and 1970s has declined significantly in recent years. Our plans are to reverse this trend.