Ayrshire Growth Deal – Press statement from South Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council is continuing to push forward on the development and delivery of key projects within the Ayrshire Growth Deal, in partnership with the UK and Scottish Governments, Scottish Enterprise and other local and national agencies. We are working within agreed budgets to ensure public money is being spent appropriately, while making sure that Growth Deal funding delivers benefits for communities and enhances the regional attractiveness of South Ayrshire for further investments. Going forward, investment in the Prestwick Spaceport project will not be considered as part of the Growth Deal. Significant work is being carried out to define the scope and requirements of other projects to meet current and future needs of the aerospace sector as part of a wider Growth Deal Programme Review . South Ayrshire Council and regional partners will continue discussions with Scottish and UK Governments…
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A pan-Ayrshire project that is helping people back into employment has set itself an ambitious target for the coming months. The Working for a Healthy Economy initiative was launched in May 2021to support residents who cannot contribute to the economy fully due to poor health. Teaming up with NHS Salus, Working for a Healthy Economy provides individuals immediate contact with a health professional who can assess their circumstances to better manage any new/existing health conditions. In its first year – up to 30 September 2022 – the programme helped 514 people and it is hoped that by this September 770 will be supported. The programme is expecting to support 192 unemployed people to secure sustainable employment. This support is fully funded by the Ayrshire Growth Deal with no charge to individuals or local businesses. Working for a Healthy Economy can support people who are in employment and also people who…