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17 Sep: Spaceport – Press statement from South Ayrshire Council

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…