Shared Economic Development Service
East Ayrshire Council has now joined North Ayrshire Council to create a Shared Economic Development Service for Ayrshire.
The new service will help deliver key priorities such as the Regional Economic Strategy and the Ayrshire Growth Deal. By working together, the councils aim to:
- strengthen leadership
- share expertise, and
- support sustainable economic growth across Ayrshire
Local teams will continue to support businesses and communities in both council areas and local contacts will remain unchanged.
East Ayrshire Business Support
Our Business Support Team is here to help East Ayrshire businesses.
To find out more about local support which may be available, you can email businessservice@north-ayrshire.gov.uk or call our business support helpline on 0330 678 1611 and speak to your local adviser.
The helpline is open:
- Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
- Friday 9am to 4pm
Calls are charged at local rates.
You can also find advice and support at FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot.
What we can do for you
Our advisers offer a comprehensive, tailored package of support including the following:
Find out how we can help you start-up your own business
Find out how we can help you grow your business, create a growth strategy and reach your business ambitions
Information about business grants that may be available
Support including wellbeing and links to other services
Our beReady business growth programme targets the development needs of your business
We offer a range of support to local companies to help find the right people with the right skills
Provides people with funding to achieve new skills, supports businesses with subsidies to employ people such as apprenticeships and other support
Find out about training and events for businesses
Find out about the Supplier Development Programme and procurement services
Search for commercial land or properties on the Invest East Ayrshire website
Read our case studies about businesses we have supported across Ayrshire
Find out more about the Ayrshire 5G Innovation Region and the benefits for East Ayrshire