Irvine - Northayrshire Community

Welcome to our Locality Partnership web pages. Irvine is an industrial town that sits 26 miles south of Glasgow. It is steeped in history, despite being classed as a new town, and was made a Royal Burgh in 1372 by King Robert II.

It has a population of around 33,700 and there is a vibrant community spirit. Every year the Marymass Festival takes place when Irvine’s communities actively participate to create a party atmosphere in the town.

Irvine boasts its own lovely beach and has great amenities for keeping healthy and active. The new Portal Leisure Centre, developed by one of our partners, (KA Leisure) has recently opened.

The town has a strong connection to Robert Burns, the Scottish poet who once worked in the area and it has a long maritime history that can be explored in the Maritime Museum at the harbour area.

Our Irvine Infographic can be downloaded here

If you live in Irvine and would like to become involved our Locality Partnership might interest you. Alternatively, you may be interested in joining your local Community Council. Please see the links on the right of this page for more information.

Local funding may be available through Grant Applications.

Local Priorities

Community Council

Irvine Town Board

Meeting papers

Any business or activity that takes place in our Locality Partnership will be published here so that you an keep up to date with what is happening and get involved when you want to. Even if it is just now and again when you feel something is particularly relevant to you.

All of our meetings are open to the public. If you want to contribute, all you have to do to speak to your community representative. If you are unsure who that is please contact us and we can put you in touch.

Our terms of reference and our standing orders will give you all of the legalities and many of the practicalities of how we work.

Locality Partnership – Terms of Reference