The Three Towns have been successful in securing a UK Government Award under the Long – Term Pride in Place Programme. The funding award provides for £20 million of investment in the towns over 10 years.
Funding Directed through a Town Board
The funding requires the establishment of a Neighbourhood Board comprising local people, businesses and political representatives, to develop, oversee and deliver a Long-Term Plan for regeneration.
Three Towns Board
In line with North Ayrshire Council Cabinet approval received in 2026, and with the membership requirements set out by UK Government, it was agreed that the Neighbourhood Board is a sub-group of the existing Three Towns Locality Partnership.
In line with UK Government guidance, a Neighbourhood Board has been formed comprising community representatives, local elected members and the local MP for North Ayrshire and Arran.
The Board is currently developing a Regeneration Plan for the Three Towns for submission to UK Government for approval in Winter 2026.
Development of Three Towns Regeneration Plan
Over the next few months, the Board will oversee the development of the Three Towns Regeneration Plan. Key to this will be a comprehensive consultation process to establish what the community would like to see delivered by the Pride in Place funding over the next ten years.
All addresses within the Three Towns will receive a feedback form asking what your priorities are for the Pride in Place funding with a final consultation event to be held at Saltcoats Town Hall on 28th October 2026.
Additional Information
The Neighbourhood Board held its first meeting on 20th August 2026. The Standing Orders, Terms of Reference, minutes and list of Irvine Neighbourhood Board members can be found below: –
Neighbourhood Board Meeting Minutes
Neighbourhood Board and Boundary
Three Towns Neighbourhood Board Members can be viewed here
The boundary for the Three Towns Pride in Place Programme can be viewed here
Please note that investment can be outwith this boundary if its benefits relate to those living within the boundary.
Link to UK Government Programme Prospectus
Garnock Valley Locality Partnership Interim Meeting – 12 January 2026