Foregate Civic Space Project

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Image of the Multi-storey carpark from a tunnel


The aim of the Foregate Civic Space Project is to:


  • enhance town centre image and civic pride
  • increase the duration of town centre user dwelling times as well as attracting visitors and tourists, enabling commercial growth and deterring anti-social behaviour
  • attract commercial investment and reduce vacancy rates
  • provide safe and secure active travel interface with Kilmarnock town centre and the Infinity Loop
  • increase the use of sustainable transport modes in line with the aims of the East Ayrshire Local Transport Strategy
  • promote health and wellbeing for residents and visitors of Kilmarnock

The project will also:

  • improve the design of the town centre northern gateway, streetscape, and connections
  • ensure surface water is sustainably managed by rain gardens, planting, and bio-retention areas

About this page

This page is monitored and maintained by a collaborative effort from services including:

  • East Ayrshire Council Communications
  • East Ayrshire Loves Local
  • East Ayrshire's Community Led Regeneration Team
  • Ayrshire Roads Alliance

Demolition Timeline

September 2024

Throughout September, members of our teams have been gathering images and footage of the progress being made with the demolition projects, and this has involved discussions with the contractors on site.

Taxi rank temporary relocation

  • From Monday 9 September 2024 the taxi rank adjacent to the Multi Storey Car Park has temporarily relocated from James Shaw Lane to Portland Street, with an overspill taxi rank available on Strand Street.
  • Blue badge users are encouraged to use Strand Street and East George Street Car Park.
  • Pedestrian access to Foregate Square and local shops will be maintained throughout the works.


The September media drop:





October 2024

While October may have seemed quiet, there’s been significant progress behind the scenes! A soft strip involving the removal of old materials has been completed, and we’re excited to share that the iconic clock has been safely removed and is now in storage.

There have been further public consultations in the form of an Online Survey and two further drop-in sessions about plans for the site, which took place on 8 and 12 October.


The October media drop:




Removal of the clock (10/10/2024)

The removal of the clock was completed on 10 October and it has now been moved into safe storage. The clock belongs to the Rotary and they have asked for it to be returned following demolition of the site.





The aim of the Foregate Civic Space Project is to:


  • enhance town centre image and civic pride
  • increase the duration of town centre user dwelling times as well as attracting visitors and tourists, enabling commercial growth and deterring anti-social behaviour
  • attract commercial investment and reduce vacancy rates
  • provide safe and secure active travel interface with Kilmarnock town centre and the Infinity Loop
  • increase the use of sustainable transport modes in line with the aims of the East Ayrshire Local Transport Strategy
  • promote health and wellbeing for residents and visitors of Kilmarnock

The project will also:

  • improve the design of the town centre northern gateway, streetscape, and connections
  • ensure surface water is sustainably managed by rain gardens, planting, and bio-retention areas

About this page

This page is monitored and maintained by a collaborative effort from services including:

  • East Ayrshire Council Communications
  • East Ayrshire Loves Local
  • East Ayrshire's Community Led Regeneration Team
  • Ayrshire Roads Alliance

Demolition Timeline

September 2024

Throughout September, members of our teams have been gathering images and footage of the progress being made with the demolition projects, and this has involved discussions with the contractors on site.

Taxi rank temporary relocation

  • From Monday 9 September 2024 the taxi rank adjacent to the Multi Storey Car Park has temporarily relocated from James Shaw Lane to Portland Street, with an overspill taxi rank available on Strand Street.
  • Blue badge users are encouraged to use Strand Street and East George Street Car Park.
  • Pedestrian access to Foregate Square and local shops will be maintained throughout the works.


The September media drop:





October 2024

While October may have seemed quiet, there’s been significant progress behind the scenes! A soft strip involving the removal of old materials has been completed, and we’re excited to share that the iconic clock has been safely removed and is now in storage.

There have been further public consultations in the form of an Online Survey and two further drop-in sessions about plans for the site, which took place on 8 and 12 October.


The October media drop:




Removal of the clock (10/10/2024)

The removal of the clock was completed on 10 October and it has now been moved into safe storage. The clock belongs to the Rotary and they have asked for it to be returned following demolition of the site.




Page last updated: 23 Oct 2024, 04:34 PM