THE STUMBLING Largs 'masterplan' is to be given another go.
Plans for £440,000 of improvements to Gallowgate Square before spring 2016 failed to get off the ground, and were put on hold in June when councillors 'called in' the project. 
The council's scrutiny committee recommended a halt to the work in the square and a review of the masterplan priorities agreed a year ago in September 2015. 
Now a new plan, estimated at around £560,000 will be considered by councillors - with prom improvements being central to the work. 
Following the review the council is set to approve a new way forward which will see almost £250,000 spent on improving the north section of Largs prom, £186,000 work on Gallowgate Square. 
As well as reprioritising the funds already set aside for Gallowgate Square, councillors are also set to agree a further £126,000 on additional resurfacing of the prom where patchworks have been unsatisfactory and where the seawall is in a poor condition. 
A report to the council's cabinet said: "Local members have expressed a collective desire to see the (prom improvement) works also implemented. Local members have suggested that the Largs car park fund may provide funds to allow these works to be implemented."
The council says that the car park fund has a reserve of around £280,000 and brings in around £120,000 each year. 
In the report, Karen Yeomans, director of economy and communities, said: "Largs is considered to be one of North Ayrshire's main tourist assets. The Largs masterplan was developed through 2014 and 2015 and proposed a range of improvements to public areas between Aubery Park to the north, Broomfields to the south and incorporating the promenade, Main Street and Gallowgate Square. 
"The masterplan sought to identify improvements aimed at maintaining the town as a key coastal visitor destination."
Details of a £11m 'wishlist' for Largs were revealed last year. 
As well as Gallowgate Square and the promenade, several other locations were highlighted for general improvements including Aubery, Broomfields, and Town Centre/station/ferry terminal areas.
At the time George Hunter, one of the council officers behind regeneration in the area, said; "Aubery is really important in the whole plan, as it could be made to be really special. I hope it will encourage people to walk the length of the town, or cycle.
"With the right type of investment, it could be something quite dynamic, and really add to the mix of what Largs has to offer."
The pond area would be re-designed under the proposals, with new play areas.
Another option being examined would be the introduction of beach huts and enhanced water activities in the shore area.
The plan also identified was for improving the prom with better shelters, resurfacing, street furniture and a need for better sporting facilities.