Austin-Smith:Lord, acting on behalf of Irvine Bay Regeneration Company and North Ayrshire Council have revealed a public realm strategy for Saltcoats.Recently reopened following a £3.7m redevelopment, the town’s hall will be placed at the heart of the public realm strategy as a venue for civic events.Current paving and lighting will be upgraded with layout changes being made to accommodate increased footfall.Improvements will also be made to Countess Street to increase the kerb appeal of the important thoroughfare connecting the railway station with the retail core and seafront, enhancing the environment around the town hall in the process.The work is expected to conclude by spring 2017.