Scotland to receive £26m regeneration boost
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The Scottish government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla) have announced the continuation of the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund, which will see £26m spread across several regeneration projects in Scotland.
A total of 24 projects will benefit in 2018/19, including £4m for Paisley Museum, £2.3m for the regeneration of Stornoway harbour, and £2.3m for a community hub in Kilmarnock.
With the aim of supporting projects that engage and involve local communities in disadvantaged areas, tackle inequality and promoting inclusive growth, the joint Scottish government and Cosla investment is estimated to create more than 1400 new jobs.
Local government minister Kevin Stewart announced the funding at Paisley Museum. Mr Stewart said: ‘I’m really pleased that 24 fantastic, locally-driven projects will benefit from this major injection of funding. Spanning the length and breadth of the country, they will help regenerate local areas, stimulate inclusive growth and create new jobs.
‘The focus of the projects range from tackling social isolation, mitigating welfare cuts, providing training opportunities, creating business space and increasing tourism – to name but a few. They are an excellent example of how national and local government are working together on shared priorities that benefit local communities.”
Cosla’s environment and economy spokesperson councillor Steven Heddle said: ‘This fund is an invaluable tool for local authorities to help deliver on the regeneration aspirations of the communities which they represent. These diverse projects reflect the localised approaches being taken to help regenerate communities across the country, all of which will help deliver strong economic, social, and physical outcomes.
‘Continuation of the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund for the remainder of the Parliamentary term emphasises the joint commitment of Scottish and local government to regeneration policy, and I’m keen to see what further innovative projects come forward in the future rounds of this fund.”
The full list of projects that will benefit is below.
| Lead organisation | Project title | Full Grant request | Grant 2018/19 | Grant 2019/20 | Grant 2020/21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyll and Bute Council | Cairndow Community Childcare and Family Centre | £811,198 | £811,198 | £- | £- |
| Argyll and Bute Council | The Rockfield Centre – Main building project | £420,000 | £420,000 | £- | £- |
| City of Edinburgh Council | Duncan Place Resource Centre | £1,197,765 | £1,197,765 | £- | £- |
| Clyde Gateway URC | Rutherglen Links Office Pavilions | £2,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £- |
| Comhairle nan Eiliean Siar | Stornoway Regeneration Programme – Phase 1 | £2,300,000 | £2,300,000 | £- | £- |
| Dumfries and Galloway Council | Saving Moat Brae: A National Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling | £615,305 | £615,305 | £- | £- |
| East Ayrshire Council | Kilmarnock Academy Legacy Project | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 | £- | £- |
| East Ayrshire Council | Ochiltree Community Hub | £352,478 | £352,478 | £- | £- |
| Falkirk Council | Lock 16 Canalside Community Hub | £972,000 | £776,000 | £196,000 | £- |
| Fife Council | Dreel Halls Phase 2 | £360,000 | £217,671 | £142,329 | £- |
| Fife Council | Tayport Community Hub | £500,000 | £500,000 | £- | £- |
| Glasgow City Council | Govan Old – A Focus for Community Renewal | £1,900,000 | £784,468 | £1,115,532 | £- |
| Glasgow City Council | Sighthill Enterprise Wharf | £650,000 | £650,000 | £- | £- |
| Highland Council | Strathdearn Community Developments New Hub | £500,000 | £500,000 | £- | £- |
| Highland Council | Carse Outdoor Hub | £850,000 | £850,000 | £- | £- |
| Highland Council | Morvern Community Business Hub | £788,000 | £388,000 | £400,000 | £- |
| Highland Council | Thomas Telford Corpach Marina | £1,465,000 | £1,465,000 | £- | £- |
| Midlothian Council | Regenerating Rosewell | £884,000 | £772,340 | £111,660 | £- |
| North Ayrshire Council | Arran Gateway/Brodick Harbour Regeneration phase 2 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £- | £- |
| North Lanarkshire Council | Glenboig Life Centre | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £- | £- |
| Renfrewshire Council | Paisley Museum Re-Imagined | £4,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £2,000,000 |
| Scottish Borders Council | Regenerating Galashiels – Great Tapestry Visitor Centre | £1,180,000 | £1,180,000 | £- | £- |
| South Lanarkshire Council | Springhall Community Hub | £300,000 | £300,000 | £- | £- |
| West Dunbartonshire Council | Maid of the Loch – Transforming Loch Lomond | £950,000 | £950,000 | £- | £- |
| £26,095,746 | £20,130,225 | £3,965,521 | £2,000,000 |
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