Article Source: Renfrewshire Council
Last Updated: 21 May 2021 14:31
The £1.87million Green Spaces, Parks and Play Areas and Villages Investment Fund is open to community groups from across Renfrewshire to submit ideas for local improvements and the Council works with them to complete their applications – with more than £700,000 already awarded to 32 projects.
Councillors have now approved a further 10 projects worth £522,466 which will include upgraded tennis courts and a brand-new Multi-use Games Area (MUGA) in Langbank, a new outdoor gym in Ferguslie Park Gardens and a brand-new community park in Spateston.
Play parks in Elderslie, Lochwinnoch, Houston and Paisley are also set for improvements, as are a new shelter in Howwood Park and upgrades to the sensory garden in Maxwellton Park.
Two environmental projects have been funded which will see the Tuecheen Ancient Woods in Inchinnan and the Rossland Circle in Bishopton purchased by community groups and developed into community green spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Councillor Marie McGurk, Convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Communities, Housing and Planning Policy Board, said: “I’m delighted that these latest projects have been approved as they will make a huge difference to our local communities and it’s fantastic to see the drive and determination of the local groups who are leading on each project.
“This latest investment will take us past £1.2million awarded to local people to make changes they want to see in their local areas and it’s heartening to see how our communities are continuing to grow and develop.
“We’ll continue to do all we can to support and improve our local communities as we strive to make Renfrewshire a more inviting place to live, work, visit and invest in.”
Three projects were already awarded £5,000 through delegated authority and will see an upgrade to Kilbarchan Community Garden, a new boundary fence for St Mirren YFC to protect the playing fields and a bank of gardening tools provided to the West End Growing Grounds to ensure everyone has access to equipment regardless of financial circumstances.
For more information on the fund, visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/GreenSpacesFund.
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