“From making fresh food more accessible to supporting town centre regeneration, this funding will benefit our neighbourhoods.”
More than £3.2 million has been awarded to Glasgow City Council from the Scottish Government's Place fund to aid 11 community projects throughout the city.
The Braes Shopping Centre in Castlemilk, an update of the Broomfield Centre, upgrading community facilities at The Circle Energy and Sustainability in Easterhouse, and the delivery of a new food pantry at the Glenavon Community Hub have also been backed, while funding will go towards the completion of sports hub in Greater Pollok, including a new community pavilion.
Councillor Kenny McLean, convener for development, built heritage and land use at Glasgow City Council, said: “The support of the Place Fund will allow these projects – in areas around Glasgow – to improve local communities in a number of ways. The Circle - £52,390: Upgrading of existing community facility and business development centre in Easterhouse town centre including installation of solar panels, heating system, Electric Vehicle charge points and more efficient lighting. The facility will be used to run workshops, provide advice & support in energy efficiency and carbon reduction and provide a warm bank.
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