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New community projects on the way in Glasgow
11/10/2002
Funding of £450,000 for two important new community
resources at Sighthill in Glasgow was announced today.
The money, channelled through Communities Scotland, will
go towards:
- A One Stop Shop to provide a central
point where members of the community can access
information, receive advice and find out about local
services. Situated in an refurbished supermarket, it is
expected that around 300 residents will use the
facility each day.
- Kids and Adults Together in Sighthill
will be housed in a new, purpose built facility
replacing the present Community Education Centre. It
will encompass four services; Out of School childcare;
a nursery; a learning and resource centre and Sighthill
Community Facility Management. The building will open
seven days a week.
It is anticipated that work will start on the two
projects in the new year.
The total capital cost of the two projects is expected
to be just under £2.5 million.
Discussions are currently underway between the two
projects and a number of organisations on funding,
including Glasgow City Council, Scottish Business in the
Community, the local Social Inclusion Partnership, the
National Lottery and the European Regional Development
Fund.
Making the announcement, Social Justice Minister
Margaret Curran said:
"Everyone is aware of the challenges faced by the
Sighthill community, and it has been very heartening to
witness at first hand the determination of the people here
to make life better for all parts of the community.
"These two projects are quite distinct, but they are
linked by clearly expressed intentions - to help bond this
community together and to increase the opportunities
available for everyone."
Communities Scotland Chief Executive Bob Millar
said:
"These projects are marvellous examples of how
neighbourhoods across Scotland can work with Communities
Scotland in order to work out local solutions to local
problems."