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Projects in Clydebank area given go-ahead
18/12/2002
Projects in Port Glasgow and Clydebankthe Clydebank area
Urban Waterfront area, worth a total of over £700,000, have
been approved as part of an initiative which aims to
breathe fresh life into the Clyde Urban Waterfrontarea.
The Clyde Urban Regeneration Zone was set up to
encourage local people to work together to improve their
communities. It makes funding available for schemes which
will train local people to access job opportunities.
The four approved projects areinclude:
- Building Brighter Futures (West Dunbartonshire
Council) £233,645
- Clydebank Taskforce Consultation £189,500
- South Clydebank Community Focus Healthy Living
£297,108
Port Call (Inverclyde Community Development Trust)
£16,790
Making the announcement, as part of the Urban II
Community Initiative programme, Deputy Minister for Finance
and Public Services Peter Peacock said:
"This is excellent news for these projects in Port
Glasgow and Clydebankthe Clyde Urban Waterfront area,
particulary Clydebank area. There is no doubt that both
townsthe area have has faced real challenges in recent
years, but I am sure these projects will begin to address
some of those challenges.
"The Clyde Urban Regeneration Zone - which is backed by
£8 million of European funding through Urban II - aims to
tackle social exclusion and help close the opportunity gap
many people still face. These projects clearly fit the
bill.
"The aims of the programme also tie in with the aims of
the Scottish Executive - to build a better Scotland where
everyone, regardless of their background, has the
opportunity to fulfil their potential. We were pleased to
play a part in taking this initiative forward, but,
crucially, the programme was based on consultation, has
local support and will involve local partners in
implementation."
URBAN II is one of four Community Initiatives. These
account for about five per cent of the Structural Funds
budget. The European Commission allocated 11 programmes to
the UK. The Urban II programme is worth £18 million in
total with around £8 million in Structural Funds
support.