Argyll and Bute Council has launched a stalled spaces scheme which will turn derelict spaces into temporary community initiatives.

£15,000 in grant funding has been made available for community groups to enhance vacant or derelict land within their town centres.

Head of Economic Development at Argyll and Bute Council, Fergus Murray, said: "This is a great scheme which will help community groups realise their aspirations, accessing extra funding which can help them turn vacant sites into key community assets."

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Information sessions are planned throughout the area where a council team will be able to advise community groups on what is considered a stalled space.

The event times are:

• Rothesay: 29 April, Rothesay Pavilion Café, 11.30am – 2.30pm

• Campbeltown: 30 April, Aqualibrium, 11.30am – 2.30pm

• Dunoon: 6 May, Queen’s Hall, 11.30am – 2.30pm

• Oban: 8 May, Lorne House, 11.30am – 2.30pm

• Helensburgh: 13 May, Victoria Halls, 11.30am – 2.30pm

(LM/CD)