More than £1.5 million is to be invested in a regeneration scheme at Millport, North Ayrshire.

Improvements and repairs will be carried out to shopfront and notable buildings over the next four years as part of the Millport Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS).

CARS provides funding to deliver a range of initiatives, including grant schemes to help property owners and tenants repair and reinstate historic buildings, including traditional shopfronts.

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The CARS team is in place with Andrew McNair appointed as the Council's new Project Officer responsible for the day-to-day running of the scheme. Supporting Andrew is Peter Drummond, a conservation architect who has extensive experience working in the built heritage sector..

Interested parties are now being invited to submit applications for grant funding, with the deadline for the first round of applications the 30 September.

Cllr Alex Gallagher said: "This scheme will produce lasting benefits for Millport.

"Andrew and Peter are keen to work with businesses and local community representatives to ensure its success and I’d invite residents and business owners to get in touch to find out how CARS can help."

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