Up to £1 million has been awarded towards a community centre redevelopment project in Glenboig, North Lanarkshire.

The project, led by the Glenboig Development Trust, will transform the centre into a community led, modern, multi-use, flexible and accessible Life Centre.

The funding has been awarded as part of the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF), which supports projects that engage and involve local communities in disadvantaged areas, tackle inequality and support inclusive growth.

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Cllr Allan Graham said: "This funding will help create a new heart for the community of Glenboig. I am very pleased the council has been able to secure this on behalf of Glenboig Development Trust, to support them to take forward their plans to transform the existing Glenboig Community Centre into a much bigger and better community hub.

"The planned new facility will be a venue for events and activities, a post office and shop, a base for community transport and a link to the new Seven Lochs Wetland Park which stretches from Glenboig Village Park all the way to Hogganfield Loch in Glasgow.

"Thanks to this £1 million funding from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund, Glenboig Development Trust are now a major step closer to achieving their ambition of a sustainable new future for the community centre and the village."

(LM)