A 5-year investment in the regeneration of Falkirk's historic town centre is expected to be completed next month.

The £5.5 million Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) project has helped improve the town's physical appearance and re-used of some of the town centre's historic buildings. Its grant funding protection has also been improved during the scheme.

As part of Falkirk's THI, work was carried out on the transformation of Falkirk's Steeple; work on properties on Manor Street, Vicar Street, High Street and the Cow Wynd as well as new streetscape works and restoration of two war memorials in Newmarket Street.

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The project was funded by The National Lottery, Historic Environment Scotland and private property owners.

To celebrate the completion of the initiative, two days of events and an exhibition in Falkirk's town centre will take place at the end of September.

Councillor David Alexander, spokesperson for Economic Development said: "The THI has improved the economic and social success of Falkirk Town Centre by creating a high quality urban environment where people want to spend their time and money.

"The investment of more than £5m is significant at a time the economy is affecting so many retailers and their decision to remain in town centres across the country.

"We're grateful to our funders in supporting the project but especially to the property owners and local businesses who hopefully now can see the benefits of the work that has been carried out.

"Preserving and enhancing our historic town centre has been a worthwhile venture and local residents and visitors alike will see the benefits this work can bring."

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