Subscribe to our Construction Newsfeed
Scotland Construction Directory
Search our 14,769 companies....

Construction News

05/09/2013

Changes For Central Scotland Green Network

Communities and businesses across Central Scotland are to benefit from proposed changed to Europe's largest green space project.

The Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) was created by Ministers in 2009 and has assisted in transforming the environment of the area for people, the economy and nature.

Now, following a review, the Central Scotland Forest Trust, which currently supports the project, will undergo a number of changes and become the 'CSGN Trust'.

The Scottish Government will now coordinate government involvement in the scheme and support of the Trust, to help embed the cross-cutting project within relevant Scottish Government policies and programmes.
-- Advertisement --
NorthernAsbestosServicesLtd



As a result of the amendments, the new CSGN Trust will have increased capacity to:

  • Coordinate action by partners to deliver improvements on the ground


  • Communicate the benefits of the Green Network and secure the necessary resources and commitment to deliver the CSGN vision


  • Support regional and local partners to develop appropriate projects such as greening vacant and derelict land, improving path networks and habitat restoration projects.


Environment and Climate Change Minister Paul Wheelhouse said: "The Central Scotland Green Network is a 40 year initiative to transform Central Scotland into a better place to live and work.

"I have seen for myself the good progress that has been made in the first four years of the project and the changes announced today aim to build on the momentum gained to drive forward further improvements.

"These new arrangements will provide greater dedicated resource for local authorities and their partners, whilst also ensuring that support from the Scottish Government is more effectively coordinated."

(JP/CD)

Latest Construction News

07/07/2025
Orkney Islands Council has awarded a significant contract to Arch Henderson, in collaboration with Leadship Design and Consulting, for Phase 2 of its comprehensive Ferry Replacement Programme and Orkney Harbours Masterplan. This crucial step advances the Council's strategic efforts to modernise its
07/07/2025
Cardross Bridge, an essential rural river crossing linking Arnprior and Port of Menteith, has had its long-term future secured following the completion of comprehensive and intricate improvement works. Stirling Council invested £1.2 million into repairing and strengthening the 18th-century Category
07/07/2025
The UK Government has unveiled its Onshore Wind Strategy, outlining more than 40 concerted actions designed to nearly double the nation's onshore wind capacity to 29GW by 2030. This ambitious plan has garnered support from industry leaders, including Scottish Renewables, who have actively contribu
07/07/2025
North Lanarkshire is set to gain 48 new homes for social rent as Trust Housing Association officially marked the commencement of construction at its Reema Road development, near Bellshill town centre. This £9 million project, undertaken in partnership with local contractor Wilson Developments (Scotl
07/07/2025
Three prominent Scottish estates, collectively spanning more than 120,000 acres, have been awarded prestigious international accreditation for their outstanding contributions to wildlife management and conservation. The recognition came today, Monday, 7 July 2025, at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair, wit
07/07/2025
Procurement Hub, an integral part of Places for People (PfP), has announced a significant two-year extension to its Major Projects Framework 2 (MPF2), ensuring its operation until 2028. This £4.2 billion framework, initially launched in 2022, has already made a substantial impact, generating over £3
07/07/2025
Demolition work on the former Carden School building in Dyce have gotten underway today, Monday, 7 July 2025. The site, last actively used as a school in 2010, has been declared surplus to requirements and must be taken down due to ongoing health and safety concerns. During the demolition period, t
07/07/2025
The City of Edinburgh Council has initiated a public consultation regarding its Affordable Housing Policy (AHP), aiming to gather diverse perspectives on the future direction of this key housing strategy. Edinburgh was a pioneering local authority in Scotland, becoming the first to introduce an AHP
07/07/2025
Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE), which provides mechanical and electrical installation services across Scotland and northern England, has taken delivery of the firm’s first electric van as it steps up its focus on sustainability. The West Lothian company has already had solar panels i
07/07/2025
Eleven site managers from Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland have won an NHBC Pride in the Job Award in recognition of their commitment to building homes of outstanding quality. Now in its 45th year, the prestigious Pride in the Job Awards recognise the very best site managers from around the
Grampian Steel Buildings LtdMcPhee&SonsEarth Tech LPS LTDEarth Tech LPS LTDAbout Grab Hire Uk LimitedNational Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) - ScotlandAC Cable Solutions24-7 HealthcareThe Scottish Natural Insulation HubMaccaferri Ltd