East Dunbartonshire Council has been awarded £30,000 in funding to participate in the Stalled Spaces Programme.

Inspired by Stalled Spaces Glasgow, the programme is part of Legacy 2014, supported by Architect and Design Scotland as well as the Scottish Government's Town Centre Action Plan.

Funds have been made available to encourage the use of stalled development sites, under-used green spaces, as well as vacant and derelict land.


Councillor Alan Moir, Convener of Development and Regeneration, said: "I hope as many people as possible come forward with ideas for East Dunbartonshire.

"A number of information sessions were held recently - explaining how the programme will empower people and groups to bring under-used spaces back into positive use for the benefit for the whole community.

"The small grants will help to revitalise areas which were previously derelict or disused - giving the community a sense of ownership and boosting social regeneration."

Councillor Moir went further, stating that the funds can be used to tackle anti-social behaviour, encourage active healthy lifestyles and attract business and investment.

(LM/CD)