Councillors have agreed to reopen a shopfront enhancement scheme in Argyll and Bute, it has been announced.

In partnership with Drum Development, £140,000 has been made available to redevelop shopfronts within Helensburgh's town centre.

To date, £75,000 has been set aside to upgrade the frontage of 20 businesses.


The second phase of works will open from 01 March to 30 June.

Councillor Ellen Morton said: "The initiative has worked really well so far, with twelve businesses in the town centre completing work to their shopfronts, and looking much the better for it, and another four jobs on site, with the remaining four due to start soon.

"The money is there to give businesses a little extra help towards improving the character and appearance of their buildings and, ultimately, drawing more customers through the door.

"This is a key part of the wider regeneration of Helensburgh."

The enhancement scheme originally opened in 2014.

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