Clark Contracts have started work to repair the external fabric of a building in Paisley.

Repairs to 9 Gilmour Street are being carried out through the £4 million Paisley Townscape and Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (TH.CARS2).

The multi-million pound regeneration programme aims to make the area around the High Street a more attractive place to visit and invest. The scheme allows building owners to apply for grant funding for building repairs and shopfront improvements.

Allan Toti of A.D.T Properties, which owns the ground floor shop units at 9 Gilmour Street, said: "There is such beautiful architecture in the town and by making funding available for improvements to the properties it gives people the opportunity to admire them more.


"The grant funding is a great thing and I would encourage other shop owners to take advantage of it as it offers business benefits to them as well as improving the look of the buildings in the town."

Ronnie McGinlay, Partner at Walker Laird, which uses the building as its head office, added: "Our firm is keen to stay in the centre of Paisley and due to the cost of the major refurbishment works sought advice on grant funding from Renfrewshire Council.

"The decision to award the grant has allowed Walker Laird to maintain its presence in the town and the firm is very grateful for the assistance and advice offered throughout this process."

Council Leader Iain Nicolson said: "Through the scheme we, along with the support of HLF and HES, want to help building owners repair and improve their premises to help increase business interest.

"It's great to see building and business owners in the community take advantage of the scheme and I would encourage more people to find out about the grant funding offered through this project and what the potential business benefits are likely to be."

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