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Glasgow Times
02-08-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Vital work will be carried out in Cambuslang Park
A number of community projects in Cambuslang West have been awarded grants from the council's Local Action Fund. The work that can now be carried out include painting Cambuslang Park's railings along with the refurbishment of the Toll Pitch Pavillion. And the Women's Wellbeing Collective community group are to receive funding for their Community Wealth Building programme. Funding for the investment is a result of the administration budget passed by the council earlier this year, with an additional £50,000 allocated to each of the 20 council wards. Councillors in each ward were asked to come up with proposals for how the new Local Action Fund should be spent, with final decisions to be taken by the Executive Committee. The first proposals were unanimously agreed at a meeting of the Executive Committee. In the Cambuslang West Ward, the local councillors agreed to split the funding between several projects – the three main ones being £4000 to paint the railings at Cambuslang Park, £20,000 to refurbish the Toll Pitch Pavillion and £20,000 is to be given to the Women's Wellbeing Collective community group for its Community Wealth Building. The remaining £6000 of the ward's funding allocation is being considered for a community skips project or if that is not possible then other community projects will be considered once the final costs of the painting and refurbishment projects are confirmed. Council Leader Joe Fagan welcomed the move to support community projects. He said: 'The Local Action Fund was agreed as part of our Building Back Budget and is designed to help each community with projects that might not cost a lot of money but can have a lasting and worthwhile impact for everyone who lives there. 'Local councillors will be able to gauge from their constituents where the money could be best spent, and I am delighted that we have agreement for how the money should be spent in 13 of the 20 council wards, with the others to follow in due course. 'The projects in Cambuslang West will benefit everyone in the local community.' The elected members for Cambuslang West, Ward 13, are Councillor John Bradley, Councillor Norman Rae and Councillor Margaret B Walker.
Daily Record
31-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Upgrade of skate park and BMX track in Carluke
Lanarkshire sports facility upgraded through council funding People who enjoy doing bunnyhops and spins on their bikes and skateboard enthusiasts have been given a great opportunity to develop their skills. Fans of sport in the great outdoors can develop their skills through the major upgrade of a South Lanarkshire facility. The council's Executive Committee has approved a contribution of £50,000 to upgrade a skate park and BMX track in Carluke. The proposal to invest in the council-run track at Crawforddyke Park was jointly suggested by all four councillors representing the Clydesdale West ward under the new Local Action Fund (LAF). Funding for this initiative comes from the administration budget passed by the council earlier this year, with an additional £50,000 allocated to each of the 20 council wards. Councillors in each ward were asked to come up with proposals for how the LAF cash should be spent, with final decisions made by the Executive Committee. The first proposals were unanimously supported by the committee at the June meeting. Council Leader Joe Fagan said: 'The Local Action Fund was agreed as part of our Building Back Budget and is designed to help each community with projects that might not cost a lot of money but can have a lasting and worthwhile impact for everyone who lives there. "Local councillors will be able to gauge from their constituents where the money could be best spent, and I am delighted that we have agreement for how the money should be spent in 13 of the 20 council wards, with the others to follow in due course. 'The skatepark in Crawforddyke Park, Carluke is one of three purpose-built by the council across South Lanarkshire, which are hugely popular locally, and this boost represents an investment spearheaded by local members, not just in the town, but in its young people.' The elected members for Clydesdale West, Ward 1, are Councillor Poppy Corbett, Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, Councillor Eileen Logan and Councillor David Shearer. All three skateparks in South Lanarkshire – in Carluke, Blantyre, and East Kilbride – are free to use, fully lit and open until 9 pm daily.
Daily Record
28-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Park is boosted and pavilion also secures support
Major funding boost celebrated for Cambuslang Vital work will be carried out in Cambuslang Park and the Toll Pitch Pavilion will be revamped thanks to important funding being secured. A number of community projects in Cambuslang West have been awarded grants from the council's Local Action Fund. The work that can now be carried out include painting Cambuslang Park's railings along with the refurbishment of the Toll Pitch Pavilion. And the Women's Wellbeing Collective community group are to receive funding for their Community Wealth Building programme. Funding for the investment is a result of the administration budget passed by the council earlier this year, with an additional £50,000 allocated to each of the 20 council wards. Councillors in each ward were asked to come up with proposals for how the new Local Action Fund should be spent, with final decisions to be taken by the Executive Committee. The first proposals were unanimously agreed at a meeting of the Executive Committee. In the Cambuslang West Ward, the local councillors agreed to split the funding between several projects – the three main ones being £4000 to paint the railings at Cambuslang Park, £20,000 to refurbish the Toll Pitch Pavilion and £20,000 is to be given to the Women's Wellbeing Collective community group for its Community Wealth Building. The remaining £6000 of the ward's funding allocation is being considered for a community skips project or if that is not possible then other community projects will be considered once the final costs of the painting and refurbishment projects are confirmed. Council Leader Joe Fagan welcomed the move to support community projects. He said: 'The Local Action Fund was agreed as part of our Building Back Budget and is designed to help each community with projects that might not cost a lot of money but can have a lasting and worthwhile impact for everyone who lives there. 'Local councillors will be able to gauge from their constituents where the money could be best spent, and I am delighted that we have agreement for how the money should be spent in 13 of the 20 council wards, with the others to follow in due course. 'The projects in Cambuslang West will benefit everyone in the local community.' The elected members for Cambuslang West, Ward 13, are Councillor John Bradley, Councillor Norman Rae and Councillor Margaret B Walker.
Daily Record
24-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Cambuslang community projects awarded South Lanarkshire Council's Local Action Fund grants
Work that can now be carried out includes painting Cambuslang Park's railings along with the refurbishment of the Toll Pitch Pavillion. A number of community projects in Cambuslang West have been awarded grants from South Lanarkshire Council's Local Action Fund. The work that can now be carried out includes painting Cambuslang Park's railings along with the refurbishment of the Toll Pitch Pavillion. And the Women's Wellbeing Collective community group are to receive funding for their Community Wealth Building programme. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Funding for the investment is a result of the administration budget passed by the local authority earlier this year, with an additional £50,000 allocated to each of the 20 council wards. Councillors in each ward were asked to come up with proposals for how the new Local Action Fund should be spent, with final decisions to be taken by the executive committee. The first proposals were then unanimously agreed at a meeting of the executive committee. In the Cambuslang West Ward, councillors agreed to split the funding between several projects - the three main ones being £4000 to paint the railings at Cambuslang Park, £20,000 to refurbish the Toll Pitch Pavillion and £20,000 for the Women's Wellbeing Collective community group. The remaining £6000 of the ward's funding allocation is being considered for a community skips project, or if that is not possible then other community projects will be considered once the final costs of the painting and refurbishment projects are confirmed. Council leader Joe Fagan said: 'The Local Action Fund was agreed as part of our Building Back Budget and is designed to help each community with projects that might not cost a lot of money but can have a lasting and worthwhile impact for everyone who lives there. "Local councillors will be able to gauge from their constituents where the money could be best spent, and I am delighted that we have agreement for how the money should be spent in 13 of the 20 council wards, with the others to follow in due course. "The projects in Cambuslang West will benefit everyone in the local community."
Daily Record
04-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Local Action Fund will help install more litter bins at Calderglen Country Park
Five primary schools are also to receive money. More litter bins are to be installed at Calderglen Country Park in East Kilbride. A new pathway will also be created between Benbecula play area and local housing, five primary schools are to receive money and there will also be improvements to Lammermoor Play Park. Funding for the investment is a result of the administration budget passed by south Lanarkshire Council earlier this year, with an additional £50,000 allocated to each of the 20 council wards. Councillors in each ward were asked to come up with proposals for how the new Local Action Fund should be spent, with final decisions to be taken by the Executive Committee. The first proposals were unanimously agreed at a meeting of the Executive Committee. In the East Kilbride East council ward, £3000 will go towards six new bins at the country park, £16,000 to the new pathway, £1000 to each of the five local primary schools with the remaining £26,000 for improvements to the play park. Council Leader Joe Fagan said: 'The Local Action Fund is designed to help each community with projects that might not cost a lot of money but can have a lasting and worthwhile impact for everyone who lives there. 'Local councillors will be able to gauge from their constituents where the money could be best spent, and I am delighted that we have agreement for how the money should be spent in 13 of the 20 council wards, with the others to follow in due course. 'The projects in East Kilbride East will benefit everyone in the local community.' The elected members for East Kilbride East, Ward 10, are Councillor Gladys Miller, Councillor Kirsten Robb and Councillor Graham Scott. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook?
