Support for local economies

26 Sep 2016 12:55 PM

£10 million boost for regeneration projects.

New business hubs will be delivered in four local communities, thanks to the Local Economic Development fund.

Clackmannanshire, Fife, Hawick and Irvine will each receive a share of the £10 million fund, which was announced in the Programme for Government.

These funds will be used to deliver a variety of business infrastructure projects; including an enterprise hub in Kincardine, small industrial workshops, spaces for small and growing businesses as well as a new industrial business space in the Irvine Enterprise Area.

Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy Paul Wheelhouse said:

“As was made clear in the Programme for Government, we wanted to introduce measures to boost business confidence and keep our economy moving. I’m pleased to now be able to confirm the four areas that will receive a share of the £10 million, I have no doubt that these projects will help to drive our economy and provide a real benefit to people across the country.

“In the wake of the EU referendum, we have committed to protecting Scotland’s interests, particularly our economic interests. We have been working to ensure that money reaches businesses, communities and individuals where it is most needed. Local businesses can be the engines of our economy and strong local economies are crucial to our success.”

Notes To Editors

A breakdown of funding is as follows:

Further details on the Programme for Government announcement: http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Capital-spending-boost-2a38.aspx 

The Scottish Government has made a commitment to recognise and prioritise the importance of town centres in our Town Centre Action Plan and the Town Centre First Principle. The Principle calls on central government, local authorities, communities and the wider public sector to put the health of town centres across Scotland at the heart of decision-making processes. It helps protect our town centres and the public services within them.

LONGANNET TASK FORCE PROJECTS

HAWICK ACTION PLAN PROJECTS

IRVINE ENTERPRISE AREA PROJECT