Claim share of fund

Community cash

We s t Lothian community organisations are being urged to come forward with proposals to boost their community and claim a share of cash.

The £250,000 Community Regeneration Fund was set up to help community organisations support communities across West Lothian which were affected by the closure of Hall’s of Broxburn, since then more than £ 230,000 has been distributed.

And the fund is looking for new projects, especially in Broxburn and Uphall, to get a share of its money. For projects to be considered for support they must help people to become better prepared to enter or re-enter employment; enhance the health and wellbeing of local people; and/ or help young people to have more confidence and be better equipped to move onto a positive destination. Applications to support capital programmes will also be considered if they have a strong community focus. Executive councillor for development and transport and chair of the Economic Sub Committee, Cathy Muldoon commented: “So far, more than £230,000 of the £ 250,000 Community Regeneration Fund has been distributed. As the fund draws to a close the Enterprise Sub Group would encourage applications from across West Lothian but would particularly like more community groups in Broxburn and Uphall to come forward for support.”

For more details call Douglas Grierson, on 01506 281088. The closing date for applications is Monday, October 31.