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West Lothian groups are being urged to come forward with proposals to boost their community.

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. And the fund is looking for new projects, especially in Broxburn and Uphall, to get a share of cash. 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 in what is likely to be that last opportunity to access this funding.”

Applications for up to £ 5000 can be submitted. For more details call Douglas Grierson on 01506 281088, or email douglas.grierson@ westlothian. gov. uk. The closing date for applications is Monday, October 31.