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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Funding available to East Dunbartonshire community groups
The latest round of East Dunbartonshire Council's Community Grants Scheme is open for applications from July 1 to 25 until 5pm. Organisations can apply for a grant of up to £10,000. Across the year, a group can receive a maximum of £15,000. Read more: Paedo jailed for 13 years for abuse of children The scheme is open to groups that have a constitution and a bank account, are non-profit, can provide independently verified accounts, and aim to benefit East Dunbartonshire residents. Funding can be sought for start-up costs, special projects, equipment, and salaries. Councillor Gordan Low, leader of the council, said: "More than 100 grants were issued in 2024/25 – delivering financial assistance directly to people and groups making a difference throughout East Dunbartonshire. "The scheme supports a wide range of community-led projects – helping to reduce deprivation and increasing inclusion, participation and wellbeing. "I would invite all eligible organisations to find out more and apply." Last year, Kirkintilloch Camera Club benefited from the scheme, receiving funds for environmentally-friendly improvements. The club is now encouraging other local groups to apply. Dave Cameron, secretary of Kirkintilloch Camera Club, said: "We're very grateful for the council's support. "The scheme allowed us to replace the club's boiler in 2024 and this year we received a second grant that allowed us to insulate the loft area – both supporting our green initiatives as the new boiler is more efficient and the insulation will help retain more heat in the building." The council has ensured the Community Grants Scheme is fully financed by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund and the Talbot Crosbie Bequest charitable trust. For those unfamiliar with the application process and needing assistance, the community planning team can be contacted by emailing communityplanning@ or calling 0300 123 4510. Applications are assessed by the grants advisory committee, which makes recommendations for awards to the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) board. The CPP includes representatives of the council, East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action, the Health and Social Care Partnership, the Leisure and Culture Trust, Police Scotland and other organisations providing public services locally. It is anticipated that applicants will be informed if they have been successful by October 2025. A second round of funding is due to be open for applications between November 24 and January 9, 2026, with outcomes expected by March 2026.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Work to begin on 15 new homes in East Dunbartonshire
East Dunbartonshire Council has confirmed the properties will be built on derelict land beside the Forth and Clyde Canal, at the northern entrance to the village. Construction is scheduled to start in August and is expected to be completed by September 2026. Read more: Lanarkshire health professional awarded MBE in King's Birthday Honours List Urgent warning to concertgoers ahead Chris Brown's gig Councillor Gordan Low, leader of the council, said: "I'm pleased to confirm that work is progressing on the project to create 15 new homes in Twechar – the first part of an ambitious programme of affordable housing which will see over 300 new properties built in East Dunbartonshire. "They will all meet Passivhaus standards, maximising energy efficiency and minimising heat demand – cutting carbon emissions whilst also helping to address fuel poverty by reducing fuel bills for our tenants." The development is part of the council's Affordable Housing Investment Programme, which aims to deliver more than 300 homes across nine sites. The Twechar homes will be built to Passivhaus standards, an approach that will see design and the construction materials focus on maximising energy efficiency and cutting carbon emissions. The project is located next to the council's recently completed Twechar Outdoor Pursuits Centre. The scheme has completed the pre-construction phase and will be delivered through the SCAPE Scotland Construction Framework. The total cost of the project is estimated at just under £8.8 million. Funding will come from the council's Five Year Housing Capital Investment Plan and the Scottish Government's Affordable Housing Supply Programme. The wider site, including the outdoor centre, has also benefited from the Vacant and Derelict Land Fund, which supported remediation costs.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Special trees planted in first of its kind Bishopbriggs park
East Dunbartonshire's first Climate Ready Park has been enhanced with several new trees. The trees in Woodhill Park, Bishopbriggs, are part of a plan to plant up to 18 million trees across the Glasgow City Region by 2032. The Green Action Trust funded the project as part of the Clyde Climate Forest initiative. Read more: 'Thrilled': New children's play venue to open next month East Dunbartonshire Council is one of eight local authorities to sign up to the Clyde Climate Forest Concordat agreement, which aims to connect existing woodlands, plant new forests, and focus urban tree plantings in areas vulnerable to climate impacts. The council's Streetscene team, with help from the Countryside Ranger Service and volunteers, will plant 10 crab apple and cherry trees. These trees will provide much-needed nectar for pollinators in spring and fruit for birds and other wildlife during summer and autumn. Gordan Low, the council leader, visited the Bishopbriggs Park to help plant the first tree. He said: "It is fitting that these trees are being planted in our first Climate Ready Park. "The aim of the project is to create an interesting, colourful, sustainable greenspace for the community of Bishopbriggs which includes adaptations for our changing climate. "These trees will not only significantly enhance this green space in the heart of Bishopbriggs, but they will also enhance biodiversity in the area and improve resilience to protect against the effects of climate change into the future. "I look forward to seeing more trees planted in East Dunbartonshire as part of our commitment to the agreement." Lorne Campbell, development manager of Clyde Climate Forest, said: "It's fantastic that East Dunbartonshire Council have committed to our tree planting programme by signing the CCF Concordat agreement. "Tree planting is crucial if we are to tackle both the climate and biodiversity emergencies. "Woodlands and trees bring many benefits to urban neighbourhoods, they help soak up excess rainwater, create cooling effects in heatwaves, and provide vital carbon storage and wildlife habitat." The Clyde Climate Forest (CCF) was launched in June 2021 and has since seen more than three million trees planted in both urban and rural areas.
