Former Falkirk coal site to be transformed after £560k funding boost

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A former coal Bing to the south of Falkirk is set to be transformed into a new community leisure location, thanks to a funding boost.

The Lionthorn Bing project has received £560,000 to the Green Action Trust and Falkirk Council from the Scottish Government ’s Derelict Land Investment Programme.

The cash will be able to provide things like the creation of extensive meadow areas and 'nectar rich' bulb planting as well as path links and access enhancements to improve the local active travel provision.Lionthorn Policy Bing is the remains of a coal mining spoil heap lying between the communities of Lionthorn and Hallglen.Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk!The colliery closed in 1960, resulting in the site being cleared and the top section of the Bing being converted into a blaes sports area.Cecil Meiklejohn, Leader of Falkirk Council said: "It’s fantastic that this last phase of major greenspace improvements at this vacant and derelict site is going ahead."Council employees continue to work with our partners and agencies, and we thank all of the funders, particularly the Scottish Government’s Vacant & Derelict Land Investment Programme for their support."We are very excited to be working with our partners, the Green Action Trust, to complete the regeneration of the long-closed Policy Bing colliery site."On completion this will provide a tremendous new amenity park for the neighbouring communities of Lionthorn, Hallglen and Glen Village as well as helping to connect this area with the important