MSP calls on Lanarkshire councils to bid for Levelling Up funding
dailyrecord.co.ukLanarkshire MSP Graham Simpson is encouraging North and South Lanarkshire councils to bid for a share of the latest round of UK Government Levelling Up Funding.
The Tory MSP for Central Scotland's call comes as the second round of the fund opened for bids on July 15 and will remain open until midday on Tuesday, August 2.
The first round of funding saw £172 million worth of funding delivered for projects in Scotland, including £38 million for transport upgrades in Renfrewshire, £20 million for an Aberdeen City Centre masterplan, a similar amount for the Artizan Shopping Centre in Dumbarton and £13 million for Pollok Stables in Glasgow.
The latest round will allow MSPs to support two bids in their constituencies, recognising that they often cover more than one council area.
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