Nine Clydesdale community groups given a cash boost for activities
dailyrecord.co.ukNine groups in Clydesdale were granted over £3000 for community activities.At the Clydesdale Area Committee meeting on Wednesday, June 7, councillors awarded nine organisations a share of £3535 for a range of different activities.The funds came from the council’s community grants scheme, which operates across each locality.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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