Renfrewshire communities are set to benefit from a further half a million pounds investment in local green spaces, sports facilities and play areas.

Working in partnership with the council, community groups have been submitting their ideas to improve facilities.

The latest projects recommended for approval include upgraded tennis courts and a brand-new multi-use games area in Langbank, a new outdoor gym in Ferguslie Park Gardens and a brand-new community park in Spateston.

Play parks in Elderslie, Lochwinnoch, Houston and Paisley are also set for improvements should they be approved, while a new shelter in Howwood Park and upgrades to the sensory garden in Maxwellton Park are also on the table, thanks to the council’s Green Spaces, Parks and Play Areas and Villages Investment Fund.

Councillor Marie McGurk said: “This fund has been fantastic way for local community groups to make a real, visible difference to their local area and we have already supported 32 projects with more than £700,000 of investment.

“The funded projects are already having such a positive impact on our communities by protecting the local environment and enhancing the play opportunities available for our young people.

“I’m looking forward to considering the latest projects at our forthcoming board meeting next week.”

A total of ten projects have been recommended for approval with the potential funding totalling £522,466.

Three projects have been awarded £5,000 and will see improvements made to Kilbarchan Community Garden, a new boundary fence for St Mirren YFC to protect the playing fields and a bank of gardening tools provided to the West End Growing Grounds.

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