West Dunbartonshire community projects are set to benefit from fresh investment after being awarded a share of £600,000 funding.
The support comes from the Pride in Place Impact Fund, a community grant scheme designed to support capital projects that enhance public spaces, facilities, and town centres.
Councillor David McBride, convener of infrastructure, regeneration and economic development, said: "There are some fantastic community groups in West Dunbartonshire and I am pleased that they can take advantage of this funding.
"These grants are most welcome, and I am delighted they will be used for projects which benefit communities right across the West Dunbartonshire area."
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Awards from the latest round of funding will enable improvements to premises, upgrades to community gardens, and new facilities for people with additional needs.
Among the 14 groups selected is Clydebank Special Needs Forum (PALS), which has been awarded £48,000.
Councillors visited the group earlier this week to discuss how the funding will support the creation of a sensory room for children with additional needs, along with improvements to the garden and bathroom facilities.
Other recipients include Melfort Community Garden, West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare, and Alexandria BID.
Councillor Lawrence O’Neill, vice convener of infrastructure, regeneration and economic development, said: "A wide variety of groups have been successful in securing the funding and I look forward to seeing how the communities prosper as a result of the completed projects."
The Pride in Place funding comes from the UK Government.
Applications to the Impact Fund were reviewed by a panel of council officers, with successful organisations notified earlier this month.
In addition to the £600,000 in community grants, the fund also includes support for major public play areas.
Destination playparks will be developed in Christie Park, Alexandria and at Dumbarton Common.
The new facilities will feature modern and inclusive play equipment for children of all ages and abilities.
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Other recent allocations include £240,000 for improvements at Clydebank Football Club and Yoker Athletic.
That funding will be used for a pitch upgrade, floodlight installation, and the creation of a stand-alone referee facility.
Western Titans BMX Club has also received £60,000 for upgrades to its Clydebank track.
The full list of community grant recipients includes Alexandria BID, Balloch Country Park Regeneration Group, Ben View Resource Centre, Dalmuir Barclay Church, Flourishing Faifley, Antonine Sports Centre (Glenhead Community Centre project), Lomond Radio Ltd, Melfort Community Gardens, Men’s Shed Clydebank, Clydebank Special Needs Forum (PALS), Rock Community Church (Phoenix Centre project), St Patrick's FPFC, West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare, and Whitecrook Community Action Group.
Each group is set to use the funding to improve facilities and expand support for residents across West Dunbartonshire.
