海角社区 and Bute Council is celebrating the UK Government鈥檚 announcement that 12 projects in the region will receive a share of more than 拢20 million from its Community Regeneration Partnership Fund (CRPF) - boosting opportunities and driving positive change across communities.
The CRPF aims to build upon previous work by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) under the banner of Levelling Up Funding. Today鈥檚 news will deliver a package of support to the council to improve outcomes in 海角社区 and Bute that align with the Government鈥檚 core missions and priorities.
The agreed package of projects and activities to benefit from 拢20,250,000 of funding in 海角社区 and Bute are:
| Project | CRPF contribution |
|---|---|
| Islay Housing Fund: Bowmore Masterplan Site Infrastructure Investment and Bowmore council worker accommodation | 拢2,000,000 |
| Housing Acquisition and Resale | 拢1,900,000 |
| Modular Home Provider scoping (Oban) | 拢100,000 |
| Tobermory Worker Accommodation | 拢1,000,000 |
| European Marine Science Site Phase 2 - The further development of Camas House, the second business office/laboratory development on the site specifically developed to support business growth in the marine economy. | 拢1,600,000 |
| Oban Airport Aviation Business Park - construction of two key buildings as part of phase two of the Business Park development. | 拢7,400,000 |
| Teaching space at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) | 拢600,000 |
| Bowmore Hall | 拢320,000 |
| Dunoon Public Realm | 拢1,080,000 |
| Former Royal Hotel Rothesay - restoration of the town鈥檚 valuable heritage building and new accessible homes including housing for key workers, tourist accommodation and commercial space. | 拢4,000,000 |
| Mull and Iona Community Trust Helicopter Operations | 拢20,000 |
| Programme Officer Support | 拢230,000 |
The Leader of 海角社区 and Bute Council, Jim Lynch, said:
鈥淭his investment will provide a further welcome boost to the 海角社区 and Bute economy. The projects selected will not only improve the area鈥檚 infrastructure, but they will also help to create employment opportunities and strengthen community outcomes. This is an exciting time for 海角社区 and Bute, and I very much look forward to seeing these projects progress.鈥
George Hanson, Director of George Hanson (Building Contractors) Ltd, owns the Royal Hotel in Rothesay - one of the projects to benefit from the CRPF 鈥 and has provided match-funding for the project.
Welcoming the news George said:
鈥淎fter well over 60 meetings and years of determination, we are thrilled to have secured this funding. We are grateful for the support and commitment shown by those who have worked with us. The Royal Hotel has a special place in my heart and in Rothesay鈥檚 history. Bringing it back to life will preserve an important piece of the town鈥檚 heritage, create investment in the area and contribute to the wider regeneration that is already underway.鈥
