Hopes that regeneration project will cut antisocial behaviour

A project that will restore almost three hectares of derelict land in Paisley’s Ferguslie Park will help tackle antisocial behaviour in the area, it is hoped.

- JACK THOMSON, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Renfrewshire Council has been awarded £650,000 of Scottish Government cash to deliver the regeneration of the Belltrees site into a multi-functional greenspace.

Two new shared pedestrian and cycle routes have been planned, as well as a natural play trail, event space and landscape features, enhanced biodiversity and drainage improvements.

Councillor Kenny MacLaren, an SNP representative for Paisley Northwest, believes the initiative could deter issues such as fly-tipping and dirt bike use.

He said: "It's good news that Renfrewshire Council has been awarded the funding from the SNP Scottish Government to work on the Belltrees project in Ferguslie Park which will restore 2.69 hectares of derelict land and create a new multi-functional greenspace.