Heritage project bid for village welcomed as boost by councillor

Renfrewshire Council is preparing funding bids which could unlock a significant regeneration of the centre of Lochwinnoch through investment in its heritage and promotion of its history.

- JACK THOMSON, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Senior officials will submit applications for finance to Historic Environment Scotland and National Lottery for an ambitious 'Cornerstones Project' after they were given the green light by elected members.

The move was approved by councillors at a meeting of the local authority's economy and regeneration policy board on Tuesday morning.

A report, which was discussed at the summit, explained: “The centre of Lochwinnoch was developed in the 18th Century as a planned expansion of the older village, organised around three primary axes.

"Cornerstones seeks to revitalise Lochwinnoch's streetscape and economy by focusing investment within the conservation area where these axes meet.