Following an overwhelming response to the Community Environmental Renewal Scheme (CERS), with almost 100 projects seeking some £6 million, Forward Scotland is delighted that Scottish Ministers have announced the first group of successful projects with grants worth £1.24million awarded.

The grant scheme, managed by Forward Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government, will invest £1.24 million in 29 local communities (affected by quarrying) to help improve and sustain their environments.  

When making the announcement the Environment Minister Michael Russell said, "This grant scheme supports our objective of creating a greener Scotland - by improving Scotland's natural and built environment and the sustainable use and enjoyment of it."

The successful projects include: the redevelopment of a play park in East Lothian; 11km of coastal pathway development near Troon; shower and changing facilities at Kyleakin community hall on Skye; and a waste heat recovery system at a swimming pool in Argyll.

Follow this link for a full list of the successful projects.

The results of the second round of the CERS will be announced later this year.