Plan for Neighbourhoods

In 2025 Clydebank was named as one of ten Scottish towns to receive £20 million from the UK Government, over the next 10 years, as part of the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. The programme, which replaces the previous Long-Term Plan for Towns initiative, has 3 strategic objectives focused on creating thriving places; stronger communities; and empowering local people to take back control.

A key component of the programme is the establishment of a Neighbourhood Board to put local people at the centre of defining their town’s future. Liz Connolly, former Principal of West College Scotland, has been appointed as Chairperson of the Board. Members include representatives from the local community, local organisations, and elected members.

The Board is responsible for preparing a new ‘Regeneration Plan’ setting out its vision for Clydebank over the next decade alongside a more detailed ‘Investment Plan’ for the first 4 years of the programme. The Regeneration Plan must be developed and delivered in partnership with the local community and the Council. It will identify a list of interventions which contribute towards realising the strategic objectives of the programme and regenerating Clydebank.  Preparation of the Plan is ongoing.