South of Scotland projects to get millions in UK government funding
£122 million will be shared across the country
Last updated 20th Nov 2023
Projects in Scotland will share £122 million of funding as the UK Government announced the latest cash awards as part of its Levelling Up scheme.
The funding is part of £1 billion being distributed across the UK, with Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove saying the cash was "delivering local people's priorities and bringing transformational change in communities that have, for too long, been overlooked and undervalued".
More than £22.8 million will be invested in the South of Scotland, helping to renovate historic buildings in Annan and Peebles and going towards improved cycling and walking routes.
There will also be £13.7 million spent improving transport links in Dumfries and Galloway, including new EV charging for cars, electric buses, and improvements to walking and cycling routes, with new transport hubs to be created in five towns in the region.
Speaking about the funding, Scottish Secretary Alistair Jack, said: "Sharing £122 million UK Government funding, projects will transform communities through improvements such as better, greener transport infrastructure and connectivity, regeneration of buildings and land and creation of education, business and employment opportunities."
The latest funding comes on top of £343 million already allocated to Scotland in previous rounds, meaning Scotland has received £465 million.
With 55 projects across the UK confirmed to receive cash in this latest round, Mr Gove said the Government was helping to "create new jobs and opportunities, power economic growth, and revitalise local areas".
The Levelling Up Secretary added: "This funding sits alongside our wider initiatives to spread growth, through devolving more money and power out of Westminster to towns and cities, putting in place bespoke interventions to places that need it most, and our long-term plan for towns."