en.Wedoany.com Reported - The UK Government has approved a £19.5 million town plan to transform Coatbridge town centre in North Lanarkshire. The town plan is part of the UK Government's "Pride in Place" programme, with Coatbridge set to receive £19.5 million in funding over 10 years.
Based on feedback from local residents on the town's priorities, a town plan and initial four-year investment programme have been developed, with the first £6.6 million in funding already allocated. The plan will support a 10-year spending programme to increase opportunities for young people, revitalise key attractions, and create a safer, more liveable town centre. An independent Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board has been established to work in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council to deliver the town plan.
Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board Chair Gavin Whitefield said: "This is a significant milestone for Coatbridge and a testament to the dedication of local residents who helped shape the plan. Over the past two years, the community has told us clearly what matters most — from opportunities for young people to the future of the town centre — and this investment allows us to begin delivering on those priorities. We are now focused on turning these plans into real improvements that people will start to see in the coming months and years."
Early progress on the town plan is already underway, with a community-led town centre spring clean held in April 2026, bringing together local residents, volunteers and partners to refresh town centre flower beds and clear litter. As part of the first phase of delivery, the Coatbridge Community Empowerment Grant Fund launched this week, providing funding for local groups wishing to deliver community-led projects and activities, with a small grants programme also set to launch later this summer.
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