GLASGOW'S East End has been given £40million funding for Commonwealth Games legacy projects.

The Scottish Government has announced the money for Clyde Gateway over the next two years for sustainable neighbourhoods in the area.

Alex Neil, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment, revealed the funding in the Scottish Parliament

He said: "Urban Regeneration Companies across Scotland have achieved a great deal for their communities.

"I am delighted to support the continuing work at Clyde Gateway, which has a key role in helping to secure a regeneration legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

"The infrastructure put in place to deliver the Games will help create a sustainable neighbourhood.

"In spite of swingeing cuts from Westminster, in the short term we are continuing to provide funding to the remaining Urban Regeneration Companies to ensure they can consolidate their progress."

Mr Neil also announced funding for Riverside Inverclyde worth £2.5m; another £2.5m for Irvine Bay Regeneration; and £450,000 for Clydebank Rebuilt.

Clyde Gateway said the cash was core funding to allow it to continue its work for communities that will hope to see the benefits of new facilities and infrastructure from the Games investment.

Neil McDonald, Clyde Gateway chairman, said: "This is very welcome news and provides a fantastic platform for Clyde Gateway to do its work in the run-up to the Games and help provide the legacy from the event."

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