The newly established Stornoway Forum has agreed proposals to use £100,000 of Crown Estate revenue to support the uplift of Stornoway Town Centre.
The group unanimously agreed to direct £20,000 of the funding towards cleaning-up
the town centre.
It was also agreed to explore the costs of options to reduce vehicle access to pedestrian areas within the town.
The forum says there is a need for an ongoing annual maintenance plan for the area.
The meeting was chaired by Duncan Macinnes, depute leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. Attending were Stornoway councillors and council representatives, Stornoway Community Council, Western Isle Lifestyle Lottery, Stornoway Port Authority, Stornoway Trust. and Stornoway Traders Group.
Mr MacInnes, said: “This funding will allow for positive changes to be made and real improvements to be applied to Stornoway Town Centre.
“With the development of the deep water port and high levels of footfall in Stornoway it is important that the town centre is a functional and welcoming place that serves the interests of local residents, businesses and visitors.”
£100,000 for Stornoway town centre improvements
26 September 2024