A NEW £10million fund has been launched to create jobs, improve communities and help reduce Scotland’s environmental footprint along the River Clyde.

West Dunbartonshire Council is one of the local authorities working with the Scottish Government on delivery of the Clyde Mission Fund.

The fund is now open to applications for capital funding projects that will support economic and infrastructure developments, and improvements to buildings, facilities and the environment.

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The project also includes £25m until 2026 to support zero carbon energy infrastructure and heat networks for residential and commercial premises along the river.

Economy secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “The river has great potential with its existing company and skills base and world-class universities on its doorstep.”