regeneration and investment | Helensburgh
major investment in Helensburgh
Helensburgh town centre and west bay regeneration
The projects redeveloped the West Bay Esplanade between Colquhoun Square and William Street, linking it to the town centre to create an environment suitable for leisure strolling with a string of “event points” along the shore and for much better access by customers to the many and varied local shops, restaurants, cafes and bars on West Clyde Street. The Esplanade will be redesigned by urban designers in consultation with the community to provide a more exciting experience and to enhance the town centre environment.
Helensburgh Civic Centre
Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre, formerly East Clyde Street School, was designed by architect Alexander Nisbet Paterson and constructed in 1903. The architectural quality and style of the school building reflects the prosperity of late Victorian Helensburgh. A recently completed transformation of this building where a large new modern extension was added, has provided Helensburgh and Lomond with stunning new Council offices combining old with new; retaining many original features which have been tastefully restored.
THE HELENSBURGH CONSERVATION AREA REGENERATION SCHEME (CARS)
Helensburgh Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) is a heritage-led regeneration project that offers grant funding to property owners to assist with the repair of their historic buildings within the designated grant area.
Helensburgh projects progress
Priority Buildings
25-26 west clyde street
25-26 West Clyde Street was awarded a Priority Building Grant to comprehensively repair the fabric of the building. Works to repair the roof, rainwater goods and stone started in September 2024 and are due to be completed in summer 2025.
1-5 Colquhoun Street
1-7 Colquhoun Street was awarded a Priority Building Grant to comprehensively repair the fabric of the building. Works to repair the roof, rainwater goods and stone started in September 2024 and are due to be completed in summer 2025.
22-34 Sinclair Street
22-34 Sinclair Street was awarded a Priority Building Grant to comprehensively repair the fabric of the building. Works to repair the roof, rainwater goods and stone will commence in August 2025
36-40 Sinclair Street
36-40 Sinclair Street was awarded a Priority Building Grant to comprehensively repair the fabric of the building. Works to repair the roof, rainwater goods, windows and stone will commence in August 2025.
Shopfront repairs
Such as the reinstatement of traditional features and shopfront detail
The Scandinavian Shop received a new shopfront which looks elegant and showcases their wide variety of stock.
9 West Clyde Street received a new shopfront which aims to attract a new tenant
contact
For information on the Helensburgh CARS Project or Public Realm Works, please contact:
Claire Hallybone, Transformation, Projects and Regeneration Team
Phone: 01369 707121
Email: claire.hallybone@argyll-bute.gov.uk