Bo'ness got a cash injection of £384,000 last summer from the Scottish Government's £60m town centre regeneration fund, enabling the council to draw in £2.1m worth of projects.

The money has contributed to street improvement works (like paving and notice pillars), the restoration project for St Mary's Chapel and the former liberal club on Stewart Avenue and shop local signs.

Mr Neil was welcomed at Seaview Car Park – where work has recently been completed – by Councillor Adrian Mahoney, Falkirk Council's economic development convener.

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