The deadline is fast approaching for you to have your say on how money from A&BC’s Supporting Communities Fund is spent.  To make your views count, visit http://abpb.argyll-bute.gov.uk and vote for which projects you would like to see funded.  Residents aged 16 and over can vote for as many projects as they like, up to the total value of funding available of £28,072 in Helensburgh and Lomond.

Helensburgh Community Council has two bids into the fund:

• JLB INNOVATION HUB IN HELENSBURGH LIBRARY : for a Feasibility Study & Business Plan.
• HELENSBURGH 20/20 : A Vision for a Town Embarking on Change, to create a Community Action Plan.

Helensburgh Community Council’s vision for the John Logie Baird Innovation Hub is about to leave the launch pad.

On Saturday 12th May, HCC is holding two Taster Events in Helensburgh Library for potential users to introduce them to the Hub concept – see the agenda attached – what is on offer, and to get their reaction.

As well as start-ups, we are particularly keen to encourage:

• women in business
• naval spouses
• RN retirees.  

All have an ambition to take on a new challenge and a determination to succeed, whether setting up a new business or taking the one they already have to a new level.  HCC is convinced that with the Innovation Hub they can get the support then need in taking that all-important first step.