Football club scores deal to breathe new life into old pavilion

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A football club will take on the running of a sports pavilion in Renfrew after the final terms of a deal was agreed.Renfrew Victoria Youth Football Club have secured a long-term lease for Kirklandneuk Pavilion and playing fields in the town’s Ness Road.Elected members gave the terms of the agreement the green light at the recent infrastructure, land and environment policy board, adding the finishing touches to an asset transfer process dating back to 2019.The lease will run for a period of 25 years but does not apply to the connected community centre, which remains a self-managed facility.The initial annual rent is £1, if asked, and the Vics are responsible for repairs and maintenance, as well as being required to contribute 30 per cent of the costs to maintain the car park.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialThe contract will be a major boost for the club, who already have plans to regenerate the run-down pavilion.They were awarded £50,000 in council funding in August to breathe new life into the facility which was first built more than 45 years ago.The club is currently trying to grow its girls’