More than £2 million of Welsh Government spending is being spent on regenerating Bangor city centre.

Three projects have received grants from the Transforming Towns programme as Bangor marks its 1500th anniversary.

Nearly half of the money (£992,230) will go towards plans for a new health and wellbeing hub in the city.

Over a million pounds has been aleady been spent on renovating the recently opened Parc y Coleg - with a further £50,000 going towards greening initatives around the city centre.

Local government secretary Jayne Bryant said: "This significant investment demonstrates our commitment to revitalising Bangor's city centre during this historic anniversary year."

“These projects will not only transform vacant spaces and improve connectivity, but also enhance wellbeing opportunities for residents and visitors."

“Our Transforming Towns programme is designed to create sustainable, attractive urban centres that meet the needs of communities across Wales. In Bangor, we're supporting projects that will increase footfall, improve access to vital services, and create greener, more welcoming public spaces that everyone can enjoy.”

The new health hub, expected to cost around £30 million, has been eamarked for the site of the former Debenhams store at the Menai centre, as part of the Betsi Cadwaladr health board's plans to improve access to local services.

Parc y Coleg, which links Bangor University with the city centre, was formally opened earlier this month.

Cllr Medwyn Hughes, cabinet member for the economy at Cyngor Gwynedd, said: "We’re delighted to be working alongside the Welsh Government and the Transforming Towns programme. This support allows us to move forward with key projects that will make a real difference to Bangor."

"Initiatives such as the redevelopment of Parc y Coleg will provide high-quality public space that benefits both local residents and students. These projects not only support the city’s regeneration, but also form a fitting part of Bangor’s 1500th anniversary celebrations."