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Ayr Central Conservation Area Draft Management Plan 6.2 Training initiatives A separate Training Plan has been developed in connection with the bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund for a Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) scheme. There are four principal training objectives: • Ensure that the management team have the skills necessary to implement the overall programme effectively and efficiently; • Maximising the ability of the local workforce to provide the skills necessary for heritage-led construction work, including repairs and maintenance; • Increasing the understanding of heritage-led design and quality issues amongst the consultants directing the work; • Supporting supplementary initiatives such as wider community involvement and presentation /interpretation. These objectives and many of the associated Training Plan Actions are of relevance to the broader conservation area. Project Measure 2 The THI Training Plan will provide the basis for training activities in the THI area and the broader conservation area. It will be reviewed and updated as necessary. 6.3 Interpretation and awareness initiatives Appendix F of the Ayr Central Conservation Area Character Appraisal suggests a number of interpretation and awareness initiatives that could be undertaken in the conservation area to raise the awareness of Ayr’s historic environment for local people and visitors. Further consultation and work is required to determine which initiatives might be appropriate, and to cost, develop and implement the schemes. Initiatives could include: • Coordinated and integrated approach to interpretation and visitor signage • An official town heritage trail and/or website • Mobile exhibition panels (e.g. for use in vacant shopfronts or other venues) • Programme of talks • Events (perhaps themed like the Lanark Medieval History Festival) • Education packs for local schools • Historic Ayr in pictures (video or new media presentation) Project Measure 3 Further work will be undertaken to establish appropriate interpretation and awareness initiatives to raise the public’s awareness and understanding of Ayr’s history and heritage and to contribute to a greater appreciation of Ayr’s historic environment. 25
Ayr Central Conservation Area Draft Management Plan 6.4 Repair of historic buildings An initial survey of the proposed Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) area has shown that a number of listed buildings in New Bridge Street and South Harbour Street are in need of comprehensive repair schemes. The highest priority is 1-3 New Bridge Street, which is listed at Category A and appears on the Scottish Civic Trust’s Buildings At Risk Register. Other priorities include: • 7, 9 & 11 New Bridge Street: listed Category B • 13, 15 & 17 New Bridge Street: listed Category C (S) • 2, 4 & 6 New Bridge Street: listed Category B • 8 & 10 New Bridge Street: listed Category B • 1, 3 & 5 South Harbour Street: listed Category B • 7 South Harbour Street: listed Category C (S) • 9, 11 & 13 South Harbour Street: listed Category B The repair of these prominent historic buildings is one of the key actions required for regeneration of the northern part of the town centre under the Ayr Renaissance Strategy. The proposed THI will seek to encourage and support owners/occupiers in undertaking these works. Project Measure 4 South Ayrshire Council will continue to promote the establishment of a Townscape Heritage Initiative focusing on the repair of historic buildings in New Bridge Street and South Harbour Street. 6.5 Public realm improvements at South Harbour Street South Harbour Street is identified as a priority for environmental enhancement in the South Ayrshire Local Plan Planning Policy Framework for Ayr Town Centre. The quality of the public realm is currently very poor and there are significant opportunities to improve the setting of the listed buildings and amenity of the riverfront. The street is widely visible in key views to and from the conservation area, and is included within the suggested boundary amendments set out in Appendix H of the Ayr Central Conservation Area Character Appraisal. The projected Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) area includes the buildings on the south side of the street, and the initial THI proposals make provision for improvements to the public realm at the eastern end of the street and the link to Loudoun Hall forecourt. Project Measure 5 Subject to available resources, South Ayrshire Council will bring forward proposals for improvements to the public realm in South Harbour Street. 26
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