Engage - Community Planning Newsletter - July 2011 - Angus ...

engageYour Community, Your PlanJuly 2011LOCAL COMMUNITY PLANNING DIVISIONThe Courier, Dundee, Copyright DC Thomson & Co Ltd.Councillor Jim Millar, Convener of Neighbourhood Services is joined by community representatives to launch the plans.Plans for Your CommunityThe 24th June was an exciting landmark for the Local CommunityPlanning Division as it saw the launch of new local communityplans for each of the multi member ward areas in Angus.The Scottish Government defines Community Planning as‘…a process which helps public agencies work together with thecommunity to plan and deliver better services which make a realdifference to people’s lives’.The plans were developed in consultation with local communities,Angus Council and its community planning partners. They bringtogether a profile for each of the areas, an action plan detailingwhat is happing over the coming months as well as improvementslocal communities would like to see in their area.Launching the plans at The Canmore Room in Forfar, CouncillorJim Millar, Convener of Neighbourhood Services said:“I am delighted to launch the local community plans, whichrepresent much hard work on behalf of the partners, inconsultation with the communities. The plans bring together aprofile for each of the areas, and a detailed action plan as well asinformation as to the improvements the local communities wouldlike to see in their areas.“These improvements cover all aspects of community life fromtackling anti-social behaviour or road safety problems to theredevelopment of park areas.“The Angus Community Planning Partnership is committed toworking with communities to achieve their vision that Angus is aplace where a first class quality of life can be enjoyed by all.”To see what’s in the Local Community Plan for your area contactyour Local Community Planning Team or visit www.angus.org.uk.

Arbroath West & Lethamand Arbroath East & LunanYear of the Light 2011Brechin & Edzell andMontrose & DistrictBrechin Fairtrade Steering GroupFairtrade is about getting a fairer deal for producers in theworld’s poorest countries.2011 is Year of the Light - celebrating one of the world'sgreatest feats of engineering, the Bell Rock Lighthouse.A year long calendar of events is being held in Arbroath tocommemorate the bicentenary of one of the Seven Wondersof the Industrial World. The Local Community Planning Teamhas supported community groups to mark the occasion.Please visit Year of the Light webpagewww.angusahead.com/bellrocklighthouseArbroath Town CentreRegeneration GroupThe High Street is at the heart of any town and an excitingredevelopment is underway to transform Arbroath High Streetinto a more attractive, vibrant and visitor friendly space.The Local Community Planning Team has supported theBrechin Fairtrade Steering Group.The Steering Group have demonstrated enough localcommitment to justify being called a Fairtrade City in time forFairtrade Fortnight 2011. This has involved publicising issuesthrough events, leaflets, businesses, churches and schools,thereby allowing local businesses and the community to buildon the reputational benefits of Fairtrade.Montrose Adopt a StationRailway stations are often perceived to be dour and drabaffairs. Not the case in Montrose.The Local Community Planning Team are supporting a groupof Montrose residents, on a project as part of Scotrail’s‘Adopt a Station’ Scheme.‘Adopt a Station’ is a programme that allows communities toimprove this important gateway to their town, reflecting localideas and innovation. In Montrose the focus will be on enhancingthe general environment and appearance of the station.The Local Community Planning Team, Arbroath and AreaPartnership and local elected members are working hard todeliver an innovative package of redevelopment to attract morevisitors, help existing traders to flourish, encourage newbusiness to the area and invigorate the town centre for thebenefit of the local community.

Carnoustie & Districtand Monifieth & SidlawMonifieth CommunityCentre Steering GroupThe Monifieth Community Centre Steering Group recentlybecame the proud tenants of new premises to kick start theirdream of opening a community centre in the area.Kirriemuir & Deanand Forfar & DistrictViewmount Voices, ForfarThe facility is open to the public to hold classes, groups,meetings or any kind of event, for more information contactthe Local Community Planning Team.This is just a taster for the group who plan to put in a bid tothe Big Lottery to build a new community facility.Carnoustie EconomicDevelopment & TourismCarnoustie Golf Links is one of the jewels in the Angus crown.Local people are working together to modernise the High Streetso that the Carnoustie brand retains its global reputation.Viewmount residents are taking action to improve their area.Through the support of the Local Community Planning Teamthey have formed Viewmount Voices. This follows aCommunity Appraisal, involving residents and a number ofpublic services, which has identified priorities for Viewmount;lllenvironmental enhancements;improvements to the housing stock;tackling issues of crime and anti-social behaviour.Davidson Park, KirriemuirConcerned with the condition of the play equipment in theirlocal park, residents in Southmuir, Kirriemuir formed theDavidson Park Action Group (DPAG) to work towardsimprovements.DPAG are supported by the Local Community Planning Team,and other Angus Council services and will be seeking furthersupport from other local groups and businesses.Angus Council will contribute part of the funding, with theremainder being sought from external sources.Local community groups are being supported by the LocalCommunity Planning Team to develop a plan to improveCarnoustie town centre for businesses and tourism.This work is at an early stage and wider community input willbe sought and is central to this development.

© Crown copyright and database right 2011.All rights reserved. 100023404.KirriemuirBrechinForfarMontroseArbroathMonifiethCarnoustieBrechin & Edzell and Montrose & DistrictBrechin ACCESS Office, 36-38 High Street, BrechinMark Johnston Beverley Gibb01356 666119 01356 666116E: BrechinLCPT@angus.gov.ukE: MontroseLCPT@angus.gov.ukArbroath West & Letham and Arbroath East & Lunan1 Market Street, Gravesend, ArbroathMhairi Dickson Janet Russell Siobhan Fagan01241 433259 01241 433250 01241 433258E: ArbroathLCPT@angus.gov.ukengageYour Community, Your PlanContact your Local Community Planning TeamKirriemuir & Dean and Forfar & DistrictKirriemuir ACCESS Office, 5 Bank Street, KirriemuirGraeme Hodge Barbara Reid Lee Haxton01575 576946 01575 576942 01575 576941E: KirriemuirDeanLCPT@angus.gov.ukE: ForfarDistrictLCPT@angus.gov.ukCarnoustie & District and Monifieth & SidlawCarnoustie ACCESS Office, 26 High Street, CarnoustieLiz Begg Claire Warrender Elaine McLeod/Nicky Lowden-MacCrimmon01241 803113 01241 803110 01241 803111E: CarnoustieLCPT@angus.gov.ukE: MonifiethLCPT@angus.gov.ukStanding (Left – Right)Claire Warrender; Mhairi Dickson;Graeme Hodge; Liz Pert; Mark Johnston;Nicky Lowden-MacCrimmon; Siobhan Fagan; Lee Haxton.Seated (Left – Right)Barbara Reid; Janet Russell;Elaine McLeod; Beverley Gibb; Liz Begg.