Our Vision
Our Community is dedicated to developing a sustainable and thriving Cove & Kilcreggan. It will be a place that nurtures the well-being of current and future generations, where residents and visitors find joy in living, exploring, and working.
Based on a survey conducted in 2023 by SKS consultants, 3 main areas of focus emerged as important for the residents of Cove & Kilcreggan villages:
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Access to green space and nature
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Public transport, health care, schooling, housing, shopping
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Meeting the needs of minority groups, teenagers and people with disabilities
The survey and community meetings gave us clear directions to work from in developing a Local Place Plan. The focus is on six areas:
Environment: coastal and marine areas
Kilcreggan & Cove villages: recreation, sports, heritage, arts
Business and local economy: jobs and tourism
Community & wealth building: housing, renewable energy, land assets
Transport: roads, ferry & pier, EVs, parking
Health and well-being: services for people with disabilities and young people
Local Place Plan
We are working towards a Local Place Plan (LPP) which brings together the vision of Cove and Kilcreggan. It grew from the Community Survey in Spring 2023 regarding the main areas of focus for the residents listed above. This is in conjunction with the definition of a Local Place Plan outlined by the Scottish Government.
A local place plan is a community-led document that outlines the vision, aspirations, and residents, businesses, and organisations to ensure that they accurately reflect the needs and priorities for a specific area. These plans are created through engagement with local desires of the community.
Local place plans often cover a wide range of topics, including housing, transportation, biodiversity, economic development, green spaces and amenities.
They provide a framework for guiding future development and investment decisions, helping to shape the physical environment and improve the overall quality of life for those who live and work in the area.
By empowering communities to have a say in the planning process, local place plans aim to foster a sense of ownership, pride, and resilience within the community.
