More than 400 people have responded to plans that could bring about huge change to Lanark.
For Lanark Community Development Trust has now completed its public engagement exercise that was started last autumn. The purpose of which was to build a three-year strategy for the Trust, giving it a firm direction and vision for the future.
And now, with the communities help, the plan has been realised.
Sylvia Russell, LCDT chairperson, told Lanarkshire Live: “I’m delighted that we can now share our findings with the public. It has been a very worthwhile exercise and one we couldn’t have accomplished without the help of our consultants Community Enterprise, Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) and the wider community of Lanark.
"We hope that this shows we have listened to the concerns and issues people have in the town. We hope we can now start to deliver on some of the projects outlined in the summary as we work to make Lanark a better place to live and work in."
With more than 470 responses provided to the Trust the consultation provided them with a huge amount of data and information about the town and local residents thoughts and feelings on a host of different issues.
Now the Trust will look to move forward with the next stage in the process - looking at the feasibility and funding opportunities of the individual projects.
Working as part of the Vison for Lanark, it is hoped that the Trust will be able to play a significant and relevant role in the development of Lanark and it’s surrounding landscapes.
Sylvia added: "This work was made possible by the ‘Green shoots’ grant we received from DTAS. The Trust would like to thank them of this invaluable and continued support."
The first priorities include stimulating community engagement and encourage participation; developing community activity and facilities; improving the local environment (green and built); and promoting Lanark’s heritage and other assets.
To read the Strategic Plan 2022-2025: Executive Summary, click here.
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