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Killin's Action Plan 2012 KKiilllliinn’’ss AAccttiioonn PPllaann 22001122 Foreword The current financial climate is having a noticeable effect on our community as is demonstrated by a lack of local job security, the closing of a major food outlet and the relentless rise in fuel prices. The community is aware that the Local Authority has had to reduce its expenditure and local effort will be needed to support some local services. Co-operation with Stirling Council and the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park is needed to agree savings, maximise efficiency and support business. Community involvement is a start, community commitment is an aim. The Action Plan will provide a framework on which local organisations can plan to build the future of Killin. It will give funders and planners a more detailed picture of current developments in Killin including local aspirations and concerns. Willie Angus Chairman of Killin and Ardeonaig Community Development Trust (KAT) INTRODUCTION This Plan sets out proposed actions that local people believe will improve their community for residents and visitors both now and into the future. It has been put together, designed and produced by local people and gives the background and main issues identified during the consultation process, before detailing some positive action proposals under the headings: w Local Economy, Jobs & Housing w Children & Young People w Environment w Tourism w Facilities & Services Although set out under these headings the issues and actions are in reality all interlinked to make up the community as a whole. This Plan is meant to be a document that can be used by local people, groups and organisations to achieve action and not just gather dust. Many of the proposals identified are those that already have support and people identified to take them forward whilst others are more aspirational and long term – but all have come directly from this community. See Appendix 1 in Library copy or on line PDF version for links to national and area strategies www.killincdt.co.uk 1 What is the purpose of the Local Community Action Plan and why is it important? w Local Action Plans identify community priorities through consultation w They cover the issues that affect the daily lives of the community w The Actions within the Plan detail what is required to address community needs w Delivering the Actions will mean improvements to the quality of life of local people w The Action Plan will help guide Killin Community Council and KAT’s decision making w Copies of this Plan will be presented to Stirling Council, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority and other service providers and agencies w The Action Plan will help prioritise what funding is required to meet identified needs w This Action Plan will be reviewed annually to ensure that it continues to be relevant to local people and that the actions within it are reasonable, feasible and achievable How the Plan was developed KAT undertook to renew the previous Action Plan which ran from 2007–2010. A steering group was set up including KAT directors, Community Council and other members of the community: w Gina Angus w Charlie Grant w Willie Angus w Fiona Kennedy w Ken Chew w Margaret MacIver w Pamela Farquharson w Pete Waugh The process was facilitated and supported by Suzanne Player, Stirling Council Rural Development Worker A range of consultation and research methods were used, including: w Two open community consultation sessions involving over 80 people w 2 questionnaires distributed to every household through the Killin News asking for general views and for reactions to specific proposals w Focus groups including older people, parents of young children, community activists w Individual interviews w Primary School and Youth Group consultations w Meetings of KAT and the Community Council also helped to inform the plan together with public meetings held to discuss the future of the Old Mill See Appendix 2 in Library copy or on line PDF version for more detail of community consultation – www.killincdt.co.uk Our Community Now The Killin Community Council area takes in the village of Killin and the settlements of Ardeonaig, Glen Lochay and Ardchyle. The village and the area to the west and south is in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park whilst Ardeonaig, Glen Lochay and the area towards the loch are outside. There have been some significant losses in local facilities since the last plan in 2006 coupled with external economic changes which have had further impact on people living in Killin. Fuel prices have soared with consequent price hikes in power, food and other consumer goods; jobs have been lost and employment opportunities are limited; visitor numbers have decreased; services have become increasingly centralised making this a good time to review priorities for action and look at how the people of Killin can be assisted to work together to build the resilience needed to sustain this community. A separate publication "A Profile of Killin" gives more details about Killin and the structure of the community. Available in the Library and on line at www.killincdt.co.uk 2 Throughout the consultation process the following were highlighted as of great value and importance: a Community Spirit a Events a McLaren Hall a Friendly atmosphere a Primary School/Nursery a Churches a Location/Scenery a Library/PO/Bank a Breadalbane Park a Flora and Fauna a Local shops a Killin News/Killin website a Peace and quiet a Hotels & B&Bs a Walking/cycling routes a Safety a Police/Ambulance/Fire a Village good size a You can get everything a GP/Nursing Service a Mix of housing you need here a Retirement Home a Demand Responsive Transport a Clubs/Groups/Activities a Home food deliveries “Business and tourism are of “Relatively safe paramount importance” surroundings” “Killin’s relatively peaceful “Beautiful surroundings” environment and its friendlyare community priceless” spirit “Work ethic learned by teenagers doing all kinds of jobs in local businesses… and involvement in music, drama and sport” “Supportive friendly community” “Children and young people are the future of the community” And these as detrimental: X General appearance of the village X Limited job opportunities X Speeding traffic on Main Street - run down X Decline in number of shops X Bins blocking pavements X Litter and dog mess X No through buses to Stirling on collection days X Fly tipping X Poor public transport information X Few activities for under 7s X Houses being bought as second X Out of hours cover X Boggy park homes X Decline in support for mothers X Play equipment in park X Difficult hospital access of new babies X Asda coming into village “I feel angry every time I see the “McLaren Hall is an excellent amenity but would benefit from Asda van in the village” being redecorated and “Some areas of village need upgrading” “Staying in a B&Bno longer modernised inside” means sharing briefly in the life of a local family – sitting by their fire and talking in the evenings” “Local people unable to afford houses because of second home buyers” “We need much more “Improved public transport information to direct would help the villagers and tourists Lixoff Toll”the road at holidaymakers considerably” Killin Community Vision During community consultations the Vision from 2007 was agreed as still valid today. A service centre Killin is the natural service centre for the North West Highland area of Stirling. Its future depends on it maintaining and developing this role. It is therefore vital that it retains its existing services and that it seeks to develop and improve access to a range of other services. A beautiful highland community We want to retain the qualities of a scenic highland community. A place that has a strong identily, which benefits from its surrounding rivers, lochs and mountains and which is a safe and happy place for its residents to grow up and live in. Tourism We want to continue to develop and promote Killin as a tourist centre – but in an environmentally friendly way and in keeping with our vision of retaining the qualities of a tranquil highland community. Diverse community and economy We want to support a mix of housing, encourage the creation of diverse employment opportunities and in particular support opportunities for young people. 3 LOCAL ECONOMY, JOBS AND HOUSING Local Economy and Jobs The local economy remains strongly linked to tourism, local trades, retail, agriculture and the public sector. In the last few years some jobs have been lost or hours reduced through changes in agricultural practices, sale of the Killin Youth Hostel, economies at the Primary School and so on but others have been gained in businesses such as House of Cantle and the Smiddy. More recently at the end of 2011 the closure of the Breadalbane Folklore Centre has lost several part time tourist information jobs and the shock closure of MacGregors Fruit & Veg Store and Flower Shop has lost several full and part time all year round jobs. Local trades continue to provide much needed services to the local community with some of these able to offer apprenticeships to young people, although sole traders often find this time-consuming and difficult to support. The Transerv base in Killin provides all year round employment as well as providing winter snow clearing of the main road to Lix Toll. Although unemployment is not high compared to the national average, low wages and seasonal work are features of the local economy and the number of low income households is high. Issues Income Bands w During the Killin Cutting Carbon research the high numbers of low income households (incomes of less than £15,000 pa) was highlighted.
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