Annbank Community Action Plan 2014 - 2019

Welcome to Annbank Community Action Plan

This Community Action Plan lays out the community’s priorities for the development of Annbank over the next 5 years. These priorities have been established through a process of community engagement and consultation carried out during 2013 Annbank Community Action Plan 2014—2019

This Community Action Plan is for people who live or work in Annbank and who want to plan for its future. The contents provide the detailed results, conclusions and recommendations from the survey which took place in Annbank during the summer of 2013. The Action Plan is a clear statement about the type of place the community wants Annbank to be, and what needs to be done.

The Action Plan provides:

 An outline of our community profile  A summary of our community‘s views  A vision for the future; where the issues that matter most are priorities for action to be taken.

The Action Plan will be our guide for what we as a community want to try to make happen over the next five years, laying the foundations for change over the longer term.

Equalities; This plan contains: During the course of the consultation and

engagement with this community, the 1. Community Profile 2. Strengths and Weaknesses consultants and other partners have been 3. Who's Who and What's going on mindful to consider all equality issues and 4. Community Vision 5. Themes and Actions carry out all of the activities inclusively to 6. How to stay informed and involved ensure that throughout the community, all ages, genders and themes have been considered and represented in a positive manner.

Annbank Community & the Ayrshire 21 Project

Our Community has worked with the Ayrshire 21 team to undertake community consultations that have gathered the views and interests of local people about their community.

The consultation work has used a variety of methods including a householder survey to find out the opinions of local people about a range of topics. Various meetings have also taken place in Annbank, with community groups to ascertain their issues, concerns and hopes for the future. This process has fed into the action plan to clearly identify our needs and wants, things that need to be improved or changed, and our aspirations for the future of Annbank.

The result of this work is an Action Plan with a list of recommendations for the future of the area. This project has been part-financed by the Scottish Government and by the European Community Ayrshire LEADER 2007-2013 Programme, along with volunteer work within the community.

Representatives from our Community have guided the consultation process and the development of this final report and action plan. Without the help and support of members of the community in responding to the consultation process, this report and action plan would not have been possible.

Page 2 Householder information A sample of Annbank households were asked to complete a short questionnaire about living in Annbank. The children of Annbank were also engaged through the school. In total, 44 questionnaires were completed. Within the community 31% felt strongly that there is not enough affordable housing and there is limited availability of houses for larger families. Even though there are new builds within the area, they are privately owned and out of the price range for families. With no housing for the younger members of the community and only available if they have social needs. 47% felt more could be done to improve the local environment within the community. 38% felt that the public areas within the community were not well cleaned or maintained. 40% felt that there are not enough clubs or activities for all ages within the community. 38% felt there are not enough visitors to the community.

“Overgrown and neglected “Lack of facilities for the younger walkways, affecting pass- generation, more could be pro- ing trade for local business- vided for the children through es from ramblers and walk- clubs and sports.” ers.”

Householder Survey Comments Respondents stated that :

 We have limited play equipment in the park area.

 We have Safety concerns for the secluded park area.

 There is a lack of maintenance throughout the community.

 More attention is required for roads and pavements.

 More afterschool activities are required.

 Traffic calming is required to reduce speeding of cars through main area.

 Transport links locally are good, however limited with a number of changes if you want to travel further.

 The dinner hall at the school is inadequate.

 Limited resources within village mean that we have to travel to reach a library, chemist, etc.  Some of the community feel that there is nothing in Annbank to attract visitors.

Page 3 Where we came from: Annbank is a village in South Ayrshire, close to the East Ayrshire border, 5 miles from Ayr and situated near the river Ayr. Originally it was a mining community and once had a rail link to Ayr. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and dairy farms, the village has a village hall, bakery, shop, bowling green, activity centre, junior football club and a pub. The pub is known as “Tap o’ the Brae”. The village hall comprises of two independent structures, the first dates from the 1950’s with further developments in 1968 and an addition in 1998. The left hand bank of the river Ayr opposite the village was a famous fossil collecting area but this has become an over-collected area.

Where we are now: ANNBANK UNITED JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB They play at the new Pebbles Park which opened on the 13th August 1949. They are part of the Stage- coach West of Scotland League in the Scottish Junior Football Association West Region. Known as “The Bankies” or “The White Brigade”. Annbank United have picked up a number of trophies in the junior games. annbankunited.co.uk

ANNBANK FISHERY

The fishery opened in April 2006, and with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year's Day, is open daily from 9am till dusk. This family run business is set in a smallholding of 25 acres near the banks of the river Ayr. It is situated on the outskirts of the village of Annbank, approximately 4 miles east of the town of Ayr, In a peaceful, relaxing setting, Loch Jess is a 2 acre spring and rain fed lochan, which is strictly Fly Fishing Only. It is stocked regularly with Grade "A" Rainbow, Blue, and Brown trout, ranging from 1.5lbs into double fig- ures.

Beware of the Loch Jess Monster! www.annbankfisheries.com Page 4 Where we are now:

 Estimated population of census 2011 was 912.

 Our local shop provides a basic good service and we have to travel to the next village for the primary school, doctors, chemist and library. Thus creating a limited service within the community.

 Our only primary school has an inadequate dining hall. There are ongoing discussions as to the best way forward with this.

 Our only community committee is our Gala Committee which consists of five members, who do a fantastic job of fundraising and providing an event each year for the entire village to enjoy.

 Provision of a Toddler Group within the community has taken place in the upgraded “Auld Mans Hut”.

 Our bowling club is well used and brings visitors to village through competitions.

 The fishery is thriving 363 days of the year. It, too, again brings visitors to the village.

 Our local Annbank United Junior Football Club creates some opportunities for our youth. ANNBANK BOWLING CLUB Annbank bowling club plays in various leagues; males, females and mixed. They play in-house and external leagues bringing visitors from other clubs in to the community. The bowling club hall also doubles up as an events venue available for use for people within the community and outlying districts. Www.facebook.com/annbankbowlingclub

Bakery in the village which was closed has now reopened under new management

Auld Mans Hut was refurbished and is now being used by younger generation, toddlers group utilizing it two to three times per week

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Strengths: SWOT Analysis  Active Community Involvement to support Gala Day

 Bakery reopened under new management

 The Bowling Club Weaknesses:  The Fishery  Lack of facilities for community groups to use  The Junior Football Club  School issues, renovations, dining hall.

 Transport issues

 Physical state of roads and pavements

 Lack of volunteers for present and new community projects

Threats:

 Loss of the key co-ordinator for community groups

 Accessible housing for larger families Opportunities:

 Lack of volunteers to sustain groups,  Partnership building with Mossblown through gala and Residents Association school links

 Economic downturn  Possibility of new community group being formed

 Facility Development / Activity Development

 New members fro the Residents Association

 Training and Capacity building training for new volunteers

 Community Empowerment Bill

Where we want to go to:

 Look to increase community involvement through new community group through fostering open and active involvement.

 Increase partnerships with groups already existing in neighbouring villages, and with groups within the Annbank itself.

 Link with South Ayrshire Agencies.

 Plan and prioritise for the future.

 Enhance communications utilising community notice boards and possible media sources.

 Liaise with South Ayrshire Agencies and Tourism to improve walkways to attract more visitors.

Page 6 Create sustainable partnerships

Address negative issues raised from the surveys.

“I like our village, keep it litter free”

“great rail links at one time when it was a mining village - all lost now’

Some Quick Hits:

 We would like a Community Open Meeting for volunteers to work with steering group.

 We would like to encourage and involve young people at meetings to take ownership.

 Work with South Ayrshire Community Safety and deal with any pertaining issues to clean up foot- ball park and play park.

 More litter bins, dog bins and more seated areas in the park required.

 Work with South Ayrshire Council, Forestry and Auchincruive to see if walk ways can be tidied.

 We would like more flower pots and baskets throughout the community.

 Notice boards could be utilised and made available for community information.

Page 7 Making it Happen This action plan is reliant on all partners working together to make these priorities happen. We have identified the following partners who have agreed to work with the community of Annbank, to ensure this action plan moves forward:

South Ayrshire’s Community Planning Partnership:

 South Ayrshire Council  NHS Ayrshire and Arran  Strathclyde Partnership for Transport  Skills Development Scotland  Scottish Natural Heritage  Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry  Police Scotland  Scottish Fire and Rescue Service  Scottish Enterprise  Ayrshire College  Jobcentre Plus  Voluntary Action South Ayrshire

The South Ayrshire Community Planning Board also has two community representatives – one for the Kyle area and one for the Carrick area – and a representative from the South Ayrshire Youth Forum.

Other partners also include:

 Annbank Community Council members

 Annbank & Coylton Community Association

 Annbank Community Groups

 Ailsa Horizons

 Annbank Residents’ Association

 South Ayrshire Council Community Engagement Team

 Local Businesses and Land owners

This Community Action Plan for 2014-19 has been informed by many other engagement activities, consultations and strategic activities within the local area. It provides a robust context for the community to determine priority actions with realistic timeframes. Training and capacity building will be needed to help our community to achieve its aims. The community will work with Partners to address those needs so that we are enabled to carry out the actions within this plan.

Page 8 Community Planning Partnership (CPP) The South Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership was set up in 2001. It tries to improve the quality of life in South Ayrshire by bringing together the Council and other providers of public services, such as the National Health Service, with private business and community organisations, such as the Association of Community Councils and Voluntary Action South Ayrshire.

Our Vision: ‘to establish South Ayrshire as the most dynamic, inclusive and sustainable community in Scotland’.

Our Strategic Outcomes:

 Economic recovery and growth

 Supporting our Children and Families

 Health Inequalities and Physical Activity

 Caring for Older People

 Safer and Stronger Communities

 Protecting and Enhancing our Environment

What We Want To Achieve In 10 Years:

 South Ayrshire has an enterprising and sustainable economy

 People in South Ayrshire are skilled, confident and successful in accessing employment

 Our children and young people in South Ayrshire have the best possible life chances

 People in South Ayrshire enjoy the best possible health and inequalities are reduced

 Older people in South Ayrshire enjoy full and positive lives within their own communities

 Communities in South Ayrshire are stronger and safer

 South Ayrshire is clean, attractive and delivering a sustainable low carbon future

Community Planning Partnership Valerie Stewart 01292 612134 email: [email protected]

Page 9 Main Themes, Strategies and Priorities

Theme: Priority:

Infrastructure / Transport / Road Repairs / Road Safety Roads  Improve public areas and pavements  Improve lighting, especially children's play area

 Create safer roads, reduce speeders, audit to be carried out.

 Improve signage Housing

 Improve availability of homes for larger families

Community Facilities, Children & Young People Events &  Source and promote activities for the young peo- ple

Activities  Obtain funding

 Secure Partners from Council etc.

 Volunteer drive Tourism Development Walkway and Rambler Routes  Clear paths

 Upgrade walking routes

 Link to adjoining villages

 Produce a walk / trail leaflet Outdoor Park & Play Area

 Develop use of existing facilities,

 Promoting outdoor play

 Upgrade play equipment

 Improve quality and maintenance of play areas. Access to Natural Environment

 Encourage greater use and protection of natural environment

History and Heritage The Miners Project  Develop project proposals

Page 10 Main Themes, Strategies and Priorities

Who will work on this? Resources & Timescale

 Transport Scotland  Capital Equipment purchase

 Community Council  Labour and installation of equipment

 Police Scotland  Planning requirements  South Ayrshire Council—Economic Development Timescale Mostly short term, actions Team

 Local Business owners

 South Ayrshire Council—Community Safety

 Living Streets Scotland

 Community Groups  Volunteer time

 VASA  Equipment

 South Ayrshire Council—Community Development  Venues Team  Training and Capacity building

 Annbank and Coylton Community Council  Meeting / Time Timescale Ongoing

 Community Council  Partnership working, ideas and

 Historic Society developments

 The Ricer Way Ayr  Activities planned for spaces

 Cycle Scotland  Walk and Cycle route promotion, leaflets and web  Local Groups and businesses  Signage, posters and pavement  Residents Association stencils  Community  Picking equipment, gloves, bags and  School safety kit

 South Ayrshire Community Safety and refuse team  New bins, located and uplifts

 Benches, picnic area new equipment

Timescale Ongoing

 Historic Society Timescale Ongoing

Page 11 Page 12 Our Councillors Ward 7 - Kyle

Sandra Goldie Scottish Labour Party Home Tel: 01292 570054

Office Tel: 01292 612293

Email: [email protected]

" The Ayrshire 21 project aims to help communities develop plans that highlight their wants and needs. These plans can then be used to evidence requests for action and to help to develop pro- jects further. I think that this is a good idea as it has made communities come together and think about a longer term view of their community"

Ann Galbraith Scottish Conservative and Unionist

Home Tel: 01655 740447

“I fully support the work done towards these action plans, in particular, by the work done by Julia Whitaker and the Ayrshire 21 team. There has been good feedback and re- sponse from the communities of Carrick which have been visited regularly to answer questions and give advice. Communities are aware of the benefits of these action plans which communities must now follow up to their advantage.”

Brian Connolly Independent Mobile Tel: 07970540591 Office Tel: 01292 612274 Email: [email protected]

"The Ayrshire 21 project has presented an opportunity for local villages to look at their long term aspirations and needs in a way that they will be able to develop over the coming years. With the forthcoming community empowerment bill, communities will need to be organised and strong to achieve the aspirations they have and take advantage of opportunities that will come as a result of this new bill"

William Grant Scottish National Party Mobile Tel: 07794037597 Office Tel: 01292 612479 Email: [email protected]

“Having carefully considered the brief produced in 2013, I fully endorse the local action plans which provide communities with evidence of need and a mandate from the commu- nity to address priorities and projects. The Ayrshire 21 project has clearly brought com- munities together, highlighted common issues, objectives. Working together to address these actions can only be positive for our local communities. I wholeheartedly lend my support and wish everyone involved every success.”

Page 13 Where we want to go: We see it is important to create more volunteers to assist the present hard working volunteers we have in the community. This is an important step to developing our community further. There is a need for Annbank to develop partnerships to develop actions and create sustainability to move forward.

Address negatives identified within Annbank Community Survey.

 Need for more activities for young people

 Dog fouling and litter

 Speeding through the village

 Limited play equipment within park

 Need for more volunteers and training opportunities for these volunteers

Build on assets identified within Annbank Community Survey.

 People and Community Spirit

 The Bowling Club

 The Fishery

 The Junior Football Club

 The Auld Mans Hut

 Good small shop and bakery

What’s Going On

 Gala Day (annual), family day with Dog Show and Dance Display by local Dance School.

 Mobile Library Every 2nd Thursday from 2.15pm. Www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries

 RBS Mobile Bank, Wednesday’s, 9.45-10.25am, near Bowling Club, www.rbs.co.uk

 Annbank Bowling Club hosts internal and external competitions throughout the season and also host functions.

 Annbank Fishery provides all year activities for the Fly Fishing enthusiasts, various levels of tickets available.

 Annbank United Junior Football Club provide opportunities for the community to support throughout the season at home games within the village.

 Cyclists visit the village when they are following the Ayr to Annbank Cycle map that is provided on Cycle Route web page. Link http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Ayr-annbank_Loop-Cycle-Route- 7714.html

 The River Ayr Way was opened in 2006 and is now attracting around 100,000 walkers each year. One of the main events is the 4 day walk, where this starts off in Annbank annually, the 4th day is Annbank to Ayr Link www.theriverayrway.org

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Key Contacts within South Ayrshire Council

Community Engagement Team Gus Collins 01292 612128 email: [email protected]

Community Safety Co-ordinator Linda Warwick 01292 559403 email: [email protected]

Community Planning Partnership Valerie Stewart 01292 612134 email: [email protected]

South Ayrshire Council - Emergency Number: 0300 1230900

South Ayrshire Council—Housing email: [email protected]

Community Empowerment Bill—what it means to communities: The Scottish Government believes that its people are its greatest asset, and best placed to make decisions about their future. The proposed Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill aims to make the most of the talents that exist in our communities; deliver high quality and improving public services; and support strong local democracy and local decision-making. It will be community organisations and volunteers, working to deliver first class public services or innovating in the private sector, who will deliver a more successful future for Scotland.

It is likely that this bill will include:  New opportunities for communities to become owners of land and buildings from the public sector, along with new legislation pertaining to the rural community right to buy  New and greater opportunities for communities to be more involved in shaping and delivering better outcomes locally  Strengthened Community planning, with public sector partners working better together to deliver better outcomes for communities  New powers and legislation on rate relief schemes, allotments, defective and dangerous buildings.

Community empowerment is about communities taking their own decisions about their futures. It’s about communities choosing to grow and become stronger, and to improve things for their families, friends and neighbours through their own actions.

Through the proposed bill, communities will be enabled to develop their local economies, environments and actions.

The proposed bill is under consultation at the point of going to press.

Further information can be obtained through http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0043/00437584.pdf

Page 15 Local Planning: Annbank Listed below are the most recent planning applications for Annbank.

 Ref: 13/01384/PPP—Erection of 2 dwelling houses and extension to garden ground, permitted.

 Ref: 13/00998/APP—Erection of dwelling house, permitted.

 Ref: 13/00201/APP—Erection of dwelling house, permitted. There is a new draft local development plan which South Ayrshire Council has submitted to government for approval. This is expected to be approved and adopted this year, which will mean all of the individual ones that are currently being used will be superseded. Link—http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/local-plan/document.aspx There is an Ayrshire Housing Land Audit which provides a picture of possible development opportunities. Within Auchincruive Estate near Annbank, Hannah Research identified the possibility of 495 house plots and also another 65 house plots were identified in Auchincruive itself by Cala Homes.

Community Council Annbank & Coylton,

Meets: Last Tuesday of the Month, 7.30pm, Claude Hamilton Hall, Coylton, KA6 6JT

Chair: Robin Piper, 6 Lochfergus Place, Coylton KA6 6GD Vice Chair: Gordon Bingham, 14 Garvine Road, Coylton KA6 6NZ Secretary :Peter Arkley, 2 Shaw Place, Coylton, KA6 6QF Treasurer: Anna McNicol, 18 Hillhead, Coylton KA6 6JR Planning Contact: None appointed – correspondence to Secretary. Licensing Contact: None appointed – correspondence to Secretary.

Who Can Help

 Councillor William Grant– [email protected]

 Link Officer: Linda Warwick—Community Safety Co-ordinator—01292 559403

 Council Officer: Jim Thomson

 Community Safety Officer—Geraldine McGivern, [email protected]

 Rev. Mandy Hickman, Mission Development Officer, Presbytery Of Ayr [email protected]

 Living Streets Scotland Co-Ordinator — Penny Morriss, [email protected]

 SAC Community Care—Enquiry & Information Team—01292 268119

 Planning & Development Control—01292 616107

 Respect South Ayrshire, Bag It, Bin It, 0300 123 0900

 Annbank Residents’ Association Page 16 Main Contacts: Annbank

GROUP MEETING/ CONTACT TELEPHONE NO. PLACE ADDRESS Annbank United New Pebble Park Willie Fisher www.annbankunited.co.uk Football

Tap o the Brae Weston Brae, 01292 520266 Annbank Annbank Bowling Club 1 Brocklehill Ave- 01292 520001 nue, Annbank Annbank Primary Annbank Road Mrs Davina 01292 612493 Mossblown KA6 Chalmers, [email protected] 5DZ Head Teacher Annbank Fishery Privick Mill Road, Jackie Jess [email protected] Annbank 01292 521003 Ardtaraig Fine Foods Riverslea, Tar- 01292 521000 holm, Annbank Enterkine Country Enterkine Estate, 01292 520580 House Hotel Annbank, Cycle Route Ayr to Annbank www.cycle-route.com/routes/ loop via Auchin- Ayr_to_Annbank cruive River Ayr Walk www.theriverayrway.org

01563 554902 Mossblown Library Mossblown.library@south- ayrshire.gov.uk Gadgirth Lodges Hoseasons 08448471356 Annbank and Coylton Claude Hamilton Mr Robin Piper Last Tuesday in the month 7.30pm Community Council Hall, Coylton Elite Dance School Village Hall Linda 07835107390 Annbank Over 60’s Community Cen- Harry 01292 520364 tre

Emergency Contacts

Environmental Health 01292 618222 Taiglum Medical Prac- Annbank Road 01292 665302 tice South Ayrshire 03001230900 Emergency number NHS 24 08454242424 Scottish Water 08456008855 Child Protection 01292 267675 Committee 0800811505 (out of hours)

Page 17 Funding Sources

When considering grant aid, the following table lists some potential sources of funding under which appli- cations may have some probability of success. As with all aspects of grant aid, there can be no guaran- tees that any applications will be successful, particularly given the current financial climate.

Funding Source Description Likely Possible

Big Lottery Funds: Investing in Ide- £500—£10,000 for development of feasibility planning and testing ideas Yes as Awards for All £500—£10,000—General support for all activities Yes Communities £500—£10,000—Giving Young children(0-8) the best start in life Yes and Families 2014 Up to £2,000 to encourage new participants in physical activity Yes Communities

£10,00—£50,000 towards helping young people (8-24) become more healthy, connected, confident, enterprising. Could be used to support market- Young Start Yes ing, organising, assisting in civic events. Also potential to host specific aspects of sports development for young people.

£500 - £10,000 Celebrate Support for events/activities celebrating the Commonwealth Games. Could be linked to Yes the development of new activities

The Scottish Land Fund is aimed at supporting rural communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets. It will provide practical support and funding to enable local people to work to- gether to develop their ideas and aspirations, put in place effective structures and plan and complete viable land and land asset acquisition projects. The Scottish Yes Land Fund All projects must address outcome 1 where rural communities achieve increased sustainable economic, social and environmental development through the experience of acquiring, owning and managing land and land assets;

Funding is available to eligible projects for up to 95% from £10,000 to £750,000.

Investing in Communities

Supporting 21st £10,000 - £1,000,000 Yes Century Life

Life £10,000 - £1,000,000 Yes Transitions

Growing Community £10,000 - £1,000,000 Yes Assets Improve local support for people experiencing hardship. Supports: · welfare advice Yes

Support and · financial skills training and services

Connect · action to address food poverty · provision of clothing and household goods · action to address fuel poverty Page 18 Funding Source Description Likely Possible

Other Funds:

The National Agency for Sport has a number of capital and revenue funding streams Sportscotland available in relation to sports facility provision and redevelopment Yes £10,000 to £100,000 Sportscotland Improvement to physical infrastructure to support more people taking part in sport. This Legacy 2014 Ac- Yes could be used to support developments in the games hall and the gym, e.g. construction tive Places Fund of an indoor climbing wall Various grant strands up to £150,000 Creative Scot- Development of civic performances and events, involvement of young people and devel- land Yes opment of sustainable arts programmes. Up to £10,000 per group or £30,000 per Cluster Voluntary Action Creating new volunteer projects, increasing diversity of volunteers. Men’s Shed develop- Fund Yes ment may be suitable project or marketing initiatives

Historic Scotland provides a number of grant and funding schemes to support bodies and individuals in the protection, education and promotion of the historic environment. Decisions on grants are made on information gained from extensive public consultation, Historic Scotland Yes and are also influenced by the extent to which projects deliver benefits for communities, promote quality, develop knowledge and skills and build capacity for local heritage man- agement. Grants are offered across 9 different categories. The Climate Challenge Fund is being supported by an alliance of partners from key or- Keep Scotland ganisations and networks throughout Scotland, who bring expertise and experience of Beautiful community-level interventions. Applicants must own their facilities and local authorities cannot apply. Yes The Climate £150,000 per project till March 2016 Develop- Challenge Fund ment Grants £750 for disadvantaged communities

Up to 50% funding covering all rural Ayrshire. Examples of what can be funded: feasibil- Yes Ayrshire LEAD- ity studies, business plans, options appraisals, environmental improvements,

ER 2014 -2020 visitor/tourist facilities, promotion and marketing, materials and equipment, events, train-

ing and professional fees.

South Ayrshire Funding for training, bid preparation or professional assistance, to help improve commu- Community De- nities. Developing feasibility studies, action plans, engaging with local communities, pro- Yes velopment Fund fessional assistance to prepare funding bids.

Using money raised through the National Lottery, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) offers grants to sustain and transform heritage sites and related projects. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions HLF Heritage invest in every part of Britain’s diverse heritage. Yes Lottery Fund HLF offer a range of grant programmes, awarding grants upwards of £3,000. They want to support innovative as well as tried-and-tested approaches, and welcome proposals that are pioneering in concept and delivery.

Up to 10% of capital costs and up to 3 years funding of salaries and running costs Robertson Trust Revenue funding to allow activities to be developed in a more sustainable fashion. Yes

Wind Farm Com- munity Benefit Available mainly in South Carrick Yes Funds

Various small grant bodies, e.g. Tesco Community Fund, Coop Community Fund, Lloyds TSB Foundation, etc.

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Acknowledgements We would like to thank the community of Annbank and some of the community groups within Annbank for their help in putting together this action plan. All age ranges of the community have had the opportunity to feed into this process and have their views reflected within this plan.

Implementation and Feedback

The Community Action Plan represents the end of one process, (capturing the views of the community and compiling recommendations) and the start of another - the implementation phase.

The recommendations within this plan need to be acted upon to realise the improvements to the quality of life that have been identified. It is your community that will drive these actions forward, supported by partners and other agencies. The main community groups that have fed into this Action Plan with ideas and actions will be able to draw on the expertise of regeneration, community development, and economic development specialists within South Ayrshire Council, VASA and Ail- sa Horizons to further develop and carry out their plans.

The local residents and groups within Annbank who have been directly involved in the Action Planning process now invite other residents to review these results and conclusions. Through this Action Plan, you are sure to gain a better understanding of the issues of concern to your community and we would welcome your comments on the analysis and any new insights.

If you wish any further information on this action plan or the contents, please feel free to contact any of the groups listed in the Action List or Annbank & Coylton Community Council.

Further information on how this action plan was put together can be found through Ailsa Horizons on 01465 710628.