Identifying Strategic Goals for Carluke Development Trust

The Carluke Conversation

Identifying strategic goals for Carluke Development Trust

Robin Patel, Heritage Freelancer Dec. 2017

Contents 1.0 Background ...... 1 2.0 Aims & Objectives ...... 1 3.0 Consultation Methodology ...... 1 4.0 Summary: what the community has told us ...... 2 5.0 Community questionnaire ...... 3 5.1 Timescales, response counts and collections methods ...... 4 5.2 Promotion and awareness ...... 4 5.3 Confidence and margin of error ...... 4 5.4 Profile of respondents ...... 5 5.4.1 Q1: Where do you stay? ...... 5 5.4.2 Q2: How long have you lived there? ...... 5 5.4.3 Q3: Postcode ...... 6 5.4.4 Q24: What age are you? ...... 7 5.4.5 Q25: What is your gender?...... 7 5.4.6 Q4: What do you think should be the top 5 key priorities that will contribute to the development of Carluke? ...... 8 5.4.7 Q5: Which areas of employment, education and training services could be improved and/or developed in Carluke? ...... 10 5.4.8 Q6: How else would you like to see Carluke being developed in the future? ...... 19 5.4.9 Q7: Do you see a role for Carluke Development Trust in developing an improved Employment, Education and Training service in Carluke? ...... 27 5.4.10 Q8: Which of the following locations are you are you aware of? ...... 27 5.4.11 Q9: What's your views on the future development of the ground and buildings at the High Mill? ...... 28 5.4.12 Q10: What's your views on the future development of Jock's Burn Community Orchard? ...... 35 5.4.13 Q11: What's your views on the future development of the Carluke Commonty? ...... 40 5.4.14 Q12: What other Green Spaces do you know of within the Parish of Carluke? ...... 43 5.4.15 Q13: Would you like to discover more about the heritage of Carluke Parish? ...... 46 5.4.16 Q14: What kinds of initiatives have you helped develop within your neighbourhood over the past 12 months, or would like to help develop in the future? ...... 46 5.4.17 Q15: Would you be willing to offer unpaid help towards any of initiatives you selected above? 48 5.4.18 Q16: How often would you be able to offer unpaid help? ...... 48 5.4.19 Q17: How could your neighbourhood be improved as a place to live? ...... 49 5.4.20 Q18: Over the past 12 months which activities have you taken part in as part of a local, community group, club or organisation? ...... 56 5.4.21 Q19: Which of the following events are you are you aware of? ...... 58 5.4.22 Q20: What was your experience of the Carluke Jam & Ham Festival? ...... 58 5.4.23 Q21: What was your experience of the Carluke 10K race event? ...... 62 5.4.24 Q22: What do you think should be done to improve the health and well-being of Carluke's communities? ...... 65 5.4.25 Q23: What do you know about the Carluke Development Trust? ...... 71 5.4.26 Q26: We'd like to invite you to help shape the future of the Parish of Carluke. Would you be interested in attending events or activities? ...... 72 6.0 Community engagement session (Carluke Development Trust AGM)...... 73 6.1 Theme 1: Environment & Greenspace ...... 73 6.2 Theme 2: Employment, education, training & volunteering...... 73 6.3 Theme 3: Health & Wellbeing ...... 74 6.4 Theme 4: Community engagement & support ...... 74

1.0 Background

This report details the findings of community consultation exercises conducted by and / or analysed by Robin Patel, Ergadia Museums & Heritage on behalf of Carluke Development Trust.

2.0 Aims & Objectives

The Carluke Development Trust wishes to align its strategic objectives according to the needs and aspirations of the communities within Carluke parish. In August CDT launched the ‘Carluke Conversation’ with the intention of gathering as many community voices as possible. Parallel to this process is the creation of a Stage 2 Scottish Land Fund application for Carluke High Mill which will also be underpinned by the evidence gathered by community consultation. As such the ‘Carluke Conversation’ will enable to CDT to develop broader objectives which could then be applied to projects and initiatives.

The aims of the ‘Carluke Conversation’ consultation process were to;

1. Work closely with Carluke Development Trust to identify effective methods to capture community priorities and aspirations for the development of Carluke parish. 2. Engage with communities within Carluke using a variety of consultation methods. 3. Explore four core themes to identify development priorities including; a. Employment, education, training and volunteering b. Health & wellbeing c. Communal greenspaces d. Community engagement and support. 4. Explore emerging themes (e.g. town centre regeneration) arising from the open-ended conversation process. 5. Provide strategic analysis of the resulting data resulting in recommended strategic goals for CDT.

3.0 Consultation Methodology

Summary of consultation conducted to-date, lead, methods, timescale and response count. Description Method(s) Timescale Response count / attendees Community Questionnaire Questionnaire 8th September 2017 - 528 13th November 2017 Community engagement session Qwizdom 21st September 2017 33 (CDT AGM)

4.0 Summary: what the community has told us

5.0 Proposed strategic goals

The evidence gathered by the ‘Carluke Conversation’ has resulted in the suggestion of three broad strategic goals and associated projects for CDT. It is understood that these goals and projects are open to revision and not necessarily representative of CDT policy.

6.0 Community questionnaire

6.1 Timescales, response counts and collections methods

Method(s) Timescale No. of days Mean response Response count Questionnaire using the ‘Survey 8th September 2017 66 8 per day 528 Monkey’ platform -13th November 2017

6.2 Promotion and awareness

Method Outlet Description Facebook Carluke Conversation Facebook page Facebook Carluke High Mill Facebook page Twitter Robin Patel / Ergadia Twitter account Carluke Gazette AGM consultation event and link to survey

6.3 Confidence and margin of error

392 of the questionnaires submitted were completed by residents of the Carluke area.

Carluke Population (13,579) (2011 census) Confidence Interval Margin of Error 95% 4.88% 90% 4.09%

6.4 Profile of respondents

6.4.1 Q1: Where do you stay?

528 responses were submitted. 392 respondents indicated (74%) indicated they were from the Carluke area.

6.4.2 Q2: How long have you lived there?

526 responses were submitted. The majority of respondents (83%) indicated that they had stayed within their current location for at least 10 years.

6.4.3 Q3: Postcode

305 complete postcodes for Carluke were provided. The resulting distribution plot indicates the spread of responses within Carluke.

6.4.4 Q24: What age are you?

205 responses were submitted. Just over a third of respondents (36%) were aged under 45. The highest proportion of responses (29%) came from those aged 45-54.

6.4.5 Q25: What is your gender?

205 responses were submitted. The majority of respondents were female (74%) with a quarter (25%) being male.

6.4.6 Q4: What do you think should be the top 5 key priorities that will contribute to the development of Carluke?

271 respondents replied to this open-ended question with 1182 comments. Respondents were asked to indicate their top 5 priorities for the future development of Carluke. This was to not create a ranking of priorities, but instead designed to capture a range of topics which each respondent felt to be important. The responses submitted were subsequently grouped according to comment categories. The most frequent responses received included “regenerating the town centre”, “improving transport infrastructure” and “developing leisure and culture activities”.

Priority category (all comments) Count Share Regeneration of town centre / retail offer 257 21.74% Transport infrastructure 162 13.71% Leisure & culture facilities / activities (young people & families) 77 6.51% Leisure & culture facilities / activities 75 6.35% Food & Drink 58 4.91% Business development 56 4.74% Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths 55 4.65% Events 54 4.57% Tackling litter / pollution 48 4.06% Community cohesion / local identity 46 3.89% Other 37 3.13% Visitor attraction (High Mill) / heritage 32 2.71% Safer community / security 29 2.45% Health facilities 24 2.03% Schools / educational facilities 23 1.95% Employment 22 1.86% Retail development (removal / prevention of business type) 21 1.78% Community facilities 21 1.78% Housing 19 1.61% Communications & marketing 16 1.35% Housing (reduction / prevention) 11 0.93% Learning & Employment 10 0.85% Digital communications 7 0.59% Community projects 6 0.51% Social enterprise 3 0.25% Conservation of heritage 3 0.25% Arts & culture facilities 2 0.17% Childcare 2 0.17% Presentation / signage 2 0.17% Transport 1 0.08% Planning 1 0.08% Community groups 1 0.08% Older people 1 0.08% TOTAL 1182 100%

No conclusive statistical differences were observed when comparing responses according to the locations of respondents

6.4.7 Q5: Which areas of employment, education and training services could be improved and/or developed in Carluke?

179 responses were submitted to this open-ended question. Responses were categorised / grouped. Respondents indicated they wished to see new initiatives creating apprenticeships, training & employment opportunities, alongside a package to stimulate new business development in Carluke.

A considerable proportion of responses highlighted providing opportunities for young people and creating new courses within schools or a centre for lifelong learning. Responses also highlighted a desire to for the local economy to be stimulated, particularly through the development and support of local businesses. The existence of facilities such as Lifestyles which already hosts many classes suggests that there is a desire to create a dedicated lifelong learning hub (campus) with an identifiable local careers / training / employment service.

“… attract more business, sufficient school “Local training facilities “Centralised places for increasing population, for young people. Expand employment workforce planning data supported by and develop industrial workshops, relevant and realistic training opportunities units but gear training to sponsored and to support future local employment needs. develop things that hosted by local Schools colleges, universities and benefit Carluke and employers for local businesses need to work together. empower young people people” Support apprenticeship schemes and with the skills to use to quality work placements” develop themselves further”

“More shops and businesses in the “Local firms taking on area to provide “Integrated groups that apprentices from “Integrated groups that employment as people with learning schools or work people with learning travelling from here to disabilities could attend experience schemes” disabilities could attend Glasgow or

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“Education most definitely “Provision of informal requires a safe, secure ASN education for adults and more advertising of facilities Base in a school which good quality youth work and available, I’m looking for a would support the huge gap diversionary activities for job and need support but young people in all the local in Carluke. didn’t know there was any in areas..” Carluke.”

Q5: Which areas of employment, education and training services could be improved and/or developed in Carluke? Comment Comment category Education most definitely requires a safe, secure ASN Base in a school which would support the huge gap in this area in Carluke. Consequently, training for the entire Additional Support Needs base in community that would educate & highlight this growing need. school. Afterschool care Afterschool / nursery / childcare Childcare Afterschool / nursery / childcare More after school and early years provisions Afterschool / nursery / childcare More council nurseries Afterschool / nursery / childcare More nursery places and a bigger high school. Afterschool / nursery / childcare Nursery? Afterschool / nursery / childcare private childcare Afterschool / nursery / childcare Satellite college courses made available in town. More private nursery business. After school care. Afterschool / nursery / childcare School extra-curricular activities Afterschool / nursery / childcare Take toddlers from age 2 in council nurseries to help working families. Afterschool / nursery / childcare All of the above All areas require improved All of the above All areas require improved All of the above need developed All areas require improved All of them All areas require improved All of them should over time All areas require improved The whole spectrum /of .... the above question. All areas require improved There are areas to be improved in all of the above All areas require improved Think they are all very good All areas require improved Apprenticeships, training & apprenticeship employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Apprenticeship employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Apprenticeship schemes and part time employment opportunities for older persons employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Apprenticeships employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Apprenticeships employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Apprenticeships encouraged local businesses C employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Apprenticeships for young folk employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Apprenticeships in traditional and modern skills employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Apprenticeships. Joiners plumber’s electricians etc employment opportunities attract more business, sufficient school places for increasing population, workforce planning data supported by relevant and realistic training opportunities to support future local employment needs. school’s colleges, universities and businesses need Apprenticeships, training & to work together. Support apprenticeship schemes and quality work placements employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Better employment opportunities employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Building or mechanical or plumbing employment opportunities

Q5: Which areas of employment, education and training services could be improved and/or developed in Carluke? Comment Comment category Apprenticeships, training & Cafe in lifestyle centre employing young adults with learning difficulties employment opportunities Carluke is lacking in quality cafes. Most residents travel by car to Lanark or the Apprenticeships, training & Clydeside for this. More cafes would create employment. employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Could be more opportunities for employment in the area employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & development of Artisan skills available within the Carluke area employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Do not know but people need more local jobs not everyone drives or has a car. employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Employment employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Employment for school leavers employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Employment for young people - training scheme etc employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Employment is a key factor for growth employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Employment opportunities and training for young people employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & encouragement of apprenticeships and vocational training employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & General widening of job opportunities and access to them by public transport employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Greater opportunities for school leavers and young people employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Have some never heard of any employment training services in Carluke employment opportunities jobs for young people leaving school and also encourage business to industrial Apprenticeships, training & estate to create work employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Local apprenticeships employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Local firms taking on apprentices from schools or work experience schemes employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Local support for young people seeking employment employment opportunities Local training facilities for young people. Expand and develop industrial units but gear training to develop things that benefit Carluke and empower young people Apprenticeships, training & with the skills to use to develop themselves further employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Locals companies doing work experience for school kids. employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & More business and opportunities for our young people employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & More for teenagers to experience job lifestylemore employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & More job opportunities employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & More jobs employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & more local jobs employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Need for local apprenticeships from local companies employment opportunities

Q5: Which areas of employment, education and training services could be improved and/or developed in Carluke? Comment Comment category Apprenticeships, training & Ongoing apprenticeships for young school leavers employment opportunities Post-16 training - local apprenticeships; volunteering opportunities locally; training Apprenticeships, training & centre for digital skills employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Really need better paid employment, which is difficult in this environment. employment opportunities School leavers and unemployed need help and encouragement to find training to find work difficult if they have to travel to bigger towns and cities to find it . more support for people with long term mental illness and disabled people to find voluntary work to improve their social skills and to meet new people without Apprenticeships, training & putting pressure on them so seek paid work that they are ready of capable of doing employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Teaching teenagers and children to respect and be invoked within their community employment opportunities There isn’t much jobs in Carluke and there isn’t any training services should make Apprenticeships, training & more available employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Training and development for school leavers employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Training needs development employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Try to bring training for teenagers employment opportunities Vocational training centre. Local businesses encouraged to employ apprentices Apprenticeships, training & where possible employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Vocational training employment opportunities We have none to direct the jobless to available jobs. A drop-in with computers and Apprenticeships, training & people on-hand to show them how to use and search them would be ideal. employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & work experience for young people employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Work Related skills development training employment opportunities Young people in employment and local business to offer training to young people in Apprenticeships, training & the area employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Youth development and also utilise offenders to work in the area. employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Youth training within high mill arena employment opportunities Creating creative new businesses Business development Develop Carluke as a nursery for SMEs Business development Employers given incentives to come to the area Business development Encourage industry to locate Business development Encourage people into the town to open shops...too many lying empty Business development Factories encouraged to be build in district Business development Free website development / ecommerce course for small businesses / language classes / cooking classes (maybe by a restaurant?) / Inward investment from business has positive impact on employment, but this has to be encouraged through business incentives. Business development Help for small businesses, Intercooler programmes, youth development projects. Business development love to see a new large employer in the town Business development More business and shops should bring more employment Business development More corporate companies Business development

Q5: Which areas of employment, education and training services could be improved and/or developed in Carluke? Comment Comment category More light industry Business development More manufacturing required Business development More shops and businesses in the area to provide employment as travelling from here to Glasgow or Edinburgh is VERY expensive. Business development Smaller diverse businesses Business development new business to bring new employment opportunities Business development Schools are fine more companies for employment reduced rates on high street Business development There is no large companies based in Carluke Business development Try and get more construction business in the town Business development A Lanarkshire College campus would be excellent in Carluke and serve the entire Campus: lifelong learning, skills & Clydesdale area employment Campus: lifelong learning, skills & A local college offering more engineering than currently available at Motherwell employment Campus: lifelong learning, skills & Better training e.g. College employment Centralised employment workshops, sponsored and hosted by local employers for Campus: lifelong learning, skills & local people employment Campus: lifelong learning, skills & Could High School be used for more evening activities employment Campus: lifelong learning, skills & Drop in centre for jobseekers and employers/ training employment Campus: lifelong learning, skills & Further education classes at the high school employment Campus: lifelong learning, skills & Invest in opportunities for Lifelong learning employment Campus: lifelong learning, skills & Job centre locally employment Campus: lifelong learning, skills & More adult education/leisure classes would be good employment Campus: lifelong learning, skills & More opportunities for adult learners employment Provision of informal education for adults and good quality youth work and Campus: lifelong learning, skills & diversionary activities for young people in all the local areas. employment Campus: lifelong learning, skills & Reinstatement of a Job Centre employment Campus: lifelong learning, skills & Restoration of job centre employment Cultural industries Cultural industries Cultural industries Cultural industries Development / expansion of Another school schools Capacity in schools will probably not meet needs with new houses currently being Development / expansion of built, Training programmes for 16-18 year olds leaving school schools Development / expansion of More places available at schools schools Development / expansion of parking at schools schools Primary Schools and nurseries big enough to accommodate the new housing Development / expansion of developments schools Development / expansion of Schools need investment, new builds not thought out schools

Q5: Which areas of employment, education and training services could be improved and/or developed in Carluke? Comment Comment category Development / expansion of Smaller class size schools careers fairs Employment: careers fairs IT Hub IT and digital training Take away a bookies and.put an IT and digital technology training initiative in to support the young and the baby boomers - there are plenty of both who would like to know more than they do! IT and digital training Technology/coding for adults IT and digital training Bigger sports centre better pool Leisure facilities I'm unaware of any education and training services, so perhaps better advertisement. Marketing more advertising of facilities available, I’m looking for a job and need support but didn’t know there was any in Carluke Marketing More correspondence on opportunities Marketing Promote our businesses more. Marketing public awareness programme Marketing New / existing course Educating children about where their food comes from. development New / existing course A range of recreational courses offered locally. development New / existing course Additional opportunities for kids and young adults. development New / existing course Adult language classes/youth taster courses on joinery building etc development New / existing course Adult Training classes in Arts Crafts ...or music IE leisure activities development New / existing course Better course work in life style development Computer literacy courses for adults at digital library suite. CV writing clinics. Home School partnership initiative could be better advertised and engaged with New / existing course community as a whole development New / existing course Courses for school leavers to get them fit for work and or uni. development New / existing course DIY classes - woodwork/sewing(clothes, curtains)etc/gardening development New / existing course Educational for children on finances development New / existing course Educational evening classes development New / existing course Evening classes e.g. languages & crafts development New / existing course Law development New / existing course Local craft industry development New / existing course more language courses & more schools being built development New / existing course Provide school children with local historical learning development New / existing course Tourism development

Q5: Which areas of employment, education and training services could be improved and/or developed in Carluke? Comment Comment category Any training services has always been done elsewhere Other Bullying needs to be stopped at Carluke High School. The school will not show this in paper, but it definitely has fights nearly every day. It is too big a high school and it will only get worse with all the extra housing being built and we already can't accommodate this. Other Community responsibility Other Controlled crossing at Carluke High School. Other Education / Discipline could be improved. Other Parent and family groups Other Same as for the rest of Scotland? Other That would depend on the local population needs Other That's an assumption that those areas can be improved Other The town has had its heart ripped out over the years and would take a miracle to get it back. Other We have an empty council office could be used for workshops Other Where there is poverty there is also poverty of hopes and aspirations workshops to build confidence as a community worker i know people lack self-belief and confidence .ĺ Partnership building Working together with schools/leisure centre for focused community projects Partnership building Retail development / Better & more varied shops to employ some of the locals regeneration of town centre. Cheaper rates to get shops filled. Getting kids involved in activities that will make Retail development / them feel proud to belong to the town regeneration of town centre. Retail development / high street regeneration of town centre. Retail development / Local services improved retail for example regeneration of town centre. Retail development / Local shops to take on school leavers for training regeneration of town centre. More different types of shops to give different employment and keep people from Retail development / travelling outwith regeneration of town centre. Retail development / More shops for more employment regeneration of town centre. Retail development / More shops on the high street. It's dismal! regeneration of town centre. Retail development / More shops to provide jobs regeneration of town centre. More shops, more employment. Community areas being used could encourage and Retail development / incorporate education. regeneration of town centre. Retail development / Regeneration would encourage employment regeneration of town centre. Retail development / retail, moorpark regeneration of town centre. Retail development / Shop owners to reduce rents in Carluke regeneration of town centre. Retail development / Shops regeneration of town centre. Retail development / Shops full and taking on staff regeneration of town centre. All of the above for kids on the ASD spectrum SEN facilities

Q5: Which areas of employment, education and training services could be improved and/or developed in Carluke? Comment Comment category Integrated groups that people with learning disabilities could attend and develop friendships at. SEN facilities Mental health & disabled SEN facilities More teachers for special needs children. SEN facilities Identifying and matching skills and needs in the area. I am not sure what but perhaps IT skills, catering, and caring Skills survey Social enterprise opportunities social enterprises Volunteering in the community should be fostered with all age groups. Volunteering opportunities Youth clubs Youth clubs Provide detailed information to inform the local population on serious long-term employment opportunities.

6.4.8 Q6: How else would you like to see Carluke being developed in the future?

181 responses were submitted. Similar to the priorities question, respondents again focused on the regeneration of the town centre, supported by a strengthened transport infrastructure. Respondents also focused on health, wellbeing and community spirit needing to be improved with Carluke as well as the development of leisure & culture facilities / activities. This could indicate the potential for future community projects with desired outcomes of bringing people together and improving the well-being of participants.

“Environment based “By being a more

training opportunities "countryfied" place to live as Making it a better place for

which help to benefit the opposed to the overcrowded our future generations to and packed in areas if housing community and make live/work in in other areas” people feel like they "own"

the town and it is "theirs”.

“Making it a better “Increased aspiration for the town. Broadening its horizons. Building place for our future strong European link as we face generations to Brexit.” live/work in” “Being outwardly active in

attracting business”.

“Improve the general environment and find uses for empty shops - High Street “The high street is very poor “I think the High Mill has a lot of potential and it is buildings don't look that and is greatly lacking worth focussing a lot of time and energy on this. I good. Make it a good space compared to neighbouring think it would be good if we could develop more to visit with regular events to towns of Wishaw and pride in our home town/ area and a community attract people.” Lanark.” which cares for one another.”

“Create a commercial hub “Better food and drink for cultural industries” establishments to encourage people to stay in the town at night.” “More areas being planted up to add colour and encourage people to get out and about exercising more… community garden or allotments… too many fast food outlets not promoting good diet and exercise.”

Q6: How else would you like to see Carluke being developed in the future? Comment Comment category Apprenticeships, training & A lot of ongoing building...apprenticeships? employment opportunities apprenticeships, training & Apprenticeships employment opportunities Apprenticeships, training & Local training and employment opportunities improved employment opportunities apprenticeships, training & skills for work opportunities employment opportunities As I said above we need to attract larger manufacturing businesses to the area Business development Being outwardly active in attracting business Business development Local businesses doing well and town being busy and nice again. Business development More business Business development More business to bring more jobs Business development More competition for large supermarket Business development Protect support and listen to existing businesses in town centre. If that happens other businesses will come, more shoppers will come, and council will make more from business rates. A win win for everyone Business development Remove/refurbish/redevelop all empty premises such as RBS, Haldane, Black Bull etc Business development Being recognised for its history and the part it has played to date Celebrate heritage / identity Build on its history and heritage Celebrate heritage / identity Active marketing Communications & marketing Make Carluke look better. Bring in Christmas markets, have summer markets too. Communications & marketing Raise our profile and reputation Communications & marketing Through positive promotion and more town events like the Ham & Jam festival Communications & marketing Would love web page and/or leaflet of local walks, suggestions of routes that keep you off the main roads & where there are off-road paths. Communications & marketing services need to keep up with the needs of an increasing population Community facilities Things for tourists or visitors Destination Encourage the community spirit by having a few more special days like Ham and Jam. Events Farmers markets, entertainment, etc in Market Square. Perhaps a covered area built in the centre. The void area at the Cross having trees planted to enhance this area. Carluke people supporting their own town. Events Gala day Events I want to see the town become a vibrant hub for the community. More things like the old Highland Games/ Money for Gala days-not enough is given, as I am on that committee. Nor is there enough advertising in the RIGHT places when some of these events are put on. Events I would like to more culture and community events, promoting local talents and services. Events more community events Events More Community functions Events More music, art and other magnets to pull in customers Events More things happening Events A variety of restaurants and cafes Food & Drink

Q6: How else would you like to see Carluke being developed in the future? Comment Comment category Better food and drink establishments to encourage people to stay in the town at night Food & Drink Family friendly restaurant. Brewers fayre Food & Drink More venues for socialising such as cafes etc - not all need to be licensed though. Food & Drink Tesco a great meeting place - suggest a cafe Food & Drink Wetherspoon Food & Drink Gov support to open new works in district Funding strategy / govt. support More funding for extra activities after school e.g. sports, music Funding strategy / govt. support More funds from local government for development Funding strategy / govt. support More park type development perhaps, e.g. something like the Castlebank park in Lanark. Promoting links to the Clyde walkway and supporting the promotion of that - could be as popular as the Highland Way if it was developed and promoted. That would bring more walkers and visitors into the area. Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths Better use of the available greenspaces within and surrounding the parish Greenspace development By being a more "countryfied" place to live as opposed to the overcrowded and packed in areas if housing in other areas Greenspace development Keep the green belt land and work on what we already have Greenspace development Make more use of outdoor space, Clyde valley Greenspace development More community gardens dotted around the housing estates Greenspace development More greenspaces Greenspace development More open spaces or country paths for dog walking. Greenspace development Recognition of rural setting/walks/parks/agricultural events Greenspace development Health, wellbeing and community Awareness for the homeless and mental health spirit Health, wellbeing and community Carluke in bloom? Taking pride in our town spirit Health, wellbeing and community Community spirit spirit Environment based training opportunities which help to benefit the community Health, wellbeing and community and make people feel like they "own" the town and it is "theirs" spirit Health, wellbeing and community Generally, just a better community spirit spirit Increased aspiration for the town. Broadening its horizons. Building strong Health, wellbeing and community European link as we face Brexit. spirit Health, wellbeing and community It would be good for the town if people took more pride in it spirit Health, wellbeing and community Making it a better place for our future generations to live/work in spirit More areas being planted up to add colour and encourage people to get out and about exercising more . community garden or allotments . too many fast food Health, wellbeing and community outlets not promoting good diet and exercise . spirit Health, wellbeing and community More community spirit, spirit Health, wellbeing and community more emphasis on community spirit Health, wellbeing and community More of a sense of community spirit High mill High Mill development

Q6: How else would you like to see Carluke being developed in the future? Comment Comment category I think the High Mill has a lot of potential and it is worth focussing a lot of time and energy on this. I think it would be good if we could develop more pride in our home town/ area and a community which cares for one another. High Mill development I would like to see High Mill developed into a cultural and social centre. High Mill development I would love to see the high mill restored with an education centre, cafe and craft outlet High Mill development size of town deserves a better town centre. High Mill has possibilities as a very good tourist attraction in conjunction with moor park improvement. High Mill development Law village need more houses Housing More affordable houses Housing Reasonable housing developments in realistic areas Housing If there is not a halt to private housing developers, there will be no room for expansion, for anything else. Housing (restricting development) less houses being built as schools overflowing as it is Housing (restricting development) Less houses being built, schools can’t cope Housing (restricting development) No more houses built on the edge of town as it destroys rural area. Build on land within the town. Housing (restricting development) No more houses local amenities better bus services Housing (restricting development) Slow down on housing developments and insure public services match the population. Housing (restricting development) Stop building houses in every available space concentrate on what we have now and make it better Housing (restricting development) Stop building unnecessary houses Housing (restricting development) A mugga pitch in whiteshaw estate Leisure & culture facilities / activities A place to socialize in rather than having to go out of Carluke Leisure & culture facilities / activities As many sport facilities as possible. Leisure & culture facilities / activities Cinema Leisure & culture facilities / activities Cinema or bowling Leisure & culture facilities / activities Cinema, somewhere else for teenagers to go. Leisure & culture facilities / activities Create a commercial hub for cultural industries Leisure & culture facilities / activities Facilities need to grow as Carluke grows Leisure & culture facilities / activities Have more to do around the town, Employment and Leisure. Leisure & culture facilities / activities Introduce other outdoor sports for children other than football Leisure & culture facilities / activities More activities Leisure & culture facilities / activities More amenities, entertainment and facilities being offered or developed within existing and new structures Leisure & culture facilities / activities Leisure & culture facilities / activities Area for young people to relax in (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities Family friendly places to go, clean public toilets & no travel. (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities Larger play parks in outlying areas. (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities More clubs and activities for the children (young people & families) More family friendly. Nice walking areas for families, with good pavements for Leisure & culture facilities / activities prams and wheelchairs. (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities More investment in kid’s activities for sport/leisure/social space (young people & families)

Q6: How else would you like to see Carluke being developed in the future? Comment Comment category Leisure & culture facilities / activities More things for young people to do (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities Places for teenagers to go to keep them safe and off the streets (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities Play area for children (young people & families) Spending less money on the high street pavements and spend it on parks for the Leisure & culture facilities / activities kids. (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities Wee moss playpark getting a much needed make over (young people & families) develop community spirit by bringing together all the current churches, groups etc to use as a starting point. Local partnerships a sustainable town Other As ex-armed forces, a more focused approach to remembrance Sunday / Armed Forces Day ceremony (4vc} Other I would like to see it as somewhere where i can live and shop without having to leave the town Other Inclusion of Law Village Other It's alright as it is Other Journey work Other Just to be kept up with the times. Other More public amenities Other More services Other Nothing works the town has been destroyed Other Only Carluke? It's not the town but the mindset that requires to change Other Positively, money spent to improve community facilities other Proper planning consent rather than letting some developers run rough shod over the valley other To make it more for residents & visitors Other Unsure Other Would be good to see thoughts given to how the town could work in the future. Other Better range of shops wonderful place if you need a haircut the bookies or a take Retail development / regeneration of away at the moment town centre Retail development / regeneration of Better shops and amenities town centre Retail development / regeneration of Better town centre inc. Clyde St Hamilton st. town centre Retail development / regeneration of Bring better facilities to high street and it'll develop from there town centre Retail development / regeneration of Busy high street town centre Retail development / regeneration of Complete rebranding of high street. Could take a lot of investment though! town centre Retail development / regeneration of Don’t expand too much but improve shops and parking town centre Retail development / regeneration of I would like to see the high street developed town centre I'd like to see a lively, thriving high Street both daytime & evening where people Retail development / regeneration of feel safe. town centre

Q6: How else would you like to see Carluke being developed in the future? Comment Comment category Retail development / regeneration of Improve shopping town centre Improve the general environment and find uses for empty shops - High Street buildings don't look that good. Make it a good space to visit with regular events Retail development / regeneration of to attract people. town centre Retail development / regeneration of Increase number of different shops, more community involved in deciding. town centre Retail development / regeneration of Introduction of larger retail businesses town centre Retail development / regeneration of Local shops being used and supported by local people town centre Retail development / regeneration of Make darn ne more attractive to visitors nicer independent shops town centre Retail development / regeneration of Make it a nice place to shop and spend time in. town centre Make more of the high street & community space.. every town in the Retail development / regeneration of surrounding area seems to have better shops than Carluke town centre Make the high Street more attractive to visitors, more community events, Retail development / regeneration of encourage visitors with walkways, activities town centre Retail development / regeneration of more facilities , e.g., retail park at law or braidwood town centre Retail development / regeneration of More shops less flats and houses town centre Retail development / regeneration of More shops not takeaways or bookmakers town centre Retail development / regeneration of No closed shops or buildings town centre Retail development / regeneration of retail park town centre Retail development / regeneration of shopping provision aimed at higher socio-economic groups town centre Retail development / regeneration of Shops town centre Retail development / regeneration of The high street have more shops town centre The high street is very poor and is greatly lacking compared to neighbouring Retail development / regeneration of towns of Wishaw and Lanark. town centre The shopping centre needs to expand, too many houses and not enough choice in shops. At the moment it costs an extra £6 on top of shopping just to get into Retail development / regeneration of the town, no busses. town centre To be a better place to go out for a while shopping, Carluke is bigger than Lanark but they have a much better shopping high street. Carluke is dull & miserable & looks dirty - no appeal at all. It has too many bookies/takeaways/hairdressers - Retail development / regeneration of needs more variety. town centre Retail development / regeneration of Town centre needs a massive refurbishment. town centre Retail development / regeneration of Town centre needs to be opened up town centre Retail development / regeneration of Town centre retail rejuvenation town centre Town centre to be developed in line with the housing being built. Carluke Retail development / regeneration of spreading out but noth8ng being spent in town centre. town centre Larger schools for all new housing developments. Schools / educational facilities

Q6: How else would you like to see Carluke being developed in the future? Comment Comment category New schools or schools extended to cope with new housing developments Schools / educational facilities clean up heavy fines for dog mess owners not clearing up Tackling litter / pollution Cleaner and Greener, more young families Tackling litter / pollution Cleaner, greener - making use of green and brown field sites and not just for new houses Tackling litter / pollution How about cheering up the High street with outside displays of produce (under awnings of course), potted bushes and flowers and buskers on a Saturday so that it is a pleasant place to go Tackling litter / pollution Would love it too be cleaner with a few more shops Tackling litter / pollution A train station in Law Village Transport infrastructure Active travel with the free bike hire between all villages Transport infrastructure Better bus services in and around Carluke Transport infrastructure Better local services Transport infrastructure Better roads street calming maudlies road Transport infrastructure Better transport links Transport infrastructure better transport links Transport infrastructure Half decent road system Transport infrastructure Have a dial bus service. Transport infrastructure I would like to see a faster train service from the area to the major cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Transport infrastructure Improved links to Edinburgh and Glasgow via trains/transport Transport infrastructure More Park and Ride facilities to local centres e.g. Hamilton, East Kilbride etc. Transport infrastructure More trains at a reasonable cost to Edinburgh Transport infrastructure parking for high street Transport infrastructure Parking for High Street. A Lidl supermarket. Transport infrastructure Potholes being fixed on pavement and roads. Public toilets being more tourist friendly Transport infrastructure Remove that road in the high street. It's a mess with the road splitting the the street in two. It's neither one thing nor another. Transport infrastructure Carluke needs to have something to encourage visitors to visit. Visitor attraction / tourism Encourage day trippers from Clyde Valley to visit Visitor attraction / tourism I would like to see Carluke being more attractive to tourist who would normally visit Glasgow and Edinburgh. Invest in Carluke history and create attractions of our own . Visitor attraction / tourism Something to bring people into the town to support local business Visitor attraction / tourism The provision of ongoing current advice for sustainable employment which is fit for purpose. Visitor attraction / tourism Tourism Visitor attraction / tourism Tourism. Local Authority improving its maintenance of all public spaces Visitor attraction / tourism Tourist area key location Visitor attraction / tourism

6.4.9 Q7: Do you see a role for Carluke Development Trust in developing an improved Employment, Education and Training service in Carluke?

258 responses were submitted. 86% of these saw a role for CDT for developing an employment, education and training service in Carluke. This is further supported by responses towards previous questions including focus on apprenticeships, skills training and lifelong learning.

6.4.10 Q8: Which of the following locations are you are you aware of?

260 responses were submitted. Only the High Mill demonstrated a majority of people knowing of it as a location or place. This is surprising, given the volumes of responses from people within Carluke parish and is perhaps indicative of a need to raise awareness these locations further if projects in these areas are to be developed, or as part of project which encourages people to explore the area.

6.4.11 Q9: What's your views on the future development of the ground and buildings at the High Mill?

198 responses were submitted. The majority of these responses indicated widespread support for the project, however responses also indicated a desire for the project to focus on the preservation / restoration of the mill and site as part of it becoming established a visitor attraction as a community / commercial asset. This meshes well with the concept of the site becoming a destination with its own unique product.

“A fantastic idea. Great “I look forward to the day the high to preserve a historical mill is restore and becomes a place to “What is this going to give landmark and use it for be proud of. There could be great back to the community?” future generations opportunities locally. I'd like to see local produce sold, bread made from too.” the mills own flour, local crafts and a

cafe perhaps.”

Must take full advantage of spectacular views with cafe/restaurant looking out “It needs to be restored or over Clyde Valley to modern windmills, redeveloped into something with licensed restaurant serving food by interesting to bring tourists I think it's great, encourages local producers... its own veg garden, ales into Carluke & inject money visitors and money to be by Strathaven. I fear a daytime cafe would into the community.” spent within the area. My not be enough to sustain it, but a only concern is parking and destination restaurant / pub would. where visitors would park.

“… to be a working mill again with new publicly accessible space added alongside a “Very much for it. Carluke has a vast community garden growing “Would be wonderful to array of historical and heritage seasonal vegetables and being see the Mill restored.” orientated parts of the town and able to be used by lots of should be used to generate cultural different users around within the interest.” town.”

“I thought the proposals were good “Very exciting. It will and would further help put Carluke on promote Carluke as a

the map. Boost to “Should be developed with food town.” income for the area.” sympathetically and retaining its character and available for all to enjoy.”

Q9: What's your views on the future development of the ground and buildings at the High Mill? Comment Comment category I think it's great, encourages visitors and money to be spent within the area. My only concern is parking and where visitors would park. Concern re: parking A positive step for the town Contributing to regeneration Of paramount importance in the town's regeneration Contributing to regeneration A good thing - historically significant. Develop as heritage centre Would like to see the heritage centre, meeting spaces, venue plans come to fruition. Develop as heritage centre Room for expansion Develop plans

Q9: What's your views on the future development of the ground and buildings at the High Mill? Comment Comment category Approve of this. Hope it will be educational for the schools and a visitor attraction Employment opportunities Good if brings in visitors and resultant jobs Employment opportunities More employment for locals, but traffic congestion might be an issue Employment opportunities Establish visitor attraction as community / As per intentions, visitor attraction, retail and training outlet commercial asset Brilliant idea to have a visitor centre at this location to tell local people and hopefully tourists about our history. You just need to look at New Lanark to see Establish visitor attraction as community / how successful it could be commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / Could be a tourist attraction commercial asset Development for educational purposes with the history attached creating a small visitor's centre would-be fantastic for generating a buzz and drawing interest with people visiting the area and bringing revenue, creating jobs for locals as a Establish visitor attraction as community / result. commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / Good for local economy and conservation commercial asset Great idea, and it needs promoted much more and become a tourist place that Establish visitor attraction as community / meets anticipated demand commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / Great to bring in tourism commercial asset I think if there is a linkage to the town. Creating interest in the history of Carluke, then yes I think it would be good. Could the brooks building be a visitor place / Establish visitor attraction as community / nice cafe etc commercial asset I think this could be a selling point for Carluke & potentially it could be a visitor attraction. what about using an empty space in the High st. as a visitor be treated where you can find out more about it & the history of Carluke. it would Establish visitor attraction as community / get people into the High street commercial asset I think this is an exciting project with a lot of potential. It is important to keep people informed of progress as it has been a long time coming and some feel it may never happen. The purchase next year will be a big step forward. The ideas of providing education of the history, a cafe and shop in a visitor centre would provide a tourist attraction, employment and another social meeting place for locals. A place to hold weddings and other social events would be an added Establish visitor attraction as community / bonus. commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / If it's the new mill visitors centre -all for it commercial asset It could bring people to CARLUKE to see the mill and its proximity to the high st. Establish visitor attraction as community / could bring visitors to it commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / It is a local historic landmark would be beneficial to improve it commercial asset It needs to be restored or redeveloped into something interesting to bring tourists into Carluke & inject money into the community. The building & its Establish visitor attraction as community / grounds are an eye sore commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / It will be a wonderful way to bring more money to our town and shops. commercial asset it would be nice for a cafe area and a museum of Carluke and the grounds old pit Establish visitor attraction as community / machinery on display commercial asset Its a great opportunity to save the building and create a landmark for the town. Establish visitor attraction as community / The grounds are large and could provide a community space. commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / Makes a good visitor attractions to see the mill restored to former glory commercial asset

Q9: What's your views on the future development of the ground and buildings at the High Mill? Comment Comment category Establish visitor attraction as community / Much needed... priority must be useable destination to keep local people local commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / Museum art gallery multi use resource centre commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / Museum gallery commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / Must be done asap commercial asset Must take full advantage of spectacular views with cafe/restaurant looking out over Clyde Valley to modern windmills, with licensed restaurant serving food by local producers such as Ramseys, its own veg garden, ales by Strathaven. I fear a daytime cafe would not be enough to sustain it, but a destination Establish visitor attraction as community / restaurant/pub would. Time to end the good beer desert! commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / should be treasured and developed, encourage visitors commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / The mill should be preserved and should be made more of a tourist attraction commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / Think it’s a great idea - would bring visitors to Carluke commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / Tourist potential, would be good to bring tourists to Carluke commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community / Would be a great attraction for visitors commercial asset would be a place for locals to meet friends from afar as well as for tourists to Establish visitor attraction as community / stop for a break commercial asset Would be an asset to attract tourists and local people but this has been a vision Establish visitor attraction as community / for most of the time I have lived in Carluke 38 years! commercial asset Would be great to have visitor centre/ cafe on the site. Perhaps historical society Establish visitor attraction as community / could move into there from existing premises commercial asset Establish visitor attraction as community Done properly would be a small earner. asset Establish visitor attraction as community Encourage the development of a centre of culture asset It should become both a community resource and a visitor centre. I would like to see some museum space created dedicated to the town's history (e.g. mining, Establish visitor attraction as community jam making, the 3 VC winners etc). asset It would be a worthwhile asset to the community and a local and hopefully Establish visitor attraction as community tourist attraction. asset Establish visitor attraction as community Let's make it a visitor attraction if space a cafe or community facility asset Family areas Family areas Great idea. Focal point for heritage. Food production and learning workshops. Food production & learning I thought the proposals were good and would further promote Carluke as a food town Food production & learning Agree General support for project Aware of the development. Interested to hear about it. General support for project Be good once completed a shame that there seems to be no accountability for the people that owned it previously General support for project Benn too long coming General support for project brilliant General support for project Current plans for the development of the mill and visitor centre look fantastic c if funding and other problems ca be overcome General support for project

Q9: What's your views on the future development of the ground and buildings at the High Mill? Comment Comment category Essential General support for project Essential to advertise Carluke General support for project Excellent development plans General support for project Excellent idea General support for project Fully supportive of plans. General support for project Get finance and go ahead with plans for high mill General support for project Go ahead General support for project Go ahead General support for project good as long as costs don't spiral out of control General support for project Good for the community General support for project Great idea General support for project Great idea General support for project Great to see General support for project Happy with the work ongoing General support for project Have no knowledge General support for project Hurry up and get it in place General support for project I hope the funding and development continues. General support for project I think it’s a positive move General support for project I think that the High Mill has sufficient support to make a huge success of the redevelopment plans. General support for project i Think that the work being done is great i wish i had lots of money to give to this protect General support for project If it brings some life back to the town it can only be good. General support for project If it can be done, then it should make a positive impact General support for project If it happens it will be a, good thing for the area General support for project I'm excited. I hope that this project can progress quickly as Carluke really needs something like this. General support for project It could be a great facility for the community General support for project Last plans I saw would be a great addition to Carluke. General support for project Let it go ahead. General support for project Looking forward to development as per plans General support for project Looking forward to it General support for project Lovely to see it up and running with anything General support for project Needs to happen fast - could be a really valuable focus for the town. General support for project Positive General support for project Positive General support for project Purchase and restore project is amazing, priority should be to get this up and running General support for project Push on with the original plan General support for project Raise awareness of its use General support for project Really want it to succeed. Very important for Carluke to attract tourists. General support for project Reiteration General support for project Should be carried out General support for project Should be encouraged General support for project

Q9: What's your views on the future development of the ground and buildings at the High Mill? Comment Comment category Should be supported and encouraged General support for project Sooner the better General support for project Support as a community initiative General support for project that could be a huge attraction in bringing people to Carluke but our lack of a variety of shops no public toilets and depressing high street all need addressed General support for project This is a positive development General support for project This would be wonderful. General support for project This would be an excellent development for the community General support for project Thought it was privately owned? Needs a coffee shop at least General support for project Very excited about what I have seen. General support for project Very exciting. It will help put Carluke on the map. Boost to income for the area but needs to be backed up by maybe tours of local interest I Carluke. General support for project Very much for it. Carluke has a vast array of historical and heritage orientated parts of the town and should be used to generate cultural interest General support for project What I know of it sounds very positive & exciting new development for Carluke General support for project Would love to see it developed and use General support for project Hotel with seminar rooms for companies Hotel / accommodation Housing Housing Housing development needed Housing Residential yes, anything else would be another CDT white elephant Housing It would tidy the area up Improve outlook of Carluke Would be good to see it developed. My son is at High Mill Primary school so would be good to get the school involved Learning centre Nature reserve Nature reserve From what I know and from what I have been hearing. I think the project is just going round in circles Other Great opportunity but needs a clear plan for being well used. other I support it wholeheartedly Lanark has succeeded with renovation if Castle bank Park and is used more by community because of the work carried out down there other Not adverse to useful and sympathetic development for the enhancement of the area Other too much focus here other A fantastic idea. Great to preserve a historical landmark and use it for future generations too. Preservation / restoration of heritage Could be a valuable asset if restored Preservation / restoration of heritage Everything should be done to protect the local heritage Preservation / restoration of heritage Feel that that mill should be restored in a way that allows the building and land to be made practical use of Preservation / restoration of heritage Good idea, all other heritage has been removed. Preservation / restoration of heritage Good to have historical building Preservation / restoration of heritage High mill should be preserved Preservation / restoration of heritage Historic buildings should be developed and maintained Preservation / restoration of heritage Hopeful the Mill will be restored to it's former glory. Preservation / restoration of heritage I look forward to the day the high mill is restore and becomes a place to be proud of. There could be great opportunities locally. I'd like to see local produce sold, bread made from the mills own flour, local crafts and a cafe perhaps. Preservation / restoration of heritage

Q9: What's your views on the future development of the ground and buildings at the High Mill? Comment Comment category I think it's fantastic idea to preserve them Preservation / restoration of heritage It would be great to see High Mill restored and an accessible site for educational visits and to celebrate Carluke heritage Preservation / restoration of heritage It would be nice to keep it. Hopefully not knocking it down for more houses Preservation / restoration of heritage it would be restored as it is historical to town and good provide an attraction to Carluke Preservation / restoration of heritage Long overdue to get High Mill restored Preservation / restoration of heritage Majorly needs refurbed. I grew up next to it and its been in a state of disrepair for as long as i remember Preservation / restoration of heritage Must be maintained to enhance Mill Preservation / restoration of heritage Must be to enrich the heritage Preservation / restoration of heritage Restored and opened to public as a place of interest. Preservation / restoration of heritage Retain the heritage Preservation / restoration of heritage Should be developed with sympathetically and retaining its character and available for all to enjoy. Preservation / restoration of heritage Should be looked after and kept in good condition for future generations. Preservation / restoration of heritage Should be sympathetically done Preservation / restoration of heritage Should definitely be done up and fixed Preservation / restoration of heritage The Mill refurbished would be the town focal point Preservation / restoration of heritage Think it should be restored to working condition with guided tours workshops and cafe to attract people to Carluke Preservation / restoration of heritage to be a working mill again with new publicly accessible space added alongside a community garden growing seasonal vegetables and being able to be used by lots of different user groups within the town Preservation / restoration of heritage Try and restore the mill. Is a great feature to the town. Preservation / restoration of heritage Use/restoration of historical buildings is a big positive for me Preservation / restoration of heritage Will be good to see it restored making it a bit of a feature of Carluke. Preservation / restoration of heritage Would be great to have the mill restored Preservation / restoration of heritage Would be wonderful to see the Mill restored Preservation / restoration of heritage Would like to see building restored at least to as it was 50'sor 60's if not fully would be nice to have it fully restored but don't see where money is coming from Preservation / restoration of heritage Yes tidy it up and restore but don't destroy it. It so sad how much of Carluke history has been lost and will be forgotten already. It's a town with a good proud history let's not forget Preservation / restoration of heritage Yes, positive view about restoring history Preservation / restoration of heritage It will never happen Questioning viability of project It will never happen. No funding and not enough local interest. Questioning viability of project It's too late - have you seen the building? The town should've asked those questions 20 years ago when there was still land round about it to create something meaningful Questioning viability of project Plans look great but not sure it will ever happen due to finances for repair, upkeep etc Questioning viability of project Waste of money Questioning viability of project Waste of money Questioning viability of project What is this going to give back to the community? Questioning viability of project make the best of your assets by optimal development and publicity Requires effective marketing

Q9: What's your views on the future development of the ground and buildings at the High Mill? Comment Comment category More local and national information about these areas Requires effective marketing A waste of time and money waste of resources

6.4.12 Q10: What's your views on the future development of Jock's Burn Community Orchard?

168 responses were submitted. Whilst the majority of these indicated a lack of knowledge towards the orchard, there was also substantial support for the future development of the site. Concerns were raised regarding ongoing anti-social behaviour.

“…to be developed as an

educational and community “The high street is very poor “Great, link in with forest area, wild flower meadow, and is greatly lacking program in schools” bees, an environmentally compared to neighbouring friendly and beautiful space towns of Wishaw and as a starting point for more of Lanark.” the same throughout the town”

“It would be lovely but it has to be maintained and have suitable lighting as it's a well-known place Great opportunity, the entire length of where kids who have nothing else the glen has long been neglected since to do hang around drinking..” “…Would be good to have the sad demise of the Low Mill. more promotion of the area Unrealistic for it ever to return, but a and what it offers.”

walkway all the way through the town

to the spectacular deep glen near the

station would be fantastic…”

“Orchards are an important part of

local history that I would like to see

developed once more. I look forward

to seeing future restorative work at

jocks burn”

Q10: What's your views on the future development of Jock's Burn Community Orchard? Comment Comment category Grow own produce and sell it at a local market Commercial potential Sounds great. Jocks burn has been a bit of a mess in past years so getting locals involved and creating a bit of pride and putting the area to good use can't be a bad thing. Community engagement try to get more of the community involved Community engagement Great idea but don't know too much about it. Hope vandalism does not impair it's development. Concerns re: litter / vandalism Great idea but vandalism a huge issue Concerns re: litter / vandalism Great opportunity, the entire length of the glen has long been neglected since the sad demise of the Low Mill. Unrealistic for it ever to return, but a walkway all the way through the town to the spectacular deep glen near the station would be fantastic. Maintenance is the key and a way to encourage walkers to lift rather than drop litter and easily report anti-social behaviour would be beneficial. Concerns re: litter / vandalism I am often angered by the mess and vandalism on the paths by the burn, even with continued clean up jobs by caring volunteers. I'm often unable to walk my daughter safely on the path because of broken glass. Community projects help but the vandalism from youth is a real issue ruining the hard work of others. Concerns re: litter / vandalism

Q10: What's your views on the future development of Jock's Burn Community Orchard? Comment Comment category I hope it succeeds but feel it will become a drinking and drugs den and no-go area once again which soul be a shame Concerns re: litter / vandalism It would be lovely, but it has to be maintained and have suitable lighting as it's a well-known place where kids who have nothing else to do hang around drinking Concerns re: litter / vandalism Keep it tidy that's all Concerns re: litter / vandalism Needs a retired person/person to police it Concerns re: litter / vandalism Needs all cleaned up and trespassers should be prosecuted Concerns re: litter / vandalism Nice , if it would not get hit by vandals. Concerns re: litter / vandalism This area has recently had work done but is still a dumping ground and full of litter. Now sure how this can be fixed maybe involve high school and primaries. To take responsibility. Will give children ownership and might help them value it more. Concerns re: litter / vandalism This could be a really nice place. Unfortunately, it is miss used by the minority in our community which leaves it as a place where it is less than desirable to go. I'm not sure how this is overcome Concerns re: litter / vandalism Unaware of development but would need to be a SAFE environment not used for drinking, drugs etc Concerns re: litter / vandalism Important environmental project Conservation be a good idea if local people are employed Employment A community orchard is a great resource. Keep young people involved and it should thrive Engaging young people It would help children see more of natural planting Engaging young people Do not know what community orchard entails but as part of proper up market walk way and gardens with full public access would greatly help the area. Ensure access Ensure residents access and use this facility.. Ensure access A great idea if not vandalised General support for project Agree General support for project any thing that is good for Carluke General support for project As long as it is given a chance to flourish it will be really good. General support for project brilliant General support for project Could be OK General support for project Excellent idea to provide an orchard facility as long as it is well maintained. General support for project Good General support for project Good idea General support for project Good idea, and needs promoted and expanded as needed General support for project Good too but didn't know of any plans General support for project Great idea General support for project Great idea General support for project Great idea General support for project Great idea! General support for project Hope it works General support for project I didn’t know about this, but it sounds great, i would like to hear more about this General support for project I feel development would be a good thing General support for project I think this is also really positive. Where does the fruit go? General support for project

Q10: What's your views on the future development of Jock's Burn Community Orchard? Comment Comment category I was not aware of this project. General support for project I would be very supportive of this. General support for project I would support any development of green space around Carluke General support for project I'd like to know more about it General support for project If Jocksburn needs cleaned up General support for project Looks really good. General support for project Orchards are an important part of local history that I would like to see developed once more. I look forward to seeing future restorative work at jocks burn General support for project Positive General support for project Should be carried out General support for project Should be cleaned up. General support for project Sounds like a great idea General support for project Support future development, make more aware to public. General support for project Unaware of it but will look it up now I've heard of it. Interested in being able to buy local produce. General support for project Recent media coverage illustrates the importance to health and wellbeing of such projects Health & Wellbeing A pleasant recreational space for us and visitors Leisure & culture facility Great, link in with Forrest school program in schools Leisure & culture facility Hopefully this will provide a recreation area which local people will enjoy. Leisure & culture facility It should be developed as land for recreation with improved walkway along burn and to monument Leisure & culture facility very strongly wish it developed as very little nice walks in central Carluke for dog walkers Leisure & culture facility Would be lovely to be able to walk safely through the burn. Leisure & culture facility Skatepark or something similar for teenagers Leisure park Hadn't heard about this but it sound interesting. More publicity/promotion needed Marketing It needs more publicity as i wasn't aware of it. Marketing Like to know more about it Marketing More publicity Marketing Publicise it better Marketing Raise awareness to encourage use Marketing Should be developed and advertised to local community e.g. leaflets Marketing Should be promoted/ expanded Marketing Would be good - don’t really use it at the moment so am not really aware of what is there. Would be good to have more promotion of the area and what it offers. Marketing Can't polish a turd other Come speak to the orchard group other Expanded and idea shared other For schools this is educational, but for the town? I think it's a waste of time. Other Great idea, but why just this area? There is only a tiny part of Carluke green area needing developed. other It should be done in other places also like the Burn at Burn Road other

Q10: What's your views on the future development of Jock's Burn Community Orchard? Comment Comment category There volunteer s have done a great job there other Would be nice to Trudy it up a bit make it look pretty other Wouldn't use myself but can't be bad for the area other Outdoors learning / partnership with are the schools involved, what happens to the produce schools Outdoors learning / partnership with Good for education and local history schools Outdoors learning / partnership with Great for kids to learn schools to be developed as an educational and community area, wild flower meadow, bees, an environmentally friendly and beautiful space as a starting point for Outdoors learning / partnership with more of the same throughout the town schools Should be developed to preserve it. preservation It will never happen Questioning viability of project Why who would benefit from more fruit that can't be sold Questioning viability of project Continue as an orchard. Status-quo I think sustainability has been a problem in the past for the Jock's Burn area and therefore sustainability should be considered when starting this plan. Sustainability The burn is a potential nature trail through the town but is overgrown and a bit forbidding. Any way to open it up to the public and make it feel safer to walk through would be a bonus. Trail

6.4.13 Q11: What's your views on the future development of the Carluke Commonty?

154 responses were submitted. Summaries of comments are as follows:

“Create paths to allow “The windfarm is a good “This would be an amazing project. people to go walking in place to walk. It's a shame I think having allotments for the area. Plant some that there isn't any car people is worthwhile and the trees” parking facilities close by.” produce could be sold in a Market

in Market Square to the local people.”

“Thought solar power development was a good “Wind turbine or solar to “It is a large area which idea.” help fund Jocks Burn or Very much pro clean energy, could be used for a

High Mill projects” so by all means. Happy with commercial crop or it. Could perhaps also be used potentially a battery bank for education with high school / energy storage site.” students. Possible council funding for this?”

Q11: What's your views on the future development of the Carluke Commonty? Comment Comment category Allotments / communal A "green" use should be found e.g. willow harvesting for biomass greenspace & farming It is a large area which could be used for a commercial crop or potentially a battery Allotments / communal bank / energy storage site. greenspace & farming This would be an amazing project. I think having allotments for people is worthwhile Allotments / communal and the produce could be sold in a Market in Market Square to the local people. greenspace & farming Unfortunately the Commonty has been one of the projects within CDT's remit for the last few years: it needs to progress quickly: my suggestion would be the growth of Allotments / communal Willow such as the Carmichael Estate grows for fuel. greenspace & farming I hope it continues with enthusiasm. Carluke is an ideal town, ripe for social Community & commercial development. development Community & commercial Numerous people from all backgrounds to give input development This is important as it could provide an income for community development. I thought Community & commercial the solar panels sounded a good idea but not sure about alternatives. development to be developed as an income stream for the trust with a use that will also benefit the Community & commercial town development Very few people know about this - something for the community or which makes Community & commercial money for the community? ? development Community & commercial Would be good to get town participation development Community & commercial Would hope it would benefit the town directly development is it feasible for the schools/local clubs to maintain and use it as energy farm? Energy farm Solar farm Energy farm Solar farm sounded like a good idea Energy farm Solar power collection or carbon capture forestation Energy farm Thought solar power development was a good idea. Energy farm Too far from town so put to economic use Energy farm Very much pro clean energy, so by all means. Happy with it. Could perhaps also be used for education with high school students. Possible council funding for this? Energy farm Wind turbine or solar to help fund Jocks Burn or High Mill projects Energy farm Make it attractive for people to visit Establish as a destination Make it better known and worth a visit Establish as a destination Go on - cheer us up with more street music and activity. events More community events Events Good idea but where is funding coming from Funding concerns Badly needed general support Positive general support Raise awareness to encourage visitors general support Should be carried out general support Think its a brill idea general support It would be good if it could generate funds to assist the further improvement of the town in general. generate income stop building houses Housing (reduction / prevention) Too many houses not enough quality shop Housing (reduction / prevention) There are enough people/ usually dog walkers abusing it already Litter

Q11: What's your views on the future development of the Carluke Commonty? Comment Comment category I see an interest especially from residents new to Carluke. More information needs to be given of groups or events if possible. marketing Not a lot of folk know about this walk. marketing Sign post people here marketing A mountain bike course, but access is difficult Mountain biking Always good to get Carluke back to what it should be,. As it is the largest populated. other Apart from a bit of painting there hasn't been many changes to improve the ever declining high street. other I know of it but dont know how to get there other Long overdue other stolen from the wider community other you are trying your best and your hands are tied with some of the items but more play areas for children that are supervised at certain times so not covered in glass or teenagers bullying smaller children off the equipment.as for the high street bollards put up during the day to stop cars nearly knocking people down and at night if must the bollards can drop flat to the ground Park Absolutely requires being developed for walkers and dog walking. Many areas for this in the town is on roads without pavements Park / recreational space I would like to see it as some sort of country park Park / recreational space Swingpark at Moor Park a disgrace, few swing, very little for toddlers. Overrun by older children not allowing kids on chutes etc. Park / recreational space This would provide an excellent outdoor space for families Park / recreational space It should not be developed for a solar installation but preserved in its natural state. Preservation Growing to quick Questioning purpose Is it necessary? Dependant on what you mean by development. Questioning purpose It will never happen Questioning purpose the community seems to be thriving naturally, i don't see any need to consciously develop it Questioning purpose Anything that will enhance the town in general Regeneration To get Carluke back to a thriving town Regeneration Would like interactive map of green spaces, how to get there, what to do there etc Trail Could improve with walk ways and cycle routes walkways / cyclepaths Create paths to allow people to go walking in the area. Plant some trees walkways / cyclepaths It should be left as an area for walking walkways / cyclepaths Never been near the wind farm. Would like to hear more. Are there good walks/ cycle routes? walkways / cyclepaths Should be a mountain bike centre. Nature walks. No one knows of it. walkways / cyclepaths What's your views on the future development of the Carluke What's your views on the future development of the Carluke Commonty? Commonty? (categorised) The windfarm is a good place to walk. It's a shame that there isn't any car parking facilities close by. windfarm Personally I think the Wind Turbines are a blot on the landscape windfarm (push) Get younger generation involved and really listen to their views their young people Make use of it for something for young people perhaps young people Again depends on what you mean by development

6.4.14 Q12: What other Green Spaces do you know of within the Parish of Carluke?

The range of responses are provided as follows. The resulting list demonstrates potential to explore projects within these areas.

Comment across from Gormire road but probably houses will be built like every other area round about All being sold for housing not a good idea at all against it Area in town centre As mentioned above the wilderness of Jock's Burn near the station is excellent. The view east does not look like it is in a town at all. The country walks off the top Gair Road towards the windfarm are largely unknown but natural and peaceful. Plenty of great walks down the valley from Braidwood/Auchenglen, Jacob's Ladder, the Nature Trail below the golf course. Clarify access to Milton Lockhart and through Mauldsie estate. Been here over 30 years and know next to nothing about nearby country walks etc. Between whiteshaw houses and railway. Area behind kirkton school. Blacklaw Wind farm. Hot water pond Newmains. Boghall Road Braid wood loch Braidwood Braidwood loch and surrounding woods Braidwood pond and walks near lee castle, Clyde walkway Braidwood pond and woods Braidwood ponds Burn down back of honey bank used to be a lovely walk some 30yrs ago Children's park butdisgusted park on Shieldhill Road destroyed for flats when kids used it Clyde Valley Walk Clyde Valley walkway Clyde walkway Clydewalkway Crawforddyke Crawforddyke - ground at top of old school currently an eyesore Don't know what green spaces are extended clyde valley Gair Reservoir area Grass and walkways around housing estate where we are (Larkspur Way) Greenway adjacent railway line and Barrat/Wimpey eststrs How many still exist? I was born in Law and still live here. The wonderful walks of my childhood have all but disappeared - couldn't we have some events to get old-timers to lead us through some of these walks? Just the ones mentioned Kilncadzow, Mauldslie, Old Wishaw Road. King George's Field (Moor Park). Large park rear of Crawfordyke School. Market Square. Law Village play parks and local walking routes land off gormire road Loads of fantastic country roads that should be pushed as walkways. Loads of wee parks Local parks - lack of awareness of what is classified 'green space' - too much jargon! Local walk routes to from law/Carluke Market square, Clyde walkway Market Square, Moor Park Moor park Moor park Moor Park moor park

Comment moor park Moor Park Moor Park Moor park Moor Park - needs cleaned up. Crawfordyke area Moor Park is poorly used as are the walk ways around the area Moor Park, Clyde walkway Moor Park, Clyde Walkway, Nature Trail, Braidwood Pond Moor Park, Crawfordyke Park, the Bluebell Woods, Jacobs Ladder, the wonderful village of Crossford and the river Clyde Moor park, wee moss Moor Park, Wee Moss swing park, Market Square, Crawford Dyke Park, Well Green at Kirkton, Milton Rovers Park, Braidwood wood and Pond, Park at Violet Gardens / Salvisen, The Bing, Nature trail near station, Chapel Street and Wilton Road Graveyards. Moor Park. Jocks burn walkway. Moor Park. Walking on back roads bushel head Road Braidwood onto Clyde walkway and Crossford Moor park..stonedyke road football parks..wellgreen.. Moorpark Moors Moot Park, wee moss and the market, Wilton rd part and cawforddyke playing fields. More could be made of trails going down Clyde valley. Most of the ones in Braidwood Muddy park end of Aquila way Nature trail. Fantastic potential to invest. Also old wishaw road to link up law None aware of None usually end up walking on roads e.g. At Yieldsheilds on roads without pavements, dangerous Old athletics track and field at the back of Law Primary School Old rights of way are invaluable and should be developed to encourage healthy activity Old Wishaw Road Old wishaw road Old wishaw road Old Wishaw Road forest Old Wishaw Road, whiteshaw woods On the road from Carluke to Yieldshields up past Stonedyke Road. Fairy hill and beyond. Between Orchard Street and Unitas Crescent where the other mill was, but this could be part of a walkway! Park at Belstane Road could be massively developed for families. Other small towns in South Lanarkshire like Strathaven have managed to develop their parks incredibly well, and keep local people local which in turn supports local business. Park in Law Parts of Yieldshields, Maulslie, Old Lanark Road Path to Clyde walkway should be advertised and looked after Paths and right of way around Braidwood Previously known green belt has already been built on and it will happen to more of it Public foot path , from Goremire rd, to Boghall rd, Northflats, and it needs attention & more public awareness. Rights of ways/woods in and around Braidwood; Mauldslie estate; Moor Park; Old Road to Yieldshields; fields around the stadium Skate park at crawforddkye, various swing parks all over Carluke Small green space opposite Kirkton church that could be developed. So many green spaces being used for housing developments. Still learning about the community having lived here just over 1 year. Love Gair Road and walks upthere and the green space, community garden. Stupid question The Cross memorial gardens several farms golf course several football grounds The Cross memorial gardens Cummins sports stadium several football parks golfor course many farms The gardens around the war monuments just off the high street The Garrion Burn in Law?

Comment The green behind the whiteshaw estate beside the railway line, the green at the top of the whiteshaw estate towards Clyde Street, Moor Park, Stonedyke Park, the green behind Crawforddyke The Mauldslie Estate: Moor Park; Small play parks within the new housing developments. The moor park The Moor, The old wishaw road and the small wood just off it. The Old Wishaw Road. The Old Wishaw Road/ Road to the Clyde (Milton)/The Moor, to name a few. There is still part of the old wishes road I would like to see cleaned up They are now getting looked at for houses Too many! Carluke seems well supplied with pleasant, we'll maintained green spaces. Top patch of Gillbank Avenue greens pace could be wildflowers or raised veg beds. . Unknown nu use stonedyke park and moor park for community events Various green areas in housing estates Walks down golf course Walkways and cycle path networks would be good. Not sure where this is possible. Well green Well Green Where do you find information on this? Whiteshaw Whiteshaw Community woodland area Whiteshaw walk Whiteshaw wood Whiteshaw woods area? Woodland walks, near Yieldshields Yieldshields Yieldshields

6.4.15 Q13: Would you like to discover more about the heritage of Carluke Parish?

250 responses were submitted. The majority of these (66%) indicated interested towards discovering the heritage of Carluke Parish. No significant differences were observed according to the age or location of respondents.

6.4.16 Q14: What kinds of initiatives have you helped develop within your neighbourhood over the past 12 months, or would like to help develop in the future?

154 responses were submitted. There was a positive response towards wishing to help with all of the themed initiatives listed, indicating opportunities to promote engagement with similar initiatives in the future. The results also indicate the importance for repeat engagement from participants after they have been involved with an initiative.

Respondents were also encouraged to list other initiatives including working with young people, dementia and art initiatives.

Other initiatives (have developed / would like to develop) Art and local crafts having a place to exhibit. A museum would be fantastic for Carluke if the council could make space available. Carluke Canine Club Carluke Easter Event and Carluke Art Festival Dementia friendly community initiatives Do childminding for grandchildren no time sorry Help run a toddler group I have been involved with a number of these - just not in the last 12 months because of health issues Still trying to find new members Street Level Youth work and Credit Union outreach Street lighting a disgrace. Drug addiction a problem. Was previously a member of my local public art group. We organised a public artwork for our community and ran adult art classes within the community. Youth activities

6.4.17 Q15: Would you be willing to offer unpaid help towards any of initiatives you selected above?

185 responses were submitted. The majority (68%) indicated a willingness to volunteer as part the initiatives they selected, indicating a healthy level of potential community engagement. This finding meshes well with respondents indicating a desire for projects aimed at bringing the community together.

6.4.18 Q16: How often would you be able to offer unpaid help?

188 responses were submitted. 25% indicated that they would be able to offer volunteer hours for from once a week to once every three weeks. Compared to willingness towards volunteering this likely indicates the value respondents place on free time and for potential projects to be aware of attracting and retaining participation.

6.4.19 Q17: How could your neighbourhood be improved as a place to live?

151 responses were submitted. The largest proportion of comments focused on litter, security and transport echoing desires expressed in other questions to establish projects to improve the attractiveness and accessibility of Carluke.

“Protect support and listen to existing “I would like to more businesses in town centre. If that culture and community happens other businesses will come, events, promoting local

more shoppers will come and council will talents and services.”

make more from business rates. A win win for everyone.”

“More park type development perhaps, e.g.

something like the Castlebank park in Lanark. Promoting links to the Clyde walkway and “Raise our supporting the promotion of that - could be as “More community profile and popular as the Highland Way if it was developed and gardens dotted reputation” promoted. That would bring more walkers and around the housing visitors into the area.” estates”

Q17: How could your neighbourhood be improved as a place to live? Comment Comment category Apprenticeships, training & employment A lot of ongoing building...apprenticeships? opportunities Apprenticeships, training & employment Local training and employment opportunities improved opportunities apprenticeships, training & employment skills for work opportunities opportunities apprenticeships, training & employment Apprenticeships opportunities Being outwardly active in attracting business Business development More competition for large supermarket Business development Local businesses doing well and town being busy and nice again. Business development Remove/refurbish/redevelop all empty premises such as RBS, Haldane, Black Bull etc Business development Protect support and listen to existing businesses in town centre. If that happens other businesses will come, more shoppers will come, and council will make more from business rates. A win win for everyone Business development More business to bring more jobs Business development More business Business development As I said above we need to attract larger manufacturing businesses to the area Business development Build on its history and heritage Celebrate heritage / identity Being recognised for its history and the part it has played to date Celebrate heritage / identity Through positive promotion and more town events like the Ham & Jam festival Communications & marketing Raise our profile and reputation Communications & marketing Make Carluke look better. Bring in Christmas markets, have summer markets too. Communications & marketing Active marketing Communications & marketing Would love web page and/or leaflet of local walks, suggestions of routes that keep you off the main roads & where there are off-road paths. Communications & marketing services need to keep up with the needs of an increasing population Community facilities Things for tourists or visitors Destination I want to see the town become a vibrant hub for the community. More things like the old Highland Games/ Money for Gala days-not enough is given, as I am on that committee. Events

Q17: How could your neighbourhood be improved as a place to live? Comment Comment category Nor is there enough advertising in the RIGHT places when some of these events are put on. More Community functions Events More music, art and other magnets to pull in customers Events Encourage the community spirit by having a few more special days like Ham and Jam. Events Farmers markets, entertainment, etc in Market Square. Perhaps a covered area built in the centre. The void area at the Cross having trees planted to enhance this area. Carluke people supporting their own town. Events Gala day Events More things happening Events more community events Events I would like to more culture and community events, promoting local talents and services. Events A variety of restaurants and cafes Food & Drink Family friendly restaurant. Brewers fayre Food & Drink Tesco a great meeting place - suggest a cafe Food & Drink Better food and drink establishments to encourage people to stay in the town at night Food & Drink More venues for socialising such as cafes etc - not all need to be licensed though. Food & Drink Wetherspoon Food & Drink More funds from local government for development Funding strategy / govt. support Gov support to open new works in district Funding strategy / govt. support More funding for extra activities after school eg sports, music Funding strategy / govt. support More park type development perhaps, e.g. something like the Castlebank park in Lanark. Promoting links to the Clyde walkway and supporting the promotion of that - could be as popular as the Highland Way if it was developed and promoted. That would bring more walkers and visitors into the area. Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths By being a more "countryfied" place to live as opposed to the overcrowded and packed in areas if housing in other areas Greenspace development More community gardens dotted around the housing estates Greenspace development Recognition of rural setting/walks/parks/agricultural events Greenspace development Better use of the available greenspaces within and surrounding the parish Greenspace development Make more use of outdoor space, Clyde valley Greenspace development More open spaces or country paths for dog walking. Greenspace development Keep the green belt land and work on what we already have Greenspace development More greenspaces Greenspace development Environment based training opportunities which help to benefit the community and make people feel like they "own" the town and it is "theirs" Health, wellbeing and community spirit more emphasis on community Health, wellbeing and community spirit Carluke in bloom? Taking pride in our town Health, wellbeing and community spirit More of a sense of community Health, wellbeing and community spirit Community spirit Health, wellbeing and community spirit Increased aspiration for the town. Broadening its horizons. Building strong European link as we face Brexit. Health, wellbeing and community spirit Making it a better place for our future generations to live/work in Health, wellbeing and community spirit Generally, just a better community spirit Health, wellbeing and community spirit Awareness for the homeless and mental health Health, wellbeing and community spirit

Q17: How could your neighbourhood be improved as a place to live? Comment Comment category More community spirit, Health, wellbeing and community spirit It would be good for the town if people took more pride in it Health, wellbeing and community spirit More areas being planted up to add colour and encourage people to get out and about exercising more . community garden or allotments . too many fast food outlets not promoting good diet and exercise . Health, wellbeing and community spirit High mill High Mill development I think the High Mill has a lot of potential and it is worth focussing a lot of time and energy on this. I think it would be good if we could develop more pride in our home town/ area and a community which cares for one another. High Mill development size of town deserves a better town centre. High Mill has possibilities as a very good tourist attraction in conjunction with moor park improvement. High Mill development I would love to see the high mill restored with an education centre, cafe and craft outlet High Mill development I would like to see High Mill developed into a cultural and social centre. High Mill development More affordable houses Housing Law village need more houses Housing Reasonable housing developments in realistic areas Housing Less houses being built, schools can’t cope Housing (restricting development) less houses being built as schools overflowing as it is Housing (restricting development) If there is not a halt to private housing developers, there will be no room for expansion, for anything else. Housing (restricting development) Stop building houses in every available space concentrate on what we have now and make it better Housing (restricting development) No more houses local amenities better bus services Housing (restricting development) Stop building unnecessary houses Housing (restricting development) Slow down on housing developments and insure public services match the population. Housing (restricting development) No more houses built on the edge of town as it destroys rural area. Build on land within the town. Housing (restricting development) Cinema, somewhere else for teenagers to go. Leisure & culture facilities / activities More amenities, entertainment and facilities being offered or developed within existing and new structures Leisure & culture facilities / activities Introduce other outdoor sports for children other than football Leisure & culture facilities / activities Have more to do around the town, Employment and Leisure. Leisure & culture facilities / activities Facilities need to grow as Carluke grows Leisure & culture facilities / activities A mugga pitch in whiteshaw estate Leisure & culture facilities / activities Create a commercial hub for cultural industries Leisure & culture facilities / activities Cinema or bowling Leisure & culture facilities / activities A place to socialize in rather than having to go out of Carluke Leisure & culture facilities / activities More activities Leisure & culture facilities / activities As many sport facilities as possible. Leisure & culture facilities / activities Cinema Leisure & culture facilities / activities Leisure & culture facilities / activities Places for teenagers to go to keep them safe and off the streets (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities Play area for children (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities More investment in kids activities for sport/leisure/social space (young people & families)

Q17: How could your neighbourhood be improved as a place to live? Comment Comment category Leisure & culture facilities / activities Wee moss playpark getting a much needed make over (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities Family friendly places to go, clean public toilets & no travel. (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities Area for young people to relax in (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities More things for young people to do (young people & families) More family friendly. Nice walking areas for families, with good pavements for prams and Leisure & culture facilities / activities wheelchairs. (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities More clubs and activities for the children (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities Spending less money on the high street pavements and spend it on parks for the kids. (young people & families) Leisure & culture facilities / activities Larger play parks in outlying areas. (young people & families) develop community spirit by bringing together all the current churches, groups etc to use as a starting point. Local partnerships To make it more for residents & visitors Other Would be good to see thoughts given to how the town could work in the future. Other Only Carluke? It's not the town but the mindset that requires to change Other As ex-armed forces, a more focused approach to remembrance Sunday / armed forces day ceremony (4vc} Other a sustainable town Other More public amenities Other Inclusion of Law Village Other Positively, money spent to improve community facilities other I would like to see it as somewhere where i can live and shop without having to leave the town Other It's alright as it is Other Journey work Other Unsure Other More services Other Nothing works the town has been destroyed Other Just to be kept up with the times. Other Proper planning consent rather than letting some developers run rough shod over the valley other Retail development / regeneration of I would like to see the high street developed town centre Retail development / regeneration of More shops less flats and houses town centre Retail development / regeneration of The high street have more shops town centre Retail development / regeneration of Town centre retail rejuvenation town centre Retail development / regeneration of Increase number of different shops, more community involved in deciding. town centre Retail development / regeneration of more facilities , e.g., retail park at law or Braidwood town centre

Q17: How could your neighbourhood be improved as a place to live? Comment Comment category I'd like to see a lively, thriving high Street both daytime & evening where people feel Retail development / regeneration of safe. town centre Retail development / regeneration of More shops not takeaways or bookmakers town centre Retail development / regeneration of Town centre needs a massive refurbishment. town centre Make more of the high street & community space. every town in the surrounding area Retail development / regeneration of seems to have better shops than Carluke town centre Retail development / regeneration of Complete rebranding of high street. Could take a lot of investment though! town centre Retail development / regeneration of Make it a nice place to shop and spend time in. town centre Retail development / regeneration of Introduction of larger retail businesses town centre Retail development / regeneration of Bring better facilities to high street and it'll develop from there town centre Retail development / regeneration of retail park town centre Retail development / regeneration of Local shops being used and supported by local people town centre The high street is very poor and is greatly lacking compared to neighbouring towns of Retail development / regeneration of Wishaw and Lanark. town centre Retail development / regeneration of Better town centre incl Clyde St hamilton st town centre Make the high Street more attractive to visitors, more community events, encourage Retail development / regeneration of visitors with walkways, activities town centre Retail development / regeneration of Town centre needs to be opened up town centre Improve the general environment and find uses for empty shops - High Street buildings Retail development / regeneration of don't look that good. Make it a good space to visit with regular events to attract people. town centre Retail development / regeneration of Don’t expand too much but improve shops and parking town centre Retail development / regeneration of No closed shops or buildings town centre Retail development / regeneration of Make darn ne more attractive to visitors nicer independent shops town centre To be a better place to go out for a while shopping, Carluke is bigger than Lanark but they have a much better shopping high street. Carluke is dull & miserable & looks dirty - no Retail development / regeneration of appeal at all. It has too many bookies/takeaways/hairdressers - needs more variety. town centre Retail development / regeneration of Busy high street town centre Retail development / regeneration of Shops town centre Retail development / regeneration of shopping provision aimed at higher socio economic groups town centre Retail development / regeneration of Improve shopping town centre Town centre to be developed in line with the housing being built. Carluke spreading out Retail development / regeneration of but noth8ng being spent in town centre. town centre The shopping centre needs to expand, too many houses and not enough choice in shops. At the moment it costs an extra £6 on top of shopping just to get into the town, no Retail development / regeneration of busses. town centre

Q17: How could your neighbourhood be improved as a place to live? Comment Comment category Better range of shops wonderful place if you need a haircut the bookies or a take away at Retail development / regeneration of the moment town centre Retail development / regeneration of Better shops and amenities town centre Larger schools for all new housing developments. Schools / educational facilities New schools or schools extended to cope with new housing developments Schools / educational facilities How about cheering up the High street with outside displays of produce (under awnings of course), potted bushes and flowers and buskers on a Saturday so that it is a pleasant place to go Tackling litter / pollution Cleaner, greener - making use of green and brown field sites and not just for new houses Tackling litter / pollution Would love it too be cleaner with a few more shops Tackling litter / pollution clean up heavy fines for dog mess owners not clearing up Tackling litter / pollution Cleaner and Greener, more young families Tackling litter / pollution Half decent road system Transport infrastructure More Park and Ride facilities to local centres e.g. Hamilton, East Kilbride etc. Transport infrastructure Active travel with the free bike hire between all villages Transport infrastructure Better bus services in and around Carluke Transport infrastructure Better roads street calming maudlies road Transport infrastructure Better transport links Transport infrastructure Better local services Transport infrastructure Have a dial bus service. Transport infrastructure Parking for High Street. A Lidl supermarket. Transport infrastructure I would like to see a faster train service from the area to the major cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Transport infrastructure More trains at a reasonable cost to Edinburgh Transport infrastructure parking for high street Transport infrastructure better transport links Transport infrastructure A train station in Law Village Transport infrastructure Remove that road in the high street. It's a mess with the road splitting the street in two. It's neither one thing nor another. Transport infrastructure Improved links to Edinburgh and Glasgow via trains/transport Transport infrastructure Potholes being fixed on pavement and roads. Public toilets being more tourist friendly Transport infrastructure Tourism. Local Authority improving its maintenance of all public spaces Visitor attraction / tourism Carluke needs to have something to encourage visitors to visit. Visitor attraction / tourism Encourage day trippers from Clyde Valley to visit Visitor attraction / tourism I would like to see Carluke being more attractive to tourist who would normally visit Glasgow and Edinburgh. Invest in Carlukes history and create attractions of our own . Visitor attraction / tourism Tourism Visitor attraction / tourism Something to bring people into the town to support local business Visitor attraction / tourism The provision of ongoing current advice for sustainable employment which is fit for purpose. Visitor attraction / tourism Tourist area key location Visitor attraction / tourism

6.4.20 Q18: Over the past 12 months which activities have you taken part in as part of a local, community group, club or organisation?

Responses to this question indicate the diversity of activities already taking place within the parish of Carluke.

Activities Classes at leisure centre Art walk with cavlacav Athletics events, Carluke 10K, Jog Scotland events, bag packing Attend leisure centre Attend the local events such as jam and ham, walk Carluke etc Attended annual general meeting. Of historical society Baby and me a free toddler group Bible study group, Christian aid Bowling walking group fund raising bowls, swimming, charity fundraising C.P.H.S, Gala Day and running a Community page for the district of Carluke. Carluke Bids, church events and fundraising events Carluke canine club and Carluke ringcraft, Carluke Gala day Carluke Gala Day Carluke on the run Carluke SNP Branch CDT 10k race and H&JF Charity fundraising Charity work fundraising through work for local charities Christmas with Santa. Gala day ham and jam. Church Classes at the Leisure Centre Coffee morning’s Community gala day CPHS Dining out,local entertainment. Director of local Trust, helped with fund raising and local event organisation. Due to ill health unable to offer any help Educational trips Entered Ham and Jam with art and Jam, gym, Zumba, Fitstep, fetes, Football coach at Milton rovers Fund Raiser for Food Bank at Carluke LC Fundraising Fundraising for the local primary school, active member in the village Gala group Fundraising, encouraged participation in sport Fundraising, various committees, Gala day Gala day, church activities, school events, jam and ham festival. Gala day, jam and ham. Daughter attends guides and clubs at lifestyles centre

Activities Gala day, Xmas eve event, jam and ham Gala, Fun days general activities of the Development Trust Girls Brigade Milton Rivers football club Gym,Zumba, keep fit, fetes, concerts, Ham and Jam . Ham & Jam Festival, Law & District. Ham and jam Help a local animal charity Help out with Toddler group in Law Helped local Scout group Helping school with gala. Parent council. Helping with charity event and help at school I am a member of Carluke AOS, participate actually in the Gala Day parade etc I am a parent helper at the local primary school once a week I am fully involved in one of the local churches I am part of parents and friends committee for 1st Carluke Girls Brigade which organises events to fundraise I have been unable to get involved in local initiatives due to family caring commitments in wider Lanarkshire. I'm on the committee of a dementia choir in Hamilton I help run the local toddlers group in law I moved here 18 months ago don’t know of much. I volunteer at Street Level, help raise funds for it and am a member of its management group. I am also a member of the town's PROBUS club and give talks on Carluke’ s 3 VC winners to local groups & organisations. Jam & Ham, Gala Day, Beatson 10k Jam and Ham Jog Scotland but only when I have childcare Ladies midnight walk for St. Andrews hospice, Learning supporting school Leisure Leisure centre facilities Marketing help and advice to Carluke Operatic Society Member of Carluke Historical society. Member of women's guild community councillor gala member Member oh Carluke History Society. Mother and Toddler group Musical society none i can’t get around to good None in the last 12 months as we've just moved. none local. I currently have to leave the town. None locally only outside South Lanarkshire None, unaware of local/community groups in my area

6.4.21 Q19: Which of the following events are you are you aware of?

211 responses were submitted. The results show a very high level of awareness for both events.

6.4.22 Q20: What was your experience of the Carluke Jam & Ham Festival?

130 comments were submitted. The majority of these comments (87%) were positive.

Q20: What was your experience of the Carluke Jam & Ham Festival? Comment Comment category A positive creative initiative positive comment Community coming together positive comment Could not attend but it had excellent feedback positive comment Daughter participated as part of school choir two years in a row positive comment didn't attend this year but saw people at it when I went to shops. it was lovely to see community spirit as gave town a central focus to get people in it on a Saturday. need to develop an ongoing community connection and facilities as people in Carluke will use facilities or events positive comment Enjoyable positive comment Enjoyable events positive comment Enjoyed it positive comment Enjoyed it and taking part in it positive comment Enjoyed it. Found the procession a little disappointing. It's not going to compete with the gala so maybe a different tact is required. Being in Ramsey’s yard was quite cramped at times. Couldn't there be opportunities to use square? positive comment Enjoyed Watched positive comment Excellent positive comment Excellent positive comment Excellent positive comment Excellent positive comment Excellent positive comment Excellent positive comment Excellent both myself and my daughter enjoyed the fun atmosphere it was great to so many people in the community enjoy positive comment Excellent event for community positive comment Excellent if weather is good positive comment Excellent just what the community needs positive comment Excellent kids and grannies in our family love it positive comment Excellent. positive comment Excellent. A good atmosphere helped by the good weather. positive comment Excellent. Kids loved it! positive comment Excellent. Super competitions for schools, brilliant local community feel on the day. Great local craft stalls and live music. More of this needed on a regular basis in the market square as a community hub. positive comment Fantastic positive comment Fantastic day out positive comment Fantastic event with lots of community pride and spirit positive comment Fantastic event, Very entertaining and busy positive comment Fantastic growing festival that brings the community together. positive comment Fantastic! positive comment Fantastic. Went there last year before buying house positive comment friendly people positive comment Fully enjoyed it. positive comment Gets better every year positive comment

Q20: What was your experience of the Carluke Jam & Ham Festival? Comment Comment category Going on Thursday with granddaughter positive comment Good positive comment Good positive comment Good positive comment Good positive comment good positive comment Good positive comment Good positive comment Good positive comment Good positive comment Good positive comment Good positive comment Good community event, involving schools and street level. positive comment Good enough but could certainly be improved on positive comment Good festival. Great idea. positive comment Good for the area. positive comment Good fun, we'll organised, popular. positive comment good idea and hope it continues and develops positive comment good quality produce on offer, but area a bit crowded positive comment good weekend out positive comment Good well, organised positive comment Great positive comment great positive comment Great positive comment Great , but could be better awareness positive comment Great community day celebrating Carluke produce positive comment Great community event. positive comment Great day positive comment Great event last year positive comment Great event. Needs to be bigger with a stage to let bands play in the market. positive comment Great festival positive comment Great festival, growing year on year. Keep up the good work. positive comment Great for kids but think it could be extended to include more stalls, shows etc. Also impressed with how the local schools are involved. positive comment Great fun for the community. I feel it is a little squashed into a small area. More events throughout the town would be good. positive comment Great local festival. Brilliant sense of community. More local crafts would be good positive comment Great school showcase, good community event positive comment Great time positive comment Great to see the town so busy positive comment Growing in support positive comment Had a fun time, but may have been better if there were a couple more big shows/attractions at the festival positive comment Have taken grandchildren to all of them really impressed positive comment

Q20: What was your experience of the Carluke Jam & Ham Festival? Comment Comment category I participated in a lot of the activities positive comment I preferred the first year as there was more for ALL of Carluke's people to see. Bands back in pubs would be good, and if a concert to be held in Centre at night - please make it something ALL would like to go to, not just OAP's. Carluke NEEDS entertainment and events to rouse them. positive comment It was really good well done positive comment It was very good and great that local schools are involved positive comment It’s great for kids and a nice family day positive comment Its good but could be better. More stalls more activities positive comment Just moved back to Carluke so not had a chance to get involved but it's a brilliant idea. positive comment Love it. Better every year. positive comment Loved it positive comment Loved it, continues to improve every year. positive comment Loves it positive comment opportunity for folk to do see or listen in Carluke (people did take part) positive comment Organised the music element of the first festival. As far I know, people had a great time, based on the few responses to the online survey. positive comment Our family enjoy taking part in the championships and looking at the stalls. We loved the evening band concert that took place one year. It was a shame that didn't happen again. positive comment Participated on occasion. Enjoyed the food, music, art festival positive comment Performed at jam and ham concert few years ago positive comment Positive positive comment Pretty good, but it could do with more being focused on the market square area...... it's so visual an area when driving through and would attract people passing who are curious to see more. positive comment Really enjoyed it. Think it’s great for kids and getting better every year. positive comment Really good. Bring community together positive comment Saw bands playing (couldn't make Saturday event) positive comment Shows promise positive comment Son was involved in CHS show positive comment Street Level where I volunteer hosts some of the music events. positive comment Superb. I loved the entertainment. I feel it could be expanded. positive comment Thinking about entering positive comment This year was excellent positive comment Thought it was good but was disappointed that it was taking everyone away from high st. It should take place there to give all shops a chance of new customers and not just Ramsays positive comment very enjoyable positive comment Very enjoyable with something for everyone. positive comment Very good enjoyed attending this event both my children were involved too through school. Would suggest you get Carluke Primrose band involved afain positive comment Very good event which brings Carluke Parish together positive comment Very good. Well run and we'll attended event positive comment Very hood positive comment Was abroad but sounded like a big success positive comment was there last year it was good my great grand children loved it positive comment

Q20: What was your experience of the Carluke Jam & Ham Festival? Comment Comment category Awful negative comment Boring negative comment Had a stall last year, very poorly ran this year negative comment I couldn't find much info about this. e.g. Where was it being held? What does it involve? negative comment poor negative comment Poor negative comment Poor - given amount of advertising was expecting wider range of activities negative comment Daughters enjoys singing at it other Only the school concert other Children involved with the school school participation

6.4.23 Q21: What was your experience of the Carluke 10K race event?

72 comments were submitted. 51% of these were positive comments, although there was a high proportion of indifference or other types of comments submitted. Some of these indicated a lack of awareness of the event taking place.

Q21: What was your experience of the Carluke 10K race event? Comment Comment category Also a good sporting activity positive comment As a spectator supporting friends positive comment Better advertising for family event would be useful positive comment Enjoyed. Keen to involve pupils from local schools but timing of the event not ideal for us. positive comment Everyone should try it positive comment

Q21: What was your experience of the Carluke 10K race event? Comment Comment category Excellent but needs more advertising - try and get schools involved too. positive comment Fantastic positive comment Fantastic event, Great turn out positive comment Following it on Facebook positive comment Friends ran positive comment Good positive comment Good positive comment Good positive comment Good positive comment Good for those interested in sport. positive comment Good initiative to promote health... positive comment great positive comment Great community event growing every year positive comment Great event. I do not participate positive comment Great family fun day positive comment Great turn out positive comment Great. Super to have a 10k even locally, being a runner, more events like this would be welcomed. positive comment Had friends in it. I was in Glasgow at the time. Think it tends to go quite well. positive comment Have seen it.... good fun positive comment I observed but didn't participate running isn't my thing personally positive comment I took part in the race and enjoyed the event although felt it was quiet this year which was maybe because it was on the same day as other running events e.g. Stirling Marathon positive comment Interesting positive comment I've seen it advertised on Facebook, gazette and posters etc in shops in the high street positive comment My Niece participated in it positive comment Positive positive comment seen good improvements over the past couple of years positive comment There was good participation and money was raised for local hospice. positive comment Took part and enjoyed positive comment Very good positive comment Very good but dates clashed with other running events positive comment Well organised positive comment Worthwhile positive comment Was on holiday or would have taken part, perhaps include a 5k/children's/family run suggestion Boring negative comment Could have been better negative comment Dangerous, people running up both sides of road at same time negative comment The 10k race is for serious road runners, not a family event, therefor limits participation from locals. There's nothing fun about running 4 times around the stadium! The fun side could be improved negative comment Was better when was more central in the town negative comment Assisted with marshalling other Community coming together other Have been a spectator other Helped out on the day other Helped to organise other I assisted with the organisation of the Race Day a few years ago other In 2016 I participated as a volunteer marshal. other Knew it was on. other

Q21: What was your experience of the Carluke 10K race event? Comment Comment category little, goes past my home therefore happy to help with refreshments etc other Never knew about it. other None didn't know it was on other Not interested but I do advertise it. Just not my thing. other Not into running other Ok for sporty folk other only watched never taken part but enjoyed the atmosphere other Participant other Participated in the past other Passed it by other saw it run past the house other Saw on Facebook other Small involvement other Son participated other spectator other Took no personal part. other Was aware of it other Wasn't aware of it. other Watched it other Watched some runners. other Watching them pass. other

6.4.24 Q22: What do you think should be done to improve the health and well-being of Carluke's communities?

132 comments were submitted. The largest proportion of comments focused on the desire for new leisure & culture facilities / activities. Respondents also indicated an interest towards Carluke’s greenspaces and making use of the natural environment, particularly through walking activities, cycling and the creation of communal greenspaces.

“More outdoor opportunities needed for all age groups. Growing food and simple cooking “Using our country side to “Using our country side to skills perhaps through allotments. Many older develop a family based trail, develop a family based trail,

householders have large gardens. Could may other location & doing may other location & doing

Carluke develop the initiative tried elsewhere this sort of thing & if done this sort of thing & if done which pairs a younger person and an older properly would be an asset properly would be an asset resident to the mutual benefit of both? The to our town.” to our town.” younger learns and the older teaches. Both gain in many ways.”

“Provision of better quality social housing, good quality health and well being “Better access to affordable services based on what local exercise. Interesting delivery of people want and need. Free “More adult education/leisure classes. There are lots of good nutrition and the full or low cost options to access

fitness classes but not so much details of associated benefits.” support re weight to help with emotional/mental management, mental wellbeing.” health, etc”

Q22: What do you think should be done to improve the health and well-being of Carluke's communities? Comment Comment category Combat Less drink and drugs Combat drink and drugs Such a wide area of health issues would need to be covered. Alcohol, Drugs, obesity etc Combat drink and drugs Help to advertise the leisure centre more - as it's only leisure centre more people should know about it and be encouraged to use it. communications & marketing People being made aware of how to access what services are out there communications & marketing Promotion of race and particularly kids fun mile. communications & marketing public awareness raised about the opportunities available. Discounts offered to encourage participation communications & marketing Encourage community engagement and people getting together Community cohesion Encourage involvement Community cohesion Get children out of the house/ involve them in initiatives Community cohesion More community awareness Community cohesion More support for people to get together to discuss any issues or just to talk to someone to help them Community cohesion Listening to The residents Community consultation Investment in care for the elderly. Elderly care service Bring the community together! There is no feeling of community here. Employment opportunities

Q22: What do you think should be done to improve the health and well-being of Carluke's communities? Comment Comment category like l said open the health centre at weekends save employed people having to take time off work if working. Employment opportunities More jobs. Better prospects for our young people Employment opportunities More community events Events Better appointment service at doctor's Facilities Drop in help centre Facilities Football areas for boys Facilities More for families, more breastfeeding friendly facilities in town Facilities More funding for the NHS Funding Spend more cash on them funding More green space. For a town in the middle of the countryside there are not many safe spaces for dog walking Greenspace outdoor spaces to enjoy Greenspace Active travel and bike routes needed Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths Anything that gets people and their children outdoors to enjoy our wonderful location. Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths Cycle paths Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths Cycle paths and mountain bike trails Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths Encourage cycling and walking Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths Improve suggested linear or circular walls, provide safer cycling routes Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths More cycle lanes/routes Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths More cycle paths, walking routes Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths More enjoyable walking area Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths More outdoor accessible spaces , outdoor nursery , etc Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths More outdoor opportunities needed for all age groups. Growing food and simple cooking skills perhaps through allotments. Many older householders have large gardens. Could Carluke develop the initiative tried elsewhere which pairs a younger person and an older resident to the mutual benefit of both? The younger learns and the older teaches. Both gain in many ways. Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths More to encourage walking and where to go for walks off the road. I feel there must be more & better walks than what I've found by accident since moving here. Walking groups would also be great for safety and confidence. Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths Using our country side to develop a family based trail, may other location & doing this sort of thing & if done properly would be an asset to our town. Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths Walking paths.. Greenspace / paths & cyclepaths Healthy options on the high street. Healthy eating More places to buy fruit and veg than there are takeaways! Healthy eating Provision of better quality social housing, good quality health and well being services based on what local people want and need. Free or low cost options to access support re weight management, mental health, etc. housing, information services accessible facilities. Difficult to access existing facilities at convenient times due to demand from other groups Improve access to facilities and services create/maintain paths rights of way fro walkers and cyclists Improve access to facilities and services Free fitness classes for people that work but can't afford gym classes. Improve access to facilities and services Free leisure access for children Improve access to facilities and services Free or cheap community classes or events Improve access to facilities and services

Q22: What do you think should be done to improve the health and well-being of Carluke's communities? Comment Comment category Free swimming for families over school holiday period perhaps, more emphasis in school on healthy eating ( although lots is bring done already). Encourage walking for young people especially. Most definitely introduction of counsellors in school. Improve access to facilities and services Improve access for all ages to green areas to walk, play and cycle safely. Improve access to facilities and services Later opening hours at leisure centre Improve access to facilities and services More accessible Drs service including weekends Improve access to facilities and services Open library on Saturday afternoons Improve access to facilities and services Reduce prices of leisure facilities. Have exercise days to raise money for charities (constant classes or cycle distance) Improve access to facilities and services Doctors need better appts times and too long waiting times Hos Improve appointment system More doctors better appointment system Improve appointment system More focused information groups and forums to educate the community Information awareness / marketing More publicity Information awareness / marketing A walking group would be good Leisure & culture facilities / activities Better access to affordable exercise. Interesting delivery of good nutrition and the full details of associated benefits. Leisure & culture facilities / activities Better leisure centre Leisure & culture facilities / activities Better outdoor play areas for children to encourage outdoor play Leisure & culture facilities / activities Better walkways and longer swimming pool public access to encourage families who work to visit and exercise - early closing and long swimming lesson sessions prevent families from visiting swimming pool Leisure & culture facilities / activities Bike and running around John Cummings stadium. Not out on public paths Leisure & culture facilities / activities Bring out more clubs to get involved in Leisure & culture facilities / activities by improving and expanding the two events mentioned this would develop the social capacity within the town hopefully thereby making it easier to develop more useful long term projects Leisure & culture facilities / activities Carluke is expanding but services aren't. need more drs services. Leisure & culture facilities / activities Carluke Sport Hub involvement; free advertising for clubs etc in local press; fewer betting shops; cooking school; local produce cooking demos; fishmonger, fruit shop, promotion work in nurseries and schools Leisure & culture facilities / activities Cheaper access to leisure and more awareness of walk routes and activities Leisure & culture facilities / activities Clubs to encourage people of all ages to be active Leisure & culture facilities / activities Community exercise clubs jam Leisure & culture facilities / activities Continue to provide facilities and events for community. Also provide more community support for elderly. Leisure & culture facilities / activities Create areas for outdoor walking and provide more sporting events. Leisure & culture facilities / activities Existing walking group and exercise classes. Existing football clubs. Leisure & culture facilities / activities Free access or reduces rates to facilities at sports centre Leisure & culture facilities / activities free activities to help lose wait and keep fit Leisure & culture facilities / activities Have more activities for people to take part in, to encourage health and wellbeing Leisure & culture facilities / activities I think the doctors are doing as much as they can, and from previous experience, people don't like being told how to live. Leisure & culture facilities / activities I think there is a good offering of fitness activities at leisure centre plus some very well run running & walking groups such as Jog Scotland and Clyde runners perhaps greater promotion of these groups would be good.. A lot of the activities available to children are based around sport. It would be good to know what arts activities were available to them too.. Lubrary offers some good activities for children & adults too I think ( such as knit & matter) these should be more widely promoted.. Leisure & culture facilities / activities

Q22: What do you think should be done to improve the health and well-being of Carluke's communities? Comment Comment category Ice rink, wellbeing centre offering alternative therapies, more safe parks for dog walking , Leisure & culture facilities / activities More activities for older teenagers Leisure & culture facilities / activities More activities for pensioners or people on their own Leisure & culture facilities / activities More activities involving young people with elderly Leisure & culture facilities / activities More activities2 Leisure & culture facilities / activities More clubs like jog Scotland which are only £1 Leisure & culture facilities / activities More community activities, clubs, things to do, etc. Leisure & culture facilities / activities More encouragement should be given to children to forego smartphones, games consoles etc and get them involved in outdoor, physical activities. Leisure & culture facilities / activities More helth events Leisure & culture facilities / activities More holistic events for the non runners Leisure & culture facilities / activities More local events like jam and ham festival Leisure & culture facilities / activities Organised local walks , with perhaps info on the area. Free gym membership for say a week Leisure & culture facilities / activities Public exercise initiatives Leisure & culture facilities / activities Stop the idleness of young people being paid benefits to sit and watch television all day. Require them to have input in helping develop the things that Carluke needs. Leisure & culture facilities / activities Tell parents to send their kids outside to play instead of parking them in front of a pc Leisure & culture facilities / activities toilets / and cheaper keep fit classes Leisure & culture facilities / activities Walking clubs for all ages and levels Leisure & culture facilities / activities Walking groups for different ages. Another gym. Only Leisure & culture facilities / activities Weigh to go class encourages healthy eating and exercise Leisure & culture facilities / activities Less fast food shops less fast food shops Less takeaways less fast food shops Less takeaways more safe places to walk less fast food shops Mental health/physical health/employment/hope they are all entwined and complicated Mental wellbeing Children should have parklands (I am NOT a parent) but the more we do to elucidate stress the better Other Healthy Valleys group in Douglas/Rigside was very effective in community. An excellent model. Other i really don’t know by listening to the young in my family they are very aware of staying healthy Other Keep doing what you are doing / Facebook etc other Leisure centre is doing a great job. other People need stuff to do. Other That's the thing I use the leisure centre it's really busy it is the only part of Carluke that is other the communitie syou talk about are not park of Carluke Other There are lots of opportunities for people out there Other the Carluke health centre was built as a community health centre- link to health and social care partnership to ask how community uses building better. it shouldn't just be a doctor's - the partnership has a responsibility to promote community health and work with 3rd sector so Carluke development trust needs to align. I would also like twin to have a private gym as Carluke council one is too busy for those working during the day as peak times are evening. Partnership building A lot of things are focused on healthy eating, weight loss and so on...I think what's missing is something to teach people, how to budget. That eating well doesn't meaning spending a fortune & getting take-away's because they "don't have time to cook". It bugs me how many people say this, I run my own business, my husband works full time and we don't have a lot of time or have money to waste. But we always eat well, have homemade meals...and spend Provide health and wellbeing education

Q22: What do you think should be done to improve the health and well-being of Carluke's communities? Comment Comment category well below the average. Every family would benefit from being shown how to do this, not just those who are looking to eat healthy and lose weight. Better educational facilities e.g. New primary schools very crowded large classes not conducive to good learning - including mature student Provide health and wellbeing education Better health education Provide health and wellbeing education Better health education and promotion at our primary schools Provide health and wellbeing education Continued education. Provide health and wellbeing education Cookery classes, how to make cheap meals with fresh ingredients Provide health and wellbeing education Cooking education Provide health and wellbeing education Dietary advice/ cooking classes/ drop in centre Provide health and wellbeing education Education Provide health and wellbeing education Holistic approach to diet and well-being required. Not my forte unfortunately. Provide health and wellbeing education I think a lit if work is being done in schools. Making learning accessible to adults . Provide health and wellbeing education Lifestyle education Provide health and wellbeing education More adult education/leisure classes. There are lots of fitness classes but not so much to help with emotional/mental wellbeing. If there are then they are not well advertised. Make more use of green spaces for children to encourage more outdoor play - areas for learning to cycle (mini roads marked out with road signs etc), bigger and better play parks, Provide health and wellbeing education More classes for working people. Talks by local gps on health issues. Nothing until I entered the art exhibition this year. Provide health and wellbeing education More education in schools and free cooking classes for adults Provide health and wellbeing education Offer more community courses at leisure centre or lifestyles to support everything from mental health to cooking skills Provide health and wellbeing education Involving community more in keeping area clean, litter free. Reduce litter / pollution Better lighting. Safer roads. More speed bumps. High st closed to cars as far too many people use it as a main thoroughfare Safer community Make a safe walking area for residents instead of them having to walk the streets of Carluke or back roads Safer community More safer pathways, particularly from station road to braidwoid. Safer community We could do with more police & the police station opened, better if the police were seen by the public....make Carluke countyside attractive...as flytipping and litter makes it look awful. Safer community What do you think should be done to What do you think should be done to improve the health and well-being of Carluke's improve the health and well-being of communities? Carluke's communities? [categorised]

6.4.25 Q23: What do you know about the Carluke Development Trust?

132 responses were submitted. The results indicate that whilst people have knowledge of CDT’s existence, they know relative little about what the organisation does. This indicates a possibly requirement for CDT to develop strategies regarding outreach, engagement and marketing.

6.4.26 Q26: We'd like to invite you to help shape the future of the Parish of Carluke. Would you be interested in attending events or activities?

198 responses were submitted. Over 70% indicated an interest towards attending future events.

7.0 Community engagement session (Carluke Development Trust AGM)

As part of this session, participants were asked to form groups and identify priorities under various themed headers. These priorities were then collated and presented as voting options. Participants were then asked to vote for their ‘top three’ priorities. 33 people took part in the excerise. The results are shown under each theme:

7.1 Theme 1: Environment & Greenspace

7.2 Theme 2: Employment, education, training & volunteering

7.3 Theme 3: Health & Wellbeing

7.4 Theme 4: Community engagement & support