ACTION - A guide to the first steps which are to be taken MAIN STRATEGIES AND PRIORITIES The Isle of Jura is fortunate to have a good medical and the top of Craighouse village. Further Main priorities: THEME 1: TRANSPORT, ROADS AND ACCESS TO SERVICES THEME 3: LOCAL ECONOMY practice and a Progressive Care Centre, however, development of safe walking and cycling These are the main strategies and priorities Faster better broadband and these services need protected and supported. would remove the hazards to residents and • Priorities Action Priorities Action which the community will work closely and in telecommunications provision Faster better broadband • Continue to support schemes for superfast broadband and lobby for full island coverage partnership with local groups, landowners, local The community is also keen to maintain and visitors on the single track road. Road improvements • Lobby for better road improvements and maintenance programme improve links to other health care services on Islay. • Develop island childcare including passing places • Passing places clearly marked with suitable surfacing and telecommunications • Lobby for better mobile coverage businesses, the public sector and developers Village bay improvements; additional provision • Investigate the opportunity for village wifi ‘hot spot’ Some key factors were to re-instate the dental Main priorities: • Action by Jura Community Council (JCC), Argyll and Bute Council (ABC). /contractors to secure community and local infrastructure; beach cleans; explore Action by Jura Community Council, Jura Development Trust. economic benefit from investment in the island. van to the island. Currently residents have to • Develop more affordable housing Improved ferry service to • Continue to lobby for more suitable vessel of small scale marina travel for almost a full day for check-ups and • Village safety – more pavements; meet growing population • Request a resident discount scheme that covers all full-time resident travel; a Develop island childcare • Investigate the need for childcare – to help working parents and carers • Support existing and new businesses scheme for those working on Islay and travelling onwards to the mainland • Work with other groups for possible joined up projects appointments to Islay. speed limit within the village and visitor demand Isle Jura Jura Community Council, Argyll and Bute Council. • Delivering community benefit schemes Action by Action by Jura Development Trust, Argyll and Bute Council • Open space and path improvements; Support by: Jura Development Trust (JDT). Support by: Parent Council, local parents groups and Small Isles Primary School. Main priorities: flower pots, seating within the village; Continued support for • Continue to lobby for minimum 3 year contract THEME 4: COMMUNITY AND Village bay improvements • Investigate the potential for developing more facilities e.g. pontoons, on shore COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN • Road improvements including promote local path network through Jura Passenger Ferry • Encourage connecting transport links services that would encourage visitors interested in water based activities passing places the village towards Corran Sands RECREATIONAL FACILITIES & • Investigate marketing options • Continue to lobby and support community beach cleans • Improved ferry service to meet adding benches ACTIVITIES Action by Jura Development Trust, Transport Scotland, Argyll and Bute Council. • Explore small scale marina 2018 - 2023 Support by: Jura Community Council, local community, Visit Scotland. growing population and visitor demand • Composting facilities and better use It was widely recognised that there is a lack of Action by Jura Development Trust, Jura Juniors. Support by: local tourism businesses, JCB, Re-Jig. Better connections between • Make representation at transport groups and identify issues • Continued support for seasonal of recycling area sports facilities and activities for all. There was a Support existing and • Explore training skills - support local skills transport services • Encourage communication process between all transport links to and from passenger ferry sound support within the survey and at the Jura/Islay/mainland new businesses • Development of workspace and storage units as well as IT facilities event for a sports and recreation building as • Work with tourism businesses and support plans for development to grow and • Better connections between transport THEME 3: LOCAL ECONOMY Action by Jura Community Council, Argyll and Bute Council. Support by: ASP Ship well as youth activities. People are keen to see Management, CalMac, Logan Air, Islay& Jura Transport Group Gareloch Coaches. extend tourism potential services A key concern in both the survey and the Jura Community Business, Jura Development Trust. Re-instate dental service Action by • Re-instate dental service to Jura community event was the lack of telecommu- a rekindling of arts and cultural services as well • Make representation to NHS Scotland and local authorities to ensure a dental Support by: Jura Community Council, local tourism businesses. as maintaining and developing community to Jura service is provided on the island. • Protect existing health and care services nications and broadband service. Certain parts Delivering Community • Continue to explore potential for a community renewable energy scheme Jura Community Council, Argyll and Bute Council. Support by: NHS Scotland. of the village are well served with broadband events. There is already a great appreciation Action by Benefit Schemes • Investigate the potential for a Community Benefit Fund, lobby for more support ©Kenneth Cameron whilst other areas out with have a very poor or of the efforts that local groups and individuals Protect existing health & • Continue to support the need for a local GP on the island from local authorities and work together with local stakeholders and landowners to ensure investment into the community non-existent provision. The community would put into improving the community, having a care services • Promote activities to be held in the local Progressive Care Centre to help raise funds THEME 1: TRANSPORT, ROADS Action by Jura Development Trust, Jura Community Council. specific recreation facility would help Action by Jura Community Council, Jura Care Centre Group. AND ACCESS TO SERVICES Need more affordable housing like to see superfast broadband rolled out across Support by: Local groups, NHS Scotland, Jura Development Trust. Support by: Argyll and Bute Council, local estates, local businesses. ‘ ’ all homes on the island. Mobile phone coverage encourage more community activeness. A significant issue for the community is the The community would like to see a better path THEME 4: COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES poor condition of the single track road. This is also very poor with some areas not able to get THEME 2: HOUSING, VILLAGE AND ENVIRONMENT signal at all. This all in all would cement a more network on the island which would promote Priorities Action being the only road, there is a strong feeling safety, outdoor access and general well-being. Priorities Action within the community to lobby for major road sustainable community allowing people to Develop activities and • Develop activities and facilities for younger generation (0-17) A lot of hard work has gone into securing Develop more • Continue to work with Argyll and Bute Council and West Highland Housing to improvement which also includes surfacing work from home as well as supporting local facilities for younger • Identify the 12-17 needs within the community funding for path upgrades, play park and affordable housing identify and develop potential sites generation (0-17) • Continue to support holiday clubs and events and marking of passing places. industry and businesses. feasibility of a sports/recreation building. The • Research how other communities have established housing opportunities • Jura Playground Association have improved the park by introducing ‘Stay, Play & Traffic volume is on the increase to the island as The community would like to see more • Investigate better use of empty properties opportunity for local business start-up, skills trade community would like to see these projects Connect’ project. Continue to support local group, work together to promote activities. tourists are becoming more aware of Jura as a carried through and supported to completion. Action by Jura Community Council, Jura Development Trust, Argyll and Bute Council, West Action by Jura Juniors, Jura Playground Association, MUGA. destination, in addition to this the community is to help people expand and/or sustain which Highland Housing Association, ACHA. Support by: Local land owners and estates. Support by: Jura Village Hall, JDT, Argyll and Bute Council, Argyll TSI. could hopefully create more local employment. also a growing one. As a result of these positive Main priorities: Village safety • Investigate traffic calming measures – request a speed limit within the village Develop sports and • The MUGA are working towards the development of a sports centre in the This could be supported by the creation of new leisure facilities indoor village – continue to support this venture development factors, our existing ferry service is • Lobby for pedestrian safety by introducing more pavements and paths • Develop activities and facilities for and outdoor • Look into the feasibility of a ‘pop up’ community swimming pool under demand pressures. The community THEME 2: HOUSING, VILLAGE workspaces and small retail facilities. AND ENVIRONMENT In order to sustain our working population, younger generation (0-17) Action by Jura Community Council, Argyll & Bute Council. Action by MUGA, Ardfin Estate, Jura Development Trust. Support by: ABC, Jura Juniors. recognised this as a main priority as well as Support by: Police Scotland , Jura Development Trust. • Develop sports and leisure facilities improvement to connecting transport services As a result of the 2016 housing survey and the support for childcare provision was identified. Develop local path network • Look into the feasibility of a connection from the village car park to Corran Path This would allow parents, and carers to remain indoor and outdoor Open space and path • Support existing path and open space projects • Research how other communities have developed and promoted their path network for onward travel i.e. connecting buses, ferries CAP survey a need was expressed for housing, improvements • Investigate potential for a better network of walking and cycling pathways • Develop local path network • Work with local authorities to introduce more pavements (see theme 2) and flights outbound and inbound. in particular, for smaller more affordable housing and/or return to employment which is a key • Establish areas where planted barrels and seating areas can be improved factor in sustaining the population growth. • Develop community art and culture Action by CPAG (Corran Path Action Group), Jura Development Trust. There is also a unique seasonal passenger only for starter homes and those wishing to down- • Investigate and implement ways of reducing invasive species Support by: JCC, local estates, Argyll and Bute Council, SNH, local volunteers. size - freeing up larger homes for families. The community would like to see a better use of JDT, Corran Path Action Group (CPAG), Jura Community Council. ferry which was widely supported as a priority Action by Develop community Look at opportunities for art and culture activities - work with neighbouring the bay and its facilities to encourage visitor Support by: ABC, Multi Use Games Area Group (MUGA), local volunteers. • to continue the service as a means to travel There is much support for the need to Better broadband art and culture islands and communities to encourage visitation to Jura directly to and from the mainland. This opens encourage village safety by introducing a income, promote outdoor recreation as well as Composting facilities and • Maintain and improve the use of recycling facilities • Continuation of the ‘Screen Machine’ look at ways to generate other community funds. ‘ ’ up the islands economy and reduces the speed limit within the village as there are little Cheaper ferry fares better use of recycling area • Lobby for proposals for composting sites up and down the island • Continued support for the annual Music Festival feeling of isolation. or no pavements between the primary school ‘ ’ Action by Jura Community Council, Argyll and Bute Council. Support by: JDT, Re-Jig. Action by Jura Development Trust, Argyll TSI, local volunteers, RBS, Jura Music Festival. Produced by the community, for the community Support by: Jura Community Council. INTRODUCTION impact on competing within the What people said: MAKING IT HAPPEN Location Community & Recreational Local Hill Walking Jura will be a sustainable and thriving Jura Community Business This Community Action Plan (CAP) summarises local housing market, restricting ‘Excellent GP and medical services’ This 5-year Community led action plan has The Isle of Jura, or Deer Island as it is Facilities The Paps of Jura: Beinn Shiantaidh, Beinn an Oir ‘ isleo[email protected] community views about: mortgage access in the current risk- community - will have good transport been developed by the whole community for also known, is a remote and fragile • Jura Service Point - free wifi, (being the only Corbet) and Beinn a’ Chaolais ‘Community is small enough to look out Jura Community Council • Isle of Jura now adverse economic climate and so for each other.’ the community. There was a terrific response community. The Island is one of the genealogy, local area and are accessed from various points in Jura. The links, affordable housing, local jobs and [email protected] • the vision for the future of the Isle of Jura limits local residents access to home to the Strengthening Communities consultation Inner Hebrides measuring some accommodation information, Annual Fells Race is a popular activity which ‘The landscape, the wildlife, my friends and family’ Jura Development Trust • the issues that matter most to the ownership in the private market. access to services. Modern infrastructure and event, the community intend to build on 30 miles long and 5 miles wide. photocopying and meeting room. was started in 1973 and continues to this ‘It’s my home, I love it the way it is’ [email protected] community Although it is located just 5 miles from day drawing large crowds of fell runners and this positivity and create more opportunities Schools and Education Registrar of Births, Death’s and ‘Peaceful and almost crime free’ and renewable sources of energy. Jura Juniors • our priorities for projects and action. the mainland, it can be reached by walkers to Jura. for people to get involved. The priorities in this Marriages ‘Traditions, if you lose them, you lose the [email protected] The plan will be our guide for what we ferry from the neighbouring Isle of Jura is served by Small Isles Primary Good community facilities and action plan will be taken forward by our local • Jura Hall - available on request for soul of Jura’ ‘the community’ would like to see happen over Islay all year round which itself is school. It currently has a healthy role Wildlife community groups and volunteers as identified, Jura Music Festival of 20 children, spanning from early various events ‘A safe and great place to bring up children’ activities and recreation & cultural [email protected] the next 5 years. accessed via a 2 hour ferry trip from Wildlife includes; Sea Eagles, Red Deer, Pine working with a range of public, private and level through to second level (Pre-5 ‘Care home on the Island for the elderly’ activities that can be enjoyed by the mainland and by a small expensive • Jura Community Shop & Post Office Martens, Wild Goats, Golden Eagle SPA, amazing voluntary sector partners. Jura Village Hall to p7) and 2 teachers. The school is WORKING TOGETHER air service. Jura can also be accessed • Moorings & Pontoons raptor population, Otters, Minke Whales, ‘Great school and pre-school’ [email protected] open plan and incorporates an locals and visitors alike. The preparation of the plan has been by a 12 seater passenger only ferry direct • The Antlers Tea room - open It’s my home Dolphins, Porpoises and Seals. ‘It’s safe’ If you would like to get involved or for Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) outstanding pre-5 unit. The nearest ‘ ’ ’ [email protected] organised by the Strengthening Communities to Craighouse from Tayvallich on the seasonally from March to October further information please contact: Programme funded by the Scottish mainland, April to September. High School is Islay High School Corran Path Action Group (CPAG) Playground Association for lunches and light snacks Heritage What would you change or enhance? What people said: Government and administered (and supported) reached by bus and ferry. [email protected] [email protected] • The Jura Hotel - Open for lunches Jura has a history that dates back to Norse Roads and transport by Development Trust Association Scotland Population • ‘This is my dream Jura’ Jura Care Centre Group Small Isles Primary Parent Council Health & Care Facilities and dinners times. Dyr ey - Deer Island became the Gaelic Housing working alongside the Jura Development Trust, In total, there are approximately • ‘More locals back’ [email protected] [email protected] and Services • Jura Distillery and Shop - tours spelling Diùra which became Jura. Perhaps • Shops to establish or ascertain the needs of our local 220 people living on the Isle of Jura derived from a Viking Chieftain named Deer ‘Gym and swimming pool • Jura Medical Practice available Services and facilities community.This plan will help the community according to the latest census. Community Events and co-incidentally Jura has many thousands of • would be handy’ Keeping the Action Plan up to date: The Plan is for the whole community and is • Community Nurses to develop our joint priority projects and make The population is a healthy range of • Playground • Burns Supper Red Deer roaming free. • Telecommunications ‘Better transport in general A Community Action Plan Annual Review jointly owned by all the organisations and representation on behalf of the community on working aged people between 16-64 • Patient Transport Ambulance Service • Fells Race Jura’s history of settlement and Community • Community activities to take travel stress away’ meeting will be held once a year to report back individuals within who will be working the issues that matter most to residents, years of age, an actively retired • Progressive Care Centre to the Community on how the plan is together to ensure its implementation over the Churches • 10K Race and Half Marathon were crofting townships in the 15th and 16th What people said: ‘Easier access off and onto the island’ organisations and local businesses. next 5 years. generation as well as an increasing • Hospital and Acute services on • Isle of Jura Church of Scotland • Family Ceilidh century. These townships still remain as ‘Super-fast broadband’ progressing. This review will be carried out by ‘colony’ of children 0-12 years of age. Islay and Glasgow ‘Better roads and more street lighting’ individuals from each identified group and a This Community Action Plan is also available to • Ardlussa Sports working crofts. ‘Heli landing pad’ LOCAL PEOPLE HAVE THEIR SAY The main heritage asset in the Community ‘More affordable housing’ nominated person will report. download at juradevelopment.co.uk Community Groups & • Regatta ‘Re-distribution of land to people who actually want The CAP has been informed by extensive Housing Organisations remains the Parish Church which holds some ‘Less holiday homes’ • Jura Music Festival to live here full time. Instead of absent landlords’ Community engagement carried out from The majority of households on Jura historical photographs, documenting the ‘Better broadband’ ©Kenneth Cameron • CPAG - Corran Path Action Group • Guy Fawkes night ‘Carbon neutral island/eco-friendly/electric cars. September 2016 to September 2017. are owner-occupied, while almost a creation of the Island and villages as the • Glasgow Jura Association ‘A ferry with increased capacity’ Inter-connecting islands - free ferries as Finland’ quarter rent in the private sector • Christmas Fair Community knows them now. There is also ‘Community shop to stay open over lunch’ Cover shot and images where indicated are courtesy of Kenneth Cameron Photography, Jura. The process involved: and a small percentage occupy the • Jura Care Centre Group access to the ‘Jura Lives’ digital archives in the ‘New road’ Carrying out an online survey posted on the social rented sector. There is a • Jura Christmas Elves ENVIRONMENT Service Point. ‘A gym facility’ ‘I feel Jura in the last few years is losing its roots’ Support and funding for the preparation was provided by Jura community forum; Stakeholder interviews percentage of second-homes, vacant • Jura Community Business Outdoor Spaces ‘Getting rid of midges’ Encouraging a traditional Scottish culture or west with Community organisations including the and derelict homes. Of approximately • Jura Community Council Jura by nature is an open space, STRENGTHENING ‘Benches along the village’ coast culture is what is needed in my opinion’ local primary school and residents of the 160 dwellings, 48% are lived in, 23% • Jura Community Shop there are beaches to explore, hills to COMMUNITIES SURVEY ‘Cheaper ferry fares’ ‘I like it as it is’ Progressive Care Centre; face to face interviews are second homes, 22% are holiday climb and gentle walks through our ‘More job options’ ‘Jura is a wonderful place to grow up but once you at various local events; setting up of a dedicated lets and 7% are vacant or derelict. • Jura Development Trust What makes Jura a good place to live? village. For children, there is a ‘Pot-hole free road’ get to a certain age there is not much to do, and it social media page for views and ideas; organising • Jura Juniors on the go ©Yoga playground within the village. • Community spirit and community activities is also hard to get around when you don't drive’ Endorsed by a survey results event for the Community. ‘Working between Community groups’ Local Economy • Jura Music Festival • Scenery and access to the outdoors ‘This is my ‘Dream Jura’ don't make too many ‘Traditional music opportunities for young people’ ISLE OF JURA Thanks to everyone who took part. Income levels of full/part-time and • Jura Regatta Committee Paths and Access Character of the village changes’ ISLE OF JURA • Playground COMMUNITY VILLAGE HALL seasonal work are moderate. Self- ‘More options for teenagers’ Association COUNCIL OUR COMMUNITY NOW • Jura Village Hall Committee There is a new path initiative which • Local amenities ‘A community owned asset that would generate a employment for some is proving has been started with the Corran • Location significant income for the community that could We have summarised below the main facts • MUGA – Multi Use Games Area difficult due to technology advance- Path Action Group (CPAG). This • Community events ISLE OF JURA 2023 - ‘DREAM JURA’ go towards financing some items. (e.g. power SMALL ISLES from our Community and some of the views ment and poor broadband provision. • Playground Association generation/storage)’ MUGA PARENT COUNCIL Jura CommunityJCB Business allows circular access for everyone to Access to services This statement has been prepared using local Multi Use Games Area from the Community Views Survey. These types of levels can have an • Small Isles Parent Council • Traditions, if you lose them, the beach all year round. • Village environment residents and organisations answers to the Printed on 100% recycled paper. ‘ question - What would be your ‘Dream Jura’? Information contained within this document was collated from past surveys in addition to community consultation and comments. you lose the soul of Jura It has been written without prejudice and is current and correct to the best of our knowledge. ©Kenneth Cameron ’ ©Kenneth Cameron