Angus Community Planning

Forfar & District

Forfar - Restenneth

Local Community Planning

Community Planning is the term used to describe a range of activity which is intended to:

This community planning work takes place both on an Angus-wide basis and locally.

In Forfar and District Area the following local Community Planning activities are in place.

Forfar and District Local Community Planning Team

This Angus Council Team assists local communities and local groups to contribute to the planning of public services for the area, and to contribute to the wider policy discussions. This includes support to the Forfar Area Partnership which draws together a range of local organisations.

The team also help local groups to initiate and run local projects to improve community life. This help is available to a wide range of groups e.g. Resident groups, Local action groups.

The team undertake localised community appraisals and also conduct local visioning exercises to help create an agreed vision which can inform planning.

If you would like help with a particular issue or initiative then please contact:

William Wallace House
Orchardbank Business Park
Forfar DD8 1WH

Email: ForfarDistrictLCPT@angus.gov.uk

Photograph of Lee Haxton

Lee Haxton
Community Planning Officer
Tel: 01307 474788
Email: haxtonl@angus.gov.uk

 

Graeme Hodge

Graeme Hodge
Community Learning and Development Officer
Tel: 01307 476072
Email: hodgeg@angus.gov.uk

 

Barbara Reid

Barbara Reid
Community Planning Engagement Assistant
Tel: 01307 474737
Email: reidb@angus.gov.uk

Forfar map

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Local Area Profile

The Community Profile (500 KB PDF) provides a summary of facts, figures and trends in your community, to help people and organisations to understand and anticipate change. The Community Profile will be updated in 2012.

Local Community Plan

The Local Community Plan (1.5 MB PDF) provides an overview of planned developments in services in the area and an outline of the community's aspirations and priorities. The Local Community Plan will be updated in 2013.

The Forfar and Area Partnership

The Forfar and Area Partnership draws together all of the public and community-run groups in the area, using their experience and knowledge to contribute to policy discussions and to promote collaboration.

Local Community Planning Partnerships can liaise with Angus-wide thematic planning groups:

These links allow local groups to contribute to wider policy discussions.

Community Councils

There are two community councils in the Forfar and District area:

The community councils work to represent the views of their particular area. This covers any matters seen locally to be of importance and also includes a specific role in commenting on local planning issues.

Local Elected Members

The four councillors for the Forfar and District ward represent the community on Angus Council. Councillors also represent Angus Council on a range of other bodies which provide services in Angus.

Forfar Children's and Learning Partnership

Draws together a range of agencies concerned with services for young people and educational provision for the whole community.

Forfar and District Local Community Safety Partnership

Draws together a range of agencies working locally to improve community safety.

Annual Housing Consultation Roadshow

This annual event provides groups and individuals with an opportunity to discuss developments in housing provision and management in their areas, and contribute to policy discussions. This forms one part of an overall approach to Tenant Participation in Angus.