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The focus on ‘Sidlaw and Newtyle Area’ local community planning seminar was held in November 2004. The day brought together approximately 60 representatives of public sector organisations, businesses, community and voluntary organisations to explore the main issues and priorities for the area. For further detail and to access the report, please click here.
As an outcome of the seminar, a community network forum focusing on road safety was held in March 2005. For full details, please click here.
Achievements:
Over the last 12 months the Sidlaws Housing Needs Research project has developed significantly and the forum continue to progress with the project. A successful application for funding was made to the Rural Voices Action Research Competition by the Forum. Thereafter the research questionnaire was developed which was distributed to 3,150 households across the Sidlaws. 350 face to face interviews were also undertaken, with a number of public meetings also being held.
The Muirhead youth shelter has been developed, providing a meeting place for young people.
Successful rural summer activities clubs were held in Newtyle and Inveraldie areas for young people.
Development and launch of the Newtyle Path Network.
Development of the Sidlaws Paths Network and ‘it’s a Doddle’ walks for health supported by the Community Learning and Development Service, Angus Council.
Following a number of anti social behaviour incidents in Newtyle, an open evening was held bringing together community representatives with Angus Community Planning Partnership representatives including Tayside Police, to consider what needs to change in Newtyle, how it can be achieved and who will resource it. Young people added their views to the discussion whilst taking part in a street football session. Following the event a follow up newsletter was issued to all households in the village detailing discussion and the findings from the open evening. Following the open evening a number of actions are being progressed.
The ‘Call a Pal’ project was relaunched with an updated flyer issued to every household within Newtyle as a result of the anti social behaviour incidents in the village. The initiative is a partnership project between Newtyle and Eassie Community Council, Tayside Police and the local community which aims to help people respond promptly and appropriately to vandalism and anti social behaviour.
With effect from 29 March 2004 an improved bus service between Forfar and Newtyle was introduced, which provides opportunities for employment, education and social activities for the residents in Newtyle not previously accessible by public transport.
2004/05 Angus Community Plan Progress Report and Review
The Angus Community Plan Progress Report and Review 2004/05 details partnership priorities for the coming 12 months and beyond. Against each of these priorities, activities have been identified with timescales, partners involved and the intended outcome - allowing you to see what is planned to deliver on your priorities.
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MILESTONES/ACTIVITIES |
TIMESCALE |
PARTNERS |
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Improved access to services and information within the area
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Improve access to services and information
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Establish drop in surgeries in Newtyle
Revision of the current mobile library timetable to include a service to Ballumbie and Piperdam areas Improve communication and strengthen links between public sector organisations and community and voluntary groups Minibus to be purchased
which will be based in Newtyle for
community and voluntary groups use Access to health services, information and support to young people from a health professional via the Youth Bytes! bus |
Monthly commencing in 2005
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Local elected member,
Tayside police, local community
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Improved facilities and activities for young people and positive lifestyle choices
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Consider the facilities and activities available to young people and support young people to participate in activities leading to positive lifestyle choices
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Street workers’ initiative
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Weekly during 2005
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Angus Council Community
Learning and Development, Young
people Birkhill & Muirhead Park Development Fund Group, Angus Council, Tayside Police, local community Angus Council, community council, the Community
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Improved environmental conditions within the community
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Reduce vandalism, litter and encourage recycling
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Continue the ‘Call a Pal’ scheme
Installation of a kerbside recycling collection system Hold start up meeting in relation to establishing a new neighbourhood watch scheme for Strathmartine Consider utilising the mobile CCTV unit to tackle anti social behaviour incidents Appointment of village officer based in Newtyle, Muirhead and Birkhill to carry out duties concerned with sweeping, collection and removal of litter, dirt, leaves and weeds from public spaces |
2005
Spring 2005
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Newtyle and Eassie Community Council, Tayside Police, the community Angus Council, Community Councils, the community
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Consider and improve the existing transport provision within the area to improve access to services and facilities
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Carry out consultation
exercise on local bus services
servicing the Murroes, Tealing,
Bridgefoot and Auchterhouse areas Revisions/improvements to provision if applicable |
Dec 04/Jan 05
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Angus Council, Local Community |
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Appropriate housing is available within the Sidlaws area to all citizens
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Research into the Housing needs within the Sidlaws area as part of developing a Local Housing Strategy for Angus
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Meetings of the Sidlaws
Housing Forum Initial findings from the research available Full report available and launch of research |
Regular meetings of the forum during 2005 Dec 04/Jan 05
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Sidlaws Housing Forum - consisting of representatives from the Community Councils, the community, Angus Council, Dundee City Council, Angus Rural Partnership, Communities Scotland, NHS Tayside |
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Improved road conditions and direction signs
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Consider improvements to the road conditions and direction signs
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Continue day to day routine maintenance for running repairs to keep road and footway network safe and serviceable Road and footway resurfacing - Rosemount Road and Crescent Road and footway resurfacing - Sidlaw Terrace (adopted section) and Post Box road Investigate the possibility of undertaking improvements to direction signs |
Ongoing 2005
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Angus Council, Community Councils, The Community
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For more information download the Sidlaw/Newtyle section (PDF 41K) of the Angus Community Plan Progress Report and Review 2004/05.
Statistical information showing progress in the Sidlaw/Newtyle area can be seen in the Sidlaw/Newtyle area (PDF 45K) of the Angus Community Plan Progress Report and Review 2004/05 Indicators Supplement.
Background information
Focus on Sidlaw / Newtyle Seminar - November 2004
Approximately 50 representatives of public sector organisations, businesses and community and voluntary groups took part in a seminar at the Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort in November which explored the main issues and priorities for the Sidlaw and Newtyle area.
The event, which was hosted by the Angus Community Planning Partnership to develop local community planning, focused on priorities for improved partnership working in the Sidlaw and Newtyle area. This included strategic issues for organisations, work between local representatives of organisations in the area, and between communities, community groups and voluntary organisations.
Delegates received a progress report on community planning to date within Angus. Various presentations included information on the land use planning framework and updates on the work of the Sidlaws Housing Research, the Newtyle Path Network and the Birkhill and Muirhead Park Development Group.
A number of workshops gave delegates the opportunity to exchange views and ideas with other participants and identify a number of priority issues for the future development of the Sidlaw and Newtyle area.
A number of issues arising from the discussions included the following:
Improved transport provision
Increased road safety
Addressing the needs of young people - including improved facilities and activities
Developing links and improving communication between public sector organisations and community and voluntary sector groups
Accessing information and services including rural health services
Economic development including rural employment opportunities
All the points discussed at the seminar are included in the report (PDF 197KB). Following some further consultation, the findings will inform local action and the review of the Angus Community Plan.
Community Network Forum: Focusing on Road Safety
This event was held on 23 March 2005 at Wellbank Community Hall. Arranged as a follow-on from the seminar in November 2004, which identified road safety and signage issues as key priorities, members of the local community, community groups, elected members, council officers and partners decided on a number of actions as follows:
establishment of regular meetings on road safety and signage in the Sidlaw/Newtyle area
continue to encourage the use of ACCESSline and Crimestoppers for reporting of issues and incidents
identifying and progressing specific improvements in relation to road safety, utilising small sums of money available via Angus Council
The report from the meeting can be accessed by clicking here (PDF 196KB)
A follow-up Community Network Forum will be arranged for autumn/winter 2005 to discuss another of the key issues identified at the seminar.