Community Involvement
This looks for examples of community empowerment, where groups have been active with or through the planning service.
STALLED SPACE INITIATIVE - GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
About this initiative
The initiative focuses on the temporary use of vacant or under-utilised land to deliver a range of projects, enabling physical renewal and fostering community empowerment throughout Glasgow.
Reason for Award
This initiative has been given an Award because the partners have used passion, commitment and innovation to turn neglected vacant environments into positive spaces for people. With an understanding of the relationship to health and wellbeing, the project is making a real difference to the confidence and capacity of communities across the city.
Who made it happen
Glasgow City Council | Glasgow Housing Association | Creative Scotland | Public Art Scotland | Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network
Contact
Seamus Connolly - Seamus.Connolly@glasgow.gsx.gov.uk
CRAIGNISH COMMUNITY PLAN - ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
About this initiative
The Craignish Community Plan was developed by the local community in partnership with the council's planning policy team. The principle of the Community Plan is to set out a vision for how the Craignish community wants to develop and to set out actions for achieving its aspirations.
Reason for Commendation
This initiative has been given a Commendation because it is an excellent example of how communities can work together to deliver a good quality land-use plan for a small amount of resource, with support from the Council. The simple yet effective plan-based document is accessible to all and is used by the Argyll and Bute Council as Supplementary Planning Guidance. The Judges look forward to seeing the Plan implemented and integrated within the Local Development Plan.
Who made it happen
Argyll and Bute Council | Craignish Community Council
Contact
Fergus Murray - Fergus.murray@argyll-bute.gsx.gov.uk