Shaping Helensburgh's Future: The Timeline

This community-led initiative aims to shape the future of our town, reflecting the needs, aspirations, and priorities of all who live, work, and visit here. The journey to create our Local Place Plan is divided into three main stages: POLLS, PRIORITIES, and PLAN.

Each stage offers unique opportunities for community engagement and input. From surveys and community events to draft reviews and final submissions, this timeline outlines the key milestones in our collective effort to create a vision for Helensburgh's future. We encourage everyone to participate at each stage, ensuring that our Local Place Plan truly represents the diverse voices of our community.

October 2024 - December 2024: POLLS Stage

  • Launch of community survey for residents, businesses, community groups, and visitors

  • Survey available online at Vision for Helensburgh website

  • Paper copies available at the library, community hub, and Destination Helensburgh

  • Community engagement at local events, schools, youth groups, and businesses

  • Social media promotion of the survey

January 2025 - March 2025: PRIORITIES Stage

  • Series of community event days across Helensburgh

  • Events to include:

    • Drop-in exhibitions

    • Community chit-chats showcasing ongoing local initiatives

    • Walk-wheel and talk town tours

    • Public workshops

  • Translation of survey findings into proposals for the Local Place Plan

April 2025 - May 2025: PLAN Stage

  • Production of first draft of the Local Place Plan

  • Community review and improvement of the draft plan

Early 2025 (Specific date TBC)

  • Final community event for last comments on the draft plan

  • Online consultation for additional feedback

June 2025

  • Submission of the final community-led Local Place Plan to Argyll and Bute Council

Post-Submission

  • Plan registration as an official "Local Place Plan"

  • Community action to implement the plan

Throughout the process, local community groups such as Helensburgh Community Council, Plastic Free Helensburgh, Helensburgh Community Hub, and Destination Helensburgh will be involved. Argyll and Bute Council and local government planning and development departments will also play a role in the process.

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