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and you can help choose what goes in it!

This is the final stage in forming a Local Action Plan for Barrhead. It will identify the options most important to the community to be included in the plan.

The initial consultation was undertaken from 9th May to 20th November 2022 which allowed us to hear about local people’s priorities. You may have participated and given us your ideas which;

• identified the areas in their town you wanted to see improved,
• provided ideas for how that could happen,
• and supported the ideas of others.

We have looked at the many suggestions made and this has allowed us to develop the shortlist in this survey

East Renfrewshire Council would like to make some improvements to Cowan Park through funding received from the UK Governments Shared Prosperity Fund – Communities and Place.

During October, East Renfrewshire Council will be seeking the views of local people on some future improvements we hope to make in Cowan Park. We want to make sure that we are contacting as many individuals and organisations who have an interest in the park as we can and to make sure we plan our activities at times and in places most suitable for the majority.

Could you please take a minute to complete the short survey about your future contact preferences on the link below and we will be in touch when engagement arrangements have been made. Please also share this with your local contacts or business networks who may be interested in contributing.

The initial survey for the Barrhead Local Action Plan is now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part and shared their views about the places and spaces in Barrhead.

Fantastic Response

We have a fantastic opportunity to apply for funding that would transform Barrhead and we want your views on our proposals.

The Levelling Up Fund is designed to invest in infrastructure that improves everyday life across the UK. The £4.8 billion fund will support town centre and high street regeneration, local transport projects, and cultural and heritage assets.

Our proposed ideas for Barrhead aim to:

- support economic change resilience

- encourage active travel

- celebrate local heritage.

But it is really important that we gather views from the local community, so whether you live, work or visit Barrhead, have a look at the proposals and have your say.

Our local action plan consultation for Barrhead closes on Monday 20 June, so if you haven't yet submitted your ideas, there is still time!

We've had some great ideas and engagement from the local community, so if you're already added your thoughts, why not go and check what others have said? If you like any of them, you can give it a 'thumbs-up'. A big thanks to everyone who have participated.

The first face-to-face meeting which will help us build the Barrhead Local Action Plan took place last week at St Andrews Church and there was some really interesting discussions, so thanks to those who attended.