Pictured: Nailer Park in Camelon.
A unique world-café style workshop has been organised to give Camelon residents the chance to shape the future of their neighbourhood as part of the area's Community Action Plan (CAP).
Building on the success of last year’s Halloween-themed event, the drop-in session takes place on Monday 25 November 2024 in Camelon Education Centre's Rosebank Hall, from 3.30pm to 6.00pm.
On the day, people will move between stalls dedicated to the five core themes that have already been identified by the local community:
- Community safety
- Outdoor space
- Health and wellbeing
- Things to do
- Economic Activity
At each stall, attendees will have the chance to discuss draft actions developed on the back of previous community engagement efforts aimed at benefiting the Camelon area.
People will also have the chance to discuss ideas with others in attendance as well as with members of Falkirk’s Community Planning Partnership over a cup of tea and a biscuit. This event gives local people the opportunity to 'take ownership’ of the Community Action Plan and what it contains.
What is a CAP?
Pictured: A section of the Forth & Clyde Canal that flows through Camelon.
A Community Action Plan is a collaborative initiative that puts local people at the heart of shaping their community’s future. Through surveys, focus groups and meaningful discussions, residents will be able to share their aspirations, concerns, and ideas for a vibrant, thriving Camelon for the next 10 years. Local people can sign up to be involved in the CAP on an ongoing basis to ensure it is delivered for their community.
Cllr Cecil Meiklejohn, Leader of Falkirk Council said:
"This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for local people to come together, share ideas, and actively participate in the decisions that will shape the future of the area in which they live."
For those who cannot make it along to the workshop, a survey will be launched in December to gather further feedback on the proposed CAP and associated actions.
For more information email communityplanning@falkirk.gov.uk.