Local Action Plans
Have your say and help shape future plans for our towns and neighbourhoods.
From May to November of 2022 we launched a series of public consultations to help develop Local Actions Plans which will assist in transforming towns and neighbourhoods across the local authority.
These surveys generated over 6000 contributions. East Renfrewshire Programme Commonplace Surveys for Barrhead, Busby, Clarkston (including Netherlee and Williamwood), Eaglesham, Giffnock, Neilston, Newton Mearns and Thornliebank.
UK and Scottish Governments provide capital regeneration funding opportunities for town centres and neighbourhoods across Scotland and our Economic Development team want to ensure that communities in East Renfrewshire are able to make the most of these opportunities by delivering on transformational plans across the area.
The Local Action Plans will help identify and develop projects that could be delivered when funding opportunities arise.
The investments can cover a wide range of projects such as upgrading town centre public realm and green spaces, making better use of land and existing buildings, shop front improvement schemes, improved digital connectivity and developing active travel opportunities.
A summary of the general feedback provided for each community can be found in the sections below. The detailed responses received are currently being discussed within the Council and with stakeholders. A draft list of the top priorities for short, medium, and long-term improvements will be produced for further public input prior to finalisation in the spring of 2023.
The Barrhead online consultation ran from 6 May until 20 June and in that time had nearly 2000 visits, generating 479 contributions and 157 news subscriptions.
The most positive comments were generated for;
- Recreation - 19
- Community facilities - 15
- Public space - 9
General topics which generated the most negative comments were:
- Paths and footways - 39
- Personal safety - 37
- Public space - 34
- Moving around - 29
Read the data summary report (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window) .
The Newton Mearns consultation ran from 6 May until 20 June 2022 and in that time had over 4,000 visits generating 1206 contributions and 316 news subscriptions.
The most positive comments were generated for:
- Recreation - 17
- Public space - 14
- Paths and footways - 12
General topics which generated the most negative comments were:
- Roads and streets - 93
- Moving around - 67
- Paths and footways - 67
- Personal safety - 57
Read the data summary report (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window) .
The Thornliebank consultation ran from 6 May until 20 June 2022 and in that time had nearly 2300 visits generating 229 contributions and 94 news subscriptions.
The most positive comments were generated for:
- Business - 3
- Public buildings - 2
- Community facilities - 2
General topics which generated the most negative comments were:
- Roads and streets - 18
- Paths and footways - 11
- Community facilities - 10
- Town Centre - 9
Read the data summary report (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window) .
The Busby consultation ran from 6 May until 20 June 2022 and in that time had over 2700 visits generating 461 contributions and 99 news subscriptions.
The most positive comments were generated for;
- Paths and footways - 4
General topics which generated the most negative comments were:
- Roads and streets - 52
- Paths and footways - 29
- Personal safety - 25
- Moving around - 24
Read the data summary report (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window) .
The Neilston consultation ran from 6 May until 20 June 2022 and in that time had over 1900 visits generating 397 contributions and 117 news subscriptions.
The most positive comments were generated for;
- Recreation - 13
- Public space 12
- Community facilities - 10
General topics which generated the most negative comments were:
- Roads and streets - 36
- Moving around - 23
- Community facilities - 22
- Public space - 21
Read the data summary report (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window) .
The Clarkston survey ran from the 3 October to the 14 November 2022. In that time there were over 2000 visits, generating 1750 contributions and 276 news subscriptions.
The most positive comments were generated for;
- Roads and Streets - 10
- Moving around - 9
- Paths and Footways - 9
General topics which generated the most negative comments were:
- Roads and Streets - 173
- Moving Around - 97
- Paths and footways - 84
- Personal safety - 70
The Giffnock survey ran from the 3 October to the 14 November 2022. In that time there were over 2000 visits, generating 890 contributions and 247 news subscriptions.
The most positive comments were generated for;
- Roads and streets - 12
- Paths and footways - 6
- Moving around 3
General topics which generated the most negative comments were:
- Roads and streets - 68
- Paths and footways - 60
- Moving around - 50
- Personal safety - 27
The Eaglesham survey ran from the 3 October to the 14 November 2022. In that time there were over 1400 visits, generating 714 contributions and 132 news subscriptions.
The most positive comments were generated for;
- Public Spaces - 7
- Public Transport - 6
- Community facilities - 5
General topics which generated the most negative comments were:
- Roads and Streets - 45
- Moving Around - 29
- Public Transport - 17
- Personal Safety - 16
