Appendix 1 - Green Living Fund Proposal Summaries
Perth and Kinross Council · 20 March 2024
Back to Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee — 20 March 2024 and its agenda
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APPENDIX 1 GREEN LIVING FUND PROPOSAL SUMMARIES Eastern Perthshire Project Purpose Kirkmichael Community Garden Contributing to the development of the garden and new supplies. Wisecraft Blooms: Renewal & Wellbeing Creating a new greenspace for growing fruit, vegetables and wildflowers. Learn How to Upcycle Furniture Running a series of upcycling workshops Reducing Surplus Food Waste and making it available to all Contributing to the running cost of Community Fridge spaces in Blairgowrie and Rattray BaRI Growers – learning to grow your own food Purchasing growing equipment such as growbags, planters and seeds Net Zero - sustainable future for Madoch Centre Purchasing and installing a heat pump to reduce emission in heating. Rattray Community Garden - water collection & running costs Investing in water collection resources for reusing water, and purchasing additional resources. Rooted in Blairgowrie & Rattray - A fruit tree planted for each baby born in B&R Establishing a Biodiversity Park where trees are planted each year for the babies born in the town that year, inspired by Blairgowrie & Rattray's new town twinning with Brebieres in France Our Garden Community Opportunity Enhancing their community garden and involve the local community.
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HIGHLAND Project Purpose Tool Library in Aberfeldy and Pitlochry Supporting the start-up costs of two tool libraries for Aberfeldy and Pitlochry for community members can borrow tools or equipment that they need for their projects, reducing barriers to tool access and saving money or those in the community. Community Food Growing in Pitlochry Building new garden infrastructure including polytunnels, a child-friendly area and fruit tree nursery Empowering folks to envisage tangible action through film screenings discussions Raising awareness and promoting discussion about climate change through thought provoking film, lived experience and information sharing by delivering a monthly programme over the next year. Cycle Hub and Workshop in Aberfeldy Purchasing tools and equipment for the cycle workshop STRATHTAY Project Purpose No cost, Low cost Pantry Supporting the running of Bankfoot Foodshare Indoor Pantry From Soil to Seed and Back Again: food growing for a changing planet Enhancing the Perthshire Seed Library, by developing vegetable growing plots, raising awareness and running workshops Denmarkfield Allotments Community Hub Building a Community Hub for Denmarkfield Allotments Climate Chat & Action - Events & workshops Running a series of events based on transport, repair and reuse and food Wizzy-WARP24 Running various outdoor activities from those with disadvantages, challenges and additional needs
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STRATHEARN & STRATHALLAN Project Purpose Cargo bikes and increased bike access and recognition Running a feasibility study on setting up a Community Cargo Bike Delivery Service Crieff in Leaf Purchasing additional equipment such as composting bins to make local composting easier. Auchterarder Town Bus Service Maintaining at least a three-day a week timetable on Auchterarder Town Bus Service from April 2024 Remake Refills High Street Relocation Relocating Remake Refills to centre of Crieff KINROSS-SHIRE Project Purpose Glenfarg Connectivity Expanding existing offering in the form of an hourly service to Perth for Glenfarg residents Mens Shed Insulation and Heating Insulating the roof space, replacing the boiler with an efficient one and replacing the radiators to reduce heating costs Milnathort Core Paths Renting a storage container for their Flailing Machine and other equipment for an initial 12-month period before a more permanent option can be found Greener Glenfarg Group Supporting activities for early 2024, including an Energy Fair, cinema events, clothes swaps, tool shares etc. Better Batteries for our Community E-bikes - Glenfarg Freewheelers Upgrading two foldable e-bikes for community use, following a successful trial Kinross-shire Repair Café Setting up a Repair Café encouraging locals to reduce waste through repairing broken items Broke Not Broken: Reducing Food Poverty and Food Miles across Kinross-shire Trialling an online food voucher distribution service A Greener Glenfarg Community Centre Installing solar panels and batteries to reduce electrical costs
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ALMOND & EARN Project Purpose Bus Shelter - Ember All Electric Inter City Bus Service Contributing to the cost of a Bus Shelter for the Ember Bus Stop in Bridge of Earn A Greener Flexible Space for the Community Purchasing and Installing an Air Source Heat Pump Countryside Climate Champions Starting a new Green Shoots initiative including designing a distributing a newsletter, Community Education talk, teaching days and other practical costs PERTH CITY Project Purpose Social Flock - School Uniform Bank Supporting the costs of running a School Uniform Bank and providing new school bags for each child Letham Climate Action- Supporting a Greener Letham Improving water supply for plot holders and installing raised flower beds to increase opportunities On The Mend Supporting the continuation of On The Mend through renting a High Street property, engaging the community in recycling, opening for longer hours, share skills across the community with increased volunteer involvement Waste Not, Want Not Purchasing a Blast Freezer after returning a borrowed appliance to distribute fresh foo safely YMCA Tayside - Eco Ambassadors Programme Training a group of young people to co- design and deliver a wide range of climate action activities and workshops across Perth. Perth Good Food Network Establishing a Good Food Network for Perth & Kinross including employing a Project Co-ordinator, Event Costs, Appliances etc EcoHarmony: Nurturing Sustainable Lifestyles Running a selection of activities including workshops, cooking classes and surplus food distribution. Creating a city centre space for nature and nurture. Transforming a sizeable overgrown garden on Ropemakers Close into a health promoting public asset and nature garden to be enjoyed by people passing or living in the neighbourhood.