Argyll and Bute Council Community Development Team Update
Argyll and Bute Council · 13 May 2025
Back to Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group — 13 May 2025 and its agenda
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Community Development Helensburgh & Lomond: ACPG Update: March / April for May Meeting Supporting Communities Fund – The Supporting Communities Fund is open until the 26th May and invites applications from Community groups and organisations across A&B. The fund offers awards up to £1500, and this year has moved online to improve access: More information and pre application support can be found here: https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/my-community/communities-and-partnerships/supporting-communities-fund Princess Louise Hall – Group are meeting fortnightly with Rona Gold, CD team, and Estates to discuss steps prior to final lease agreement. The group are now in receipt of building survey recently commissioned by A&B Council which shall allow for a staged approach to building works. The group are in discussions with funders and have identified some who may support the project. Group had an Easter sale and event over the weekends of 12-14th April and 18-20th. Members of the CD team had volunteered and helped the group prepare for these sales. Kirkmichael Community Development Group : held cycling day on Saturday 29th March with Cycling UK – in spite of poor weather the session was moderately well attended with community interest in the groups future plans for the playground and pitch. The group have engaged recently with the Amenities and Community Development department; yet are keen to have a wider discussion to realise their ambitions. KCDG would welcome any involvement from interested parties. KCDG have produced an outline sketch for discussion and how they envision possible developments. Discussions with a number of community organisations on subject of facility development and management, including local bowling clubs, Gibson Hall, Helensburgh Rugby Club. There are a lot of
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commonalities between groups as looking to manage running costs and develop use of their respective buildings. A possible area for action is energy costs and groups have been directed to relevant funds including Business energy Scotland’s Loan and cashback scheme which is also open to charities https://businessenergyscotland.org/smeloan/ Friends of Hermitage Park – held a Fun day on Easter Saturday in Hermitatge Park. This is part of the group’s aim of adding to the life of the park and encouraging wider use; while engaging new members to build their organisation. The event was organised by the Events Team at Helensburgh Civic Centre, and delivered in partnership with the Friends of hermitage Park. Rhu and Shandon CC – have met with the Community Payback Work Supervisor and CDO to discuss potential programme of works to help improve drainage on Lover’s Lane. a core path in the village. Group in discussion on how to repair path after heavy rainfall in Storm Eowyn. This fits with elements of “place” in the groups engagement for their local place plan.