Brechin and Montrose Locality Plan | Angus Council

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Our priorities and what we are going to do

leaf diagram showing our priorities

Theme	Outcomes	Areas for action
Economy	An inclusive and sustainable economy A skilled and adaptable workforce with attractive employment opportunities Attractive employment opportunities	Together we will support business growth, investment and job opportunities: implementing North Angus Tay Cities projects (if approved) implementing Phase Two of the Montrose South Regeneration Project supporting businesses to grow attracting inward investment Together we will promote the Brechin and Montrose area locally, nationally and internationally by: developing local tourism activities aligning with Visit Angus campaigns Together we will improve digital connectivity Together we will promote and support the development of social enterprise
People	The best start in life for children More opportunities for people to achieve success Improved physical, mental and emotional health and well-being	Together we will promote emotional and mental wellbeing by: tackling anxiety and stress building on existing strategies and initiatives Together we will Increase digital learning capabilities by: extending affordable access expanding learning opportunities Together we will take early action to support families and communities at risk from: domestic abuse drug and alcohol use criminality anti-social behaviour impact of disabilities Together we will increase access to, and uptake of, leisure activities Together we will develop opportunities for vulnerable older people to be active and involved in the community Together we will improve long-term prospects for young people by: increasing achievement and attainment developing post school pathways to learning and employment improving post-school transitions reducing youth unemployment Together we will assist older people to live at home for longer by: improving health supporting self-management of health conditions and health care better integrating health and social care Together we will promote and support the integration of minority communities in Brechin and Montrose Together we will implement the Aspiring Communities Project to tackle poverty and inequality in East Brechin
Place	An enhanced, protected and enjoyed natural and built environment A reduced carbon footprint Safe, secure, vibrant and sustainable communities	Together we will improve the quality of Brechin and Montrose town centres by: improving physical appearance achieving higher occupancy of property achieving the right balance between pedestrians and vehicles Together we will improve connections within the locality and with the rest of Angus and Scotland by: improving public transport connections developing the roads infra-structure – links to the A90 developing footpaths developing cycle routes and paths improving signage and way finding Together we will create housing opportunities that help to develop and sustain our communities by: creating new housing, including affordable housing to buy or rent (eg at Sunnyside) implementing housing led re-generation in South Montrose and East Brechin developing town centre living Together we will minimise effects of coastal erosion in Montrose