Forfar and Kirriemuir Locality Plan

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What people are telling us

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  • we need to attract new business to the area and help existing businesses to grow
  • social isolation, especially of elderly people and in the more rural areas, is a problem
  • we should find new uses for empty properties in the town centres
  • there is a need to review and improve traffic flow and parking in Forfar and introduce traffic calming measures in Newtyle and other villages
  • there should be more apprenticeship opportunities for young people in the area
  • Kirrie den needs tidied up and made to feel safer and more attractive to use!
  • we need more, and better, housing for older people
  • there should be better support mechanisms and networking opportunities for carers
  • we need to find ways to provide adequate visitor accommodation, especially during big events
  • we need to work together to improve young people's success at school and in wider learning
  • we need better transport links between the towns and especially in the rural areas
  • accommodation for community organisations and activities in Kirriemuir needs to be improved