Forfar and Kirriemuir Locality Plan

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Our vision for Forfar and Kirriemuir

Our vision for Forfar and Kirriemuir is linked to the vision for Angus outlined in the Local Outcomes Improvement Plan.

We see a future  in which:

Economy

  • our economy is strong and growing and we make the most of its unique assets
  • here is local well paid employment which people access to meet their needs
  • our area is a competitive location for employers and a ‘go to’ destination for local, national and international visitors

People

  • our people enjoy good physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
  • they live healthy and active lives, free from the impact of poverty and inequality
  • children and families in the Forfar and Kirriemuir area are well supported by everyone to develop their resilience and improve their quality of life
  • our children and young people all achieve and attain at the highest possible level
  • people of all ages are involved in service planning which is focussed on delivering the services they need to achieve what matters most to them
  • services which support people are delivered flexibly to take account of access issues and ensure that people are not disadvantaged by where in the locality they live

Place

  • the Forfar and Kirriemuir locality is a good place to live, work and visit
  • our town centres are vibrant places with a mix of social, residential and retail activity
  • our villages are welcoming and we place a high value on the spectacular rural landscape and natural environment
  • Forfar and Kirriemuir is a “connected place”, which has good road and path networks
  • transport arrangements make it easy for people to move about the locality and to access other places in Angus and beyond
  • everyone in the locality has access to good digital connections which make it possible for them to socialise, work, access services and take opportunities easily