Forfar and Kirriemuir Locality Plan

An inclusive and sustainable economy

A skilled and adaptable workforce with attractive employment opportunities

Attractive employment opportunities

Together we will ensure business sustainability and growth by:

• supporting existing businesses
• growing new business

Together we will increase visitor accommodation with a focus on accommodation available during large events in the locality

Together we will increase the number and variety of apprenticeship opportunities available to young people in the town

Together we will improve public transport links in rural areas

Together we will Improve the digital infrastructure

Together we will market and connect tourism locally, nationally and internationally by:

• making better use of the natural environment
• further developing farmers’ markets
• developing and promoting events
• promoting existing tourist attractions
• supporting Angus wide campaigns

Together we will promote and support the development of social enterprise

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 increase children and young people’s levels of achievement and attainment through:

• early intervention
• targeted support
• greater pupil equity
• curriculum development and flexibility

Together we will improve progression and transition for people with additional support needs by:

• developing flexible learning opportunities
• creating and extending pathways

Together we will reduce the number of people who have to stay in hospital when they are well enough to be discharged

Together we will promote emotional and mental wellbeing by:

• tackling anxiety and stress
• building on existing strategies and initiatives
• developing opportunities for vulnerable and older people to be active and involved in the community

Together we will Increase digital learning capabilities by:

• increasing affordable access
• expanding learning opportunities

Together we will tackle social isolation related to:

• health and mobility
• age
• rurality

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

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 Forfar and Kirriemuir town centres by:

• improving the physical appearance
• achieving higher occupancy of property
• improving traffic flow and parking

Together we will create housing opportunities which help to develop and sustain our communities by:

• facilitating new housing, including large-scale greenfield residential development at Turfbeg and Westfield in Forfar and land South of Beechwood Place in Kirriemuir
• developing Chapelpark and Viewmount for affordable housing
• increasing and improving town centre living in Forfar and Kirriemuir
• increasing and improving housing for older people
• implementing initiatives to tackle fuel poverty

Together we will develop initiatives to make better use of the outdoor spaces in Forfar, Kirriemuir and the surrounding rural areas by:

• making improvements to Kirrie Den
• supporting initiatives to increase activities in rural areas

Together we will develop sustainable solutions to concerns arising from right turning traffic at Lochlands junction