KINCARDINE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN

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1 KINCARDINE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN

2 CONTENTS 2 INTRODUCTION 3 OUR COMMUNITY NOW 5 LIKES 6 DISLIKES 7 OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE 8 MAIN STRATEGIES AND PRIORITIES 10 ACTION 14 MAKING IT HAPPEN

3 2 INTRODUCTION The plan will be our guide for what we - as a community - try to make happen over the next 5 years. 400 COMMUNITY VIEWS SURVEY FORMS WERE RETURNED FROM OUR 1000 HOUSES. 20 STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS AND INTERVIEWS WERE HELD WITH LOCAL GROUPS, BUSINESSES, AND SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS. AROUND 550 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE COMMUNITY FUTURES EVENT. KINCARDINE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN This Community Action Plan summarises community views & information about: Kincardine our community now Our Vision for the future of Kincardine Main strategies & priorities - the issues that matter most to the community Our plan for priority projects and actions THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART It s a really good response and gives weight to the priorities identified in this community action plan KINCARDINE COMMUNITY FUTURES STEERING GROUP The preparation of the Community Action Plan has been guided by a local steering group which brings together representatives of the Kincardine Community Council, Kincardine Community Association, Kincardine Tenants & Residents, Gala Committee, Bridge to Youth Project, Scouts & Guides, Action for Change, Tulliallan Primary School, Tulliallan Family Council, local Councillors and many other interested local residents. LOCAL PEOPLE HAVE THEIR SAY The Community Action Plan has been informed by extensive community engagement carried out over a five month period from September 2013 to January The process involved: a community views survey, which was delivered to all houses in Kincardine; stakeholder interviews and meetings with different groups and individuals representing all aspects of the community; preparing a community profile detailing facts and figures about the community; a Community Futures Event held on 25 January 2014; Young people were represented on the Steering Group and very much involved in the whole planning process. We welcome continued involvement from the whole community in taking forward this Community Action Plan

4 3 OUR COMMUNITY NOW We have summarised below some of the main facts and figures from the Community Profile - a report produced by the Steering Group to give a picture of Kincardine as it is now. KINCARDINE COMMUNITY PROFILE SUMMARY LOCATION Kincardine is a small town located on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, in Fife, 6 miles east of Alloa and 11 miles west of Dunfermline. The town was given the status of a Burgh in POPULATION The population is currently around 3,000 and has dropped slightly in the last 10 years. 27% of the population is of pensionable age, compared to 21% for Fife as a whole. In contrast the percentage of children dropped from over 18% to 14.5% between 2001 and HOUSING There is an eclectic mix of housing in Kincardine, including a conservation area with old terraced fishing cottages, housing estates built over the last 50 years, and modern affordable flats and houses. Three distinctive blocks of high flats used to stand out above the skyline, built in the 1960 s to house workers at the Kincardine & Longannet Power stations. The last of the high flats was demolished recently, and attractive new houses now accommodate residents. LOCAL ECONOMY AND EMPLOYMENT Kincardine was a successful trading port in the 17th century, the second largest in Scotland. As a result, shipbuilding, sailmaking and ropemaking became key industries along with coal mining. Kincardine Power station was built in the 1950s and a few years later, Longannet Power station. Kincardine Power Station was demolished in Most employees at Longannet Power Station are now contract workers. The Scottish Police College is now a main local employer. Kincardine is very well situated for road links and many people commute to Alloa, Dunfermline, Stirling, Falkirk, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

5 4 SCHOOLS & CHILDCARE Tulliallan Primary School - The present school building opened in 1975, with two classes at each level. The school roll now stands at approx. 200 (including 50 nursery children) Out of school care - Fife Council runs an out of school club for Primary 1 7 pupils. The breakfast club meets in the Community Centre and the after school club session is held in the Gym/Dinner Hall at the school. Childcare there are currently 4 childminders in the village Kincardine Parent & Toddler Group Secondary education for secondary education children travel by bus to Dunfermline COMMUNITY FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES Library & Fife Council local office Post Office Community Centre Breakfast Club, Cafe Connect, Parent & Toddlers, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Art Class, Line Dancing, Elderobics, Dance class, slimming class, Tulliallan Pipes and Drums, Target Sports club, SGI-UK Buddhist Group Old Peoples Welfare Hall Carpet bowling, dance class, Darby & Joan, Krav Maga self defence Bowling Club - Wednesday night bingo, music nights Church Hall Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Boys Brigade, Anchor Boys, Women s Guild, Men s Club, Scottish Country Dancing Police office - unstaffed SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES Tulliallan Golf club Bowling Club Tulliallan Football Field & pavilion Scottish Police College has sports hall, football pitches, gym, swimming pool not generally available to the public HEALTH & CARE Kincardine Health Centre provides: Various clinics asthma, diabetic, CHD /Hypertension, smoking cessation Nurse services district nurse, practice nurse, cardiovascular, travel immunisations Children s services baby clinic, child hearing, child immunisations, child assessment Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Health visitors, Phlebotomist There is a dental practice and a dispensing chemist Nearest hospital emergency services are at Larbert Forth Valley Royal Hospital ENVIRONMENT There is access from Kincardine to Devilla Forest, the grounds at Tulliallan Castle, and the start of the Fife Coastal path. Within the Kincardine Community Council area lie 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest and 3 Wildlife Sites. Part of the area is within the Inner Forth Landscape Partnership Heritage Lottery funded project. A community garden has recently been developed in the grounds of Tulliallan Castle. HERITAGE Many points of historic interest include: The Bordie Standing Stone Blackadder Castle, built in the 13th century Tulliallan Castle The Mercat Cross The Old Kirk and Graveyard The Village Green Scotlands Inn used by drovers waiting for the ferry across to Falkirk Tryst Market Ye Auld Hoose used by the seafarers The High Pier & the sloping Ferry Pier Carved marriage lintel and fire insurance number stones on older houses

6 5 OUR COMMUNITY NOW LIKES COMMUNITY VIEWS SURVEY Community spirit & friendly people 48.3% Location 38% Nature & feel of the community 28.4% Services 25.6% Environment and outdoor recreation 19.7% Community groups, activities and events 13.4% Shops & amenities 13.2% History 10.4% Housing 5.6% I like our close knit community especially when we seem to need it the most. W h a t p e o p l e s a Sense of community. Everybody knows everybody. We moved here last year and have been made to feel very welcome. Well located, good road links if you are a car user. Where it s positioned, right in the middle of Scotland, easy access to everywhere. It has good communications to the west, particularly Glasgow, and Falkirk. It permits a rural way of life in an otherwise busy Central Belt. Feels like a very safe village to raise a family. That it is a small community but has a lot of potential. I like that we have a school nearby that has good facilities. Convenient health centre, library & post office. Nice scenery and walks about in the area. Attractive and accessible surrounding countryside for walking, cycling etc. Ready access to police college grounds. The range of community activities e.g. scouts, guides, Boys Brigade, country dancing, bowling, old folks, local history. i d : 400 responses were made by local residents in our Community Views Survey. Here is what people said they like about the community now Good programme of activities and support available for the elderly. I like that the community comes together for large events namely the Gala day and Christmas Eve celebrations. I like Kincardine s assortment of shops and takeaways. Many of the little alleys and streets have retained their old fishing village style and charm. I live in the new houses and like what they have done where the flats had been.

7 6 DISLIKES COMMUNITY VIEWS SURVEY Village appearance 48.9% Traffic, Roads & Parking 33.9% Lack of Community Facilities & Activities 28.3% Anti Social Behaviour 22% Shops & Services 19.5% Public Transport 14.7% Environmental Surroundings 8.6%... and what they were not so keen on! W h a t p e o p l e s a i d : HATE the boarded up nursing home when you first come into the village and the boarded up bank, they both look terrible and give a bad impression. The Mercat Cross in the High Street is an eyesore. There has been railings round it now for about two years. Too many traffic lights that can easily be misread - bring back the round-about, now that we have less through traffic. The roads are also in a dreadful state being full of potholes. Lack of enforcing of no parking rules and disregard of 20mph speed limit. Lack of leisure / sports facilities other than golf club or bowling club. The lack of facilities for classes such as badminton, keep fit, tennis and that the comunity has no opportunity to access the swimming pool at the police college now. Also there are some play parks that are out of date and are a safety issue. Nothing for young people which causes a problem in the high street at the weekend. I think the police office is a waste of money nobody is ever there and you hardly ever see any police in the village. No banks and possibly no post office in near future. Too many pubs and take-away places. Lack of public toilets for visitors and also for passengers on the park and ride bus service. Lack of transport from Sivewright Court to the village. I don t like that it s so complicated to get to Stirling by bus! There is no train station close enough for easy transport to Stirling or Alloa. Waterfront littered with bottles and rubbish and weeds shocking! The litter on the streets and in the burn behind Glebe Road.

8 7 KINCARDINE OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE This statement has been prepared to summarise the main aspirations for the future as expressed by local people and organisations. Kincardine will flourish and prosper, with a vibrant village centre, a culture of enterprise and plenty to attract people to live, work or visit here. We will have made the most of our rich and fascinating heritage, and the opportunities on our doorstep for enjoying the coast and the countryside. Kincardine will have an excellent range of services and facilities to cater for all ages and sectors of our community, and there will be a responsive relationship with Fife Council and other service providers. This will be a place to be proud of with attractive buildings, clean and well maintained streets and open spaces. The village character will be retained, while being well connected across central Scotland by road, bus and rail. Kincardine s strong community spirit will be alive with volunteers, businesses, community groups, activities and events all playing their part. We will support the development of young people as they are of key importance to Kincardine s future prosperity

9 8 MAIN STRATEGIES AND PRIORITIES These are the main strategies and priorities to address the issues that matter most to the community. We will work towards achieving these in partnership with public agencies and other supporters. THEME 1: VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT Kincardine has a wealth of historic buildings and some parts of the village are conservation areas. However some of the iconic buildings and sites have been allowed to deteriorate, and there is an increasing air of neglect and lack of care. The centre of the village should be attractive and welcoming, with facilities that will encourage locals and visitors to spend time here. Main priorities: Clean up Kincardine! Improvements to the built environment Public toilets Community gardens & flowers THEME 2: TRAFFIC, TRANSPORT & ACCESS TO SERVICES The condition of many roads and pavements has also deteriorated, adding to the run down look as well as causing hazards for motorists and pedestrians. One of the biggest concerns however, are the problems caused by the traffic light system that was introduced as a temporary measure while repairs were being made to the bridge. Main priorities: Improve roads & pavements Better traffic management system Public & community transport A more local High School THEME 3: SPORT & RECREATION FACILITIES The sports hall at Kincardine Community Centre has been unusable for several years, and is soon to be demolished by Fife Council. We have no space suitable for any sort of indoor sport, other than bowls. To access a swimming pool, or indoor facility for football or badminton, residents have to travel to Alloa or Dunfermline. Similarly, outdoor play & recreation facilities are in need of upgrading. Main priorities: Indoor sports & recreation facilities Children s play areas Bus services to Dunfermline and Glasgow are excellent. Being on the very edge of Fife, we are closer to many services in Alloa, Stirling and Falkirk, but the bus services are infrequent and expensive. Children have to travel for 30 minutes by bus to reach high school in Dunfermline, and we would dearly love to have a local secondary school to serve all the West Fife villages. There is a strong desire to see the railway station in Kincardine re-opened which would then provide commuters and visitors with a quick and sustainable connection to Stirling, Edinburgh and beyond.

10 9 MAIN STRATEGIES AND PRIORITIES THEME 4: COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES We have a number of community facilities, and need to consider the best way to manage and develop them for the future needs of the community. The Kincardine Community Centre is the main venue and could be improved with investment, but at the moment is owned by Fife Council. The community would like to have a long lease or ownership of the Centre, and could then raise funds to improve it offering more activities particularly for young people. Events that make the most of our local talent, history and surrounding countryside would sustain community spirit as well as attract visitors. Having a central resource to publicise activities would ensure that information is readily available to all. Main priorities: Improve facilities at the Community Centre More activities for young people Affordable, sustainable housing Community events Community information THEME 5: NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE ASSETS Kincardine is within the Heritage Lottery Funded Inner Forth Landscape Partnership area, it is at the start of the Fife Coastal Path, on the edge of Devilla Forest, and has a heritage that ranges from distilleries to shipbuilding, coalmining to a 13th century Castle. But very few people know about it! We aim to develop and promote our natural and cultural heritage assets, to generate community pride and boost our local economy. Main priorities: Improve the harbour & pier area Paths and trails developed Local heritage researched and promoted Promotion of all village attractions To assist in working with Fife Council and other agency partners, we show in the table below how the themes in the Kincardine Community Action Plan relate to the main themes identified by South West Fife Local Community Plan. SW FIFE LOCAL COMMUNITY PLAN REDUCING INEQUALITIES housing and transport digital inclusion employability & inclusion IMPROVE HEALTH & WELLBEING healthy lifestyles early years & attainment communities & individuals IMPROVE & SUSTAIN OUR COMMUNITIES streets & environment town centres community safety KINCARDINE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN TRAFFIC TRANSPORT & ACCESS TO SERVICES COMMUNITY FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES SPORT & RECREATION COMMUNITY FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT NATURAL & CULTURAL ASSETS

11 10 ACTION Our plan for priority projects and actions to be taken over the next 12 months and who should be involved. An important first step will be to establish the Kincardine Community Futures Trust (referred to as KCFT) THEME 1: VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT CLEAN UP KINCARDINE! Establish an Environment Action Group Organise regular community clean up events (first clean up was held on 2nd March 2014) Design and organise an ongoing Clean Up Kincardine campaign Liaise with Fife Council regarding approach for dog fouling Environment Action Group, volunteers, primary school, Youth Action Team, Action for Change IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Identify a priority list of built environment improvements that are needed Liaise with Fife Council to find out what they can help with, and what we could ask Community Payback teams to do Investigate feasibility of community ownership of old Clydesdale Bank building as a heritage/information centre (link to Theme 5, Priority 3) Environment Action Group, Community Council, KCFT PUBLIC TOILETS Investigate the Fife Council Comfort Break scheme and see if any local businesses would participate Include provision of toilets in feasibility study for heritage & information centre Seek provision of public toilets in any future commercial or retail developments through the planning process Community Council, local businesses, Fife Council COMMUNITY GARDENS & FLOWERS Promote & extend Community Garden project Look at possibility of gardening/growing in sites around the village Find out from other communities how they have gone about floral enhancements (e.g. Bridge of Allan) Liaise with local businesses regarding sponsorship of hanging baskets/floral displays Simply Local Kincardine, Community Council, businesses EARLY ACTION: Coalfields Regeneration Trust has helped to fund: Equipment for the community garden Action for Change Positive Impact Kincardine Project

12 11 ACTION THEME 2: TRAFFIC, TRANSPORT & ACCESS TO SERVICES IMPROVE ROADS & PAVEMENTS Liaise with Fife Council to have priority repairs made to roads and pavements Community Council, Fife Council BETTER TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Liaise with Traffic Scotland/BEAR to get improvements to safety and timings of traffic lights Discuss with Transport Scotland if traffic lights at Northern approach Road/Toll Road junction can be replaced by roundabout Liaise with Fife Council to have better signage for parking Community Council, Fife Council PUBLIC & COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Contact SESTrans/Network Rail to find out if there is a way to open the railway station at Kincardine Find out the best way to lobby for improved bus service to Alloa & Stirling Develop a community transport scheme using new community minibus to assist in linking with public transport Community Council, Boys Brigade (community minibus) A MORE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL Raise this as an issue at the West Fife Villages forum Community Council, local Councillors THEME 3: SPORT & RECREATION INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES SHORT TERM Liaise with Police Scotland and Fife Council to develop better links and negotiate for increased community access to sports facilities at the Police College and Tulliallan Primary school Make community minibus available for organised youth visits to other sports facilities Kincardine Community Association, Boys Brigade (community minibus) INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES LONG TERM Visit other community sports facilities to find out how they went about developing and running them Seek support from Active Fife Commission a feasibility study into developing & running a community sports facility to meet local needs Acquire land/buildings Raise funds Kincardine Community Association, KCFT, Fife Council CHILDREN S PLAY AREAS Audit all play areas and develop a community wide proposal for development and improvements Support Castlepark Group to take forward their plans for improving play area Community Council, local residents groups EARLY ACTION: Coalfields Regeneration Trust has helped to fund: Friends of 1st Tulliallan Company Boys Brigade replacement minibus Tulliallan Guides - extended recreation opportunities 15th Clackmannanshire Scouts marquee & trailer Kincardine Community Association Forest Kindergarten Kincardine Old People s Welfare Association carpet bowls equipment

13 12 THEME 4: COMMUNITY FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES IMPROVE FACILITIES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Finalise lease agreement of Community Centre with Fife Council Draw up a development plan for improvements to the Community Centre A sports hall, the community cafe & youth facilities are the main priorities for development Kincardine Community Association, Café Connect, Youth Action Group MORE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Set up a Youth Action Team - young people working together to plan, design and deliver youth projects that will create a Positive Impact Action for Change will continue to work with young people to produce a Kincardine Green Map to highlight walks, recycling, local growing, and key themes of the Action Plan Seek support from Fife Council community development staff Find out about other successful youth initiatives, e.g. the Big Noise Develop proposals for an application to Heritage Lottery Fund Young Roots programme (Link to Theme 5, Priority 3) Youth Action Team, Action for Change, Bridge 2 Youth, Kincardine Community Association, Fife Council AFFORdAblE, SuSTAINAblE HOuSINg Look into possibility of a Co-housing community project Contact other Co-housing community projects for support/advice Co- Housing Action group, Kingdom Housing, Community Council COMMUNITY EVENTS Continue to organise and develop the very popular Gala and Christmas events Look at potential to organise other events throughout the year to encourage all sectors of community & visitors to participate Involve History Group, Art Group, West Fife Villages Cultural group Children s Gala committee, all community groups COMMUNITY INFORMATION Information Screen that all groups can feed into for up to date information about activities Set up a Communications Action Group to develop newsletter and website to provide information about all activities and facilities Community Council, Communications Group EARLY ACTION: Coalfields Regeneration Trust has helped to fund: Kincardine Community Association - Equipment for community cafe KCA Women s group KCA - Happy Housing group KCA - Community breakfast club KCA mobile soft play equipment KCA youth development project Kincardine Children s Gala new sports equipment Kincardine Community Council digital display screen

14 13 ACTION THEME 5: NATURAL & CULTURAL HERITAGE ASSETS IMPROVE THE HARBOUR & PIER AREA Liaise with Scottish Power, Fife Coast & Countryside Trust, Inner Forth Landscape Partnership to establish ownership of the area, and a partnership approach Develop a master plan for development of the area taking consideration of : - Creating link from Kincardine Bridge to Pier - Signage and interpretation - Improvements to paths for all abilities access - Sculpture trail - pop up cafe on Pier Environment Action Group, Scottish Power, FCCT, Inner Forth Landscape Partnership PATHS AND TRAILS DEVELOPED Extend paths network from main point in village centre out to all core paths Devilla Forest, Tulliallan Castle grounds, Fife Coastal path Develop activity trails (orienteering and geo-caching) in Devilla forest Work with Forestry Commission Scotland, Fife Council Access officer, Fife Coast & Countryside Trust Work with Valleyfield Heritage Project to develop links and heritage trail between West Fife villages Develop a map showing paths and sites of interest involve Primary School and History Group Environment Action Group, Valleyfield Heritage Project, Forestry Commission Scotland, Fife Council, Fife Coast & Countryside Trust, Youth Action Team, Action for Change LOCAL HERITAGE RESEARCHED AND PROMOTED Support History Group to continue good work of research and involving more local people Organise a visit to the Kilmadock Heritage & Information Centre in Doune to learn from their experience Develop a proposal for an application to Heritage Lottery Fund Young Roots programme, for a project to involve young people to research & promote local history (link to Theme 1 Priority 2) Carry out feasibility study for community ownership of old Clydesdale Bank building as a heritage/information centre (link to Theme 4 Priority 2) History Group, Action for Change, Youth Action Team, KCFT PROMOTION OF ALL VILLAGE ATTRACTIONS Develop a communications strategy for village attractions Include consideration of signage, interpretation panels, heritage trail, leaflets, website, information apps Environment Group, History Group, Action for Change EARLY ACTION: Coalfields Regeneration Trust has helped to fund: Action for Change Interpretation Panel: Green Map of Kincardine West Fife Villages Cultural & Heritage Group heritage glass craft

15 MAKING IT HAPPEN 14 This Community Action Plan is for the whole community and we hope that the whole community will get involved in making it happen. There was a huge response to the survey and in particular to the community event. We intend to build on this positivity in the community and create plenty of opportunities for people to get involved. PARTNERS AND SUPPORT In order to implement all our aspirations, we will need to work in partnership with a range of bodies public and private, local and national. We will also look to Fife Council, councillors and staff, to support our efforts to implement this Community Action Plan. Coalfields Regeneration Trust has given us this opportunity, and we could not have got this far without their help and funding. We hope that CRT will continue to be a supporter and partner as we progress. If you are interested in getting involved in any of the projects or GET IN TOUCH AND GET INVOLVED! NEW ACTION GROUPS A number of new Action Groups will also be set up an Environment Action Group, a Youth Action Team and a Communications Group. SUPPORTING EXISTING GROUPS Our aim is to strengthen existing groups, such as the Community Garden Group and the History Group, which will be important in taking forward projects and involving volunteers. The success of the community engagement process that has involved and activated so many people in Kincardine has largely been due to the commitment and enthusiasm of the members of the Steering Group which brought together the main groups in the community as well as some new volunteers. The Steering Group has decided to continue to work together to form the Kincardine Community Futures Trust (KCFT) as an umbrella organisation that will oversee and manage the Action Plan as well as be a body that can lease or own property, and can raise funds for projects. The KCFT will work alongside the Kincardine Community Council, each playing their role in the future development of our community. THE STEERING GROUP / KINCARDINE COMMUNITY FUTURES TRUST groups mentioned in the Action Plan, please get in touch with the main contact below: THEME 5: HERITAGE AND CULTURE THEME CONTACT DETAILS VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT Andy Willo environment@kincardine.org.uk TRAFFIC, TRANSPORT & ACCESS TO SERVICES Donald Campbell Community Council transport@kincardine.org.uk SPORT & RECREATION Ea O Neill or Helen Baker sport@kincardine.org.uk events@kincardine.org.uk COMMUNITY FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES NATURAL & CULTURAL HERITAGE Nancy McBeath Stuart Conlan Donald Campbell facilities@kincardine.org.uk youth@kincardine.org.uk heritage@kincardine.org.uk

16 KINCARDINE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN This Community Action Plan sets out the priorities for the development of Kincardine over the next 5 years as determined by the community through a process of extensive community engagement carried out over a five month period in 2013/2014. The Plan contains a summary of our Community Profile our main likes and dislikes as identified in our Community Views Survey Our Vision Statement for the future of Kincardine The main themes and priorities for action Information on how you can stay in touch and get involved. The Community Action Plan is for the whole community and is jointly owned by all the organisations and individuals that took part in its preparation. We will be working together to ensure its implementation over the next 5 years. Thanks to all those who took their time to share their views and take part, to all who gave their time voluntarily to participate in the Steering Group, to the Small Town and Rural Development Group for their community development guidance and support, and to the Coalfields Regeneration Trust for funding the work and providing the Participatory Budget which has allowed us to initiate some of our priority projects. Thanks to George Stewart, Enid Trevett & Stuart Conlan for supplying many of the images used in this Action Plan We are grateful to Fife Council for paying for the design & print of this Action Plan For more information on the Coalfields Community Futures Programme contact: Coalfields Regeneration Trust or the Small Town and Rural Development Group