National Park Community Training Programme
A series of training sessions will be held throughout February and March for Members and Directors of Development Trusts and other community organisations in and around Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The sessions have been organised by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Community Futures Programme in association with the Development Trusts Association Scotland, Stirling Council and Evaluation Support Scotland.Please note that spaces are limited and booking is essential... [more]
[Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park]
National Park Local Plan – Progress Update
As you will be aware, the National Park Authority is preparing a brand new Local Plan for the National Park that will set out detailed policies and site-specific proposals for development. It will be used to guide day-to-day planning decisions and will have a life span of five years.... [more]
[Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park]
RESPECT the National Park
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority and Forestry Commission Scotland have launched a new leaflet asking loch and river users to be responsible in the National Park. RESPECT, our Lochs and Rivers gives advice on...[more]
[Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park]
National Park Community Training Programme
A series of training sessions will be held throughout February and March for Members and Directors of Development Trusts and other community organisations in and around Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The sessions have been organised by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Community Futures Programme in association with the Development Trusts Association Scotland, Stirling Council and Evaluation Support Scotland.
Please note that spaces are limited and booking is essential. If you want to find out more information or to book a place, contact:
Rachel McElroy, Rural & Community Support Team, National Park Authority Tel 01389 722634 or email Rachel.mcelroy@lochlomond-trossachs.orgAll the following events will be held at the Buchanan Arms Hotel, Drymen
Community Right to Buy: How the Land Reform Act can benefit your community
Thursday 14 February 10am to 4pm (lunch included)
Course Provider - Development Trusts Association Scotland
The Land Reform Act offers many advantages for communities that are interested in taking ownership of local land or buildings. However the process is complex and can be time consuming. Find out more from those who have first hand experience of using the legislation, learn how to register your community’s interest in property, and find out what support is available to help you.
Delegate fees:
Members of DTA Scotland, Community Woodlands Association or Community Renewables Network Scotland and participants in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Community Futures Programme: Free
* Other Local Community Organisations: £30
* Other Organisations: £80
How to write better Funding Applications
Saturday 23 February 10am to 1pm (lunch included)
Course Provider - Jean Cowie, Funding Officer, Stirling Council
How to search for funding, build your portfolio, gather the evidence you need to strengthen your application. Discuss how to identify the difference your project can make and attract funding.
This session is FREE for all Development Trusts and community organisations in and around the National Park & Stirling Council.
What are my Outcomes?
Saturday 8 March 10am to 1pm (lunch included)
Course provider -Anne Morrison from Evaluation Support Scotland, in association with Stirling Council
What is the difference between an outcome and an output? This half-day workshop is for you if you have just started a new project or piece of work and want to set your outcomes. Or maybe you've been working for a while and thought you knew what your outcomes were but have got confused!
This session is FREE for all Development Trusts and community organisations in and around the National Park & Stirling Council.
[Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park]
National Park Local Plan – Progress Update
As you will be aware, the National Park Authority is preparing a brand new Local Plan for the National Park that will set out detailed policies and site-specific proposals for development. It will be used to guide day-to-day planning decisions and will have a life span of five years.Between February and August 2007, the National Park Authority held a series of Local Plan Open Days in communities throughout the National Park area. The purpose of these open days was to inform communities of the process involved to develop the new Local Plan and to seek initial community views on planning and development. In total, 912 people attended the 20 open days and a wealth of information was gathered.
The information gathered from each of the open days has now been analysed and presented as summaries of ‘What You Said’. Copies of individual Open Days and an overall National Park summary can be obtained by downloading them off our website (www.lochlomond-trossachs.org). Alternatively, you can request copies by telephoning Lesa Hartland at the National Park Headquarters on 01389 722607.
Information gained from all the Open Days and the Community Futures process is being fed into a ‘Main Issues Report’ which the National Park Authority is currently drafting. Other strands of work are also providing the basis of this report including national planning policy, European legislation and technical research on a range of topics. The Main Issues Report will be published for consultation early in 2008. This will in turn be used to inform the drafting of the Local Plan which will be available for consultation later in 2008.
If you have any questions about the National Park Local Plan please contact the Planning Policy Team on 01389 722600 or email localplan@lochlomond-trossachs.org.
[Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park]
Beachwatch 2007 comes to Ardentinny
National Park Rangers are looking for volunteers to help with a beach clean at Shepherds Point, Ardentinny on Sunday 16 September from 1 to 4pm. The event is part of Beachwatch 2007, a national campaign organised by The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), a UK charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife.Speaking about the event, National Park Ranger Jim Downie said, “Marine litter is a problem on a global scale. It impacts on wildlife, spoils our beautiful coastlines and costs millions of pounds in clean up costs. This is your chance to get involved with the biggest litter clean-up and survey in the UK. All the litter collected will be recorded and sent back to the Marine Conservation Society to help them tackle the sources of litter and campaign to reduce the most common items ending up on our beaches.”
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Countryside Ranger Jim Downie or David Tollan on 01369 705300 or 07734 173947. Booking is required so that equipment can be organised. Another beach clean event will take place on Sunday 23 September at Strachur.
Top 10 litter items recorded in Beachwatch 2006
Plastic pieces (1-50cm) Cotton bud sticks
Plastic pieces (less than 1cm)
Crisp/sweet/lolly wrappers
Polystyrene pieces
Plastic caps/lids
Rope
Cigarette stubs
Plastic drink bottles
Fishing net
For more information about The Marine Conservation Society visit www.mcsuk.org.
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[Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park]
RESPECT the National Park
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority and Forestry Commission Scotland have launched a new leaflet asking loch and river users to be responsible in the National Park. RESPECT, our Lochs and Rivers gives advice on...[more]
[Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park]
National Park Local Plan Open Day
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park hosted a Local Plan consultation day in Ardentinny village hall on Thursday 26 July...[more] [images from the event]
[Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park]
Water's Edge Experience - Report, photos and videos from the event.
On Saturday 21 July, 2007 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park organised a Family Fun Day in Ardentinny to raise awareness about sea life conservation in the Cowal area. [more]
[images from the event]