Kirknewton, West Lothian Action Plan – Theme Three THEME 3 – Local Environment and Green Space Priority 1 Improve the paths and cycle paths around the village (1,2,3,4) Actions Audit paths and cycle paths Identify paths/cycle paths to be upgraded and developed and access to Pentland Park (as a proposed village ‘Gateway to the Pentland Park’) Work with external bodies & volunteers on upgrading paths and improving signage
Priority 2 Improve the look and external surroundings of Kirknewton (1,2,7) Actions Identify village needs Provide actions for issues relating to grass cutting, dog fouling, litter, broken glass, graffiti, recycling facilities and declining housing stock/car parks, particularly in Kaimes Action and support development of activities
By when Aug 2011 Nov 2011 May 2012/2013
By whom KCDT/WestLothianCouncil KCDT/PAG/WLC KCDT/PAG/WLC
KPI Increase the number of walking and cycling routes around village
By when Feb 2012
By whom KCDT/CommCouncil/WLC
Mar 2012
KCDT/CC/WLC KCDT/CC/WLC
KPI Monitor results in next community consultation re these issues
May 2013
Priority 3 Assist the development of park, green space & ‘sports centre without roof’ concept Actions By when Investigate options, funding & design for play park, including bike/skate park, Spring 2012 woodland development, park lighting and school sports facilities / outdoor classroom
Priority 4 Promote local food initiatives (1,2,3,4,6) Actions Support land acquisition for growing local food Promote outlets for local food Support work of Allotment Association, Cyrenians & possible polytunnels at AD plant Introduce access for food co-op
By when May 2011 onwards Mar 2012 Current Apr 2012
By whom PAG/S
KPI Complete Park redevelopment by 2014
By whom KCDT/AllotmentAssociation KCDT KCDT/WLC KCDT
KPI Open 50 allotment spaces by 2013
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