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Caring, connected, sustainable communities

What communities told us:

• residents value outdoor play areas for children, as well as clubs and activities that give children and young people something to do
• the quality and safety of local parks, woodlands, nature trails and paths is important if people are to enjoy the outdoors
• good neighbours and a sense of community make a huge difference to quality of life
• people are increasingly feeling the effects of rising prices impacting everyday essentials such as food, clothing, travel and heating

What success will look like:

• reduced carbon emissions
• increase in household waste recycling
• more people reporting a strong sense of community
• increased ownership of local assets
• protect our natural environment and enhance our green spaces
• develop and promote food growing opportunities
• invest in services to protect the vulnerable

Case study: Investment plans for country parks

We have developed long-term masterplans for Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton and Calderglen Country Park in East Kilbride, setting out an ambitious vision for investment and improvement over the next 10 years.

The plans were shaped through extensive consultation with local communities and park users, ensuring priorities reflect how people use and value these popular destinations. With more than 1,000 responses received, the masterplans provide a clear framework to guide future development and support funding bids.

Both parks will benefit from a range of enhancements to facilities, accessibility and heritage features. At Chatelherault, proposals include improvements to the visitor centre, upgrades to the historic Hunting Lodge and enhanced paths and landscaping. At Calderglen, plans include a new gateway centre, transformation of courtyard buildings, and a proposed conservation and animal rehabilitation centre.

Early phase projects include new play and recreational facilities, such as a pump track, alongside feasibility work to restore key heritage features, like the White Bridge at Chatelherault.

Councillor Robert Brown, Chair of the committee, described the masterplans as ‘the biggest investment blueprint for South Lanarkshire’s country parks in a generation’.

Masterplans set out improvements for country parks

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