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Loans Community
Action Plan
2014 - 2019
Welcome to Loans Community Action Plan
This Community Action Plan lays out the community’s priorities for the development
of Loans over the next 5 years. These priorities have been established through a
process of local community engagement and consultation carried out during 2013.
Loans Community Action Plan 2014—2019
This Community Action Plan is for people who live or work in Loans and who want to
plan for its future. The contents provide the results, conclusions and recommendations
from the survey which took place in Loans during the summer of 2013. The Action Plan
is a statement about the type of place the community wants Loans to be, and what needs
to be done.
The Action Plan provides:
An outline of our community profile
A summary of our community‘s views
A vision for the future; where the issues that matter most are priorities for action to be
taken.
The Action Plan will be our guide for what we as a community want to try to make hap-
pen over the next five years, laying the foundations for change over the longer term.
Equalities This plan contains:
During the course of the consultation and en-
gagement with this community, the consultants Community Profile
Strengths and Weaknesses
and other partners have been mindful to consider
Who's Who and What's going on
all equality issues and carry out all of the activities Community Vision
inclusively to ensure that throughout the commu- Themes and Actions
nity, all ages, genders and themes have been How to stay informed and in-
considered and represented in a positive manner. volved
Loans Community & the Ayrshire 21 Project
Our Community has worked with the Ayrshire 21 team, to undertake community consul-
tations that has gathered the views and interests of local people about their community.
The consultation work has used a variety of methods including a householder survey to
find out the opinions of local people about a range of topics. Various meetings have also
taken place with community groups in Loans to ascertain their wants and needs. This
process has fed into the action plan to clearly identify our needs and wants, things that
need to be improved or changed, and our aspirations for the future of Loans.
The result of this work is an Action Plan with a list of recommendations for the future of
the area. This project has been part-financed by the Scottish Government and by the
European Community Ayrshire LEADER 2007-2013 Programme, along with volunteer
work within the community.
Representatives from our Community have guided the consultation process and the de-
velopment of this final report and action plan. Without the help and support of members
of the community in responding to the consultation process, this report and action plan
would not have been possible.
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Householder information:
A sample of Loans households returned 34 questionnaires about living in Loans.
It was apparent from the responses that Loans is a quiet place to live. Many activities for people
to do are carried out in the outlying areas and those who have to use public transport to and from
these areas, have difficulty in participating as there is a very irregular, infrequent public transport
service.
There is evidence through the responses that there is a lack of volunteers to sustain present and
possible future projects within the village.
“ Quiet commuter village,
“Loans need more volunteers especially since the A78
to make things happen, this access, bypass route”.
needs to be nurtured”.
Householder Survey comments:
Village Hall underused and under supported
Dog fouling and litter issues, especially in public places
Poor transport service
More volunteers required to make things happen
Village Hall at risk of closing
Little to do for all ages and lack of information
Poor information on notice boards
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Where we came from:
Loans is a village in South Ayrshire near Troon, located in the Dundonald Parish. The name of
the village derived from the green loans, which can simply refer to a ‘lane’ and as such is a com-
mon place name element. It is particularly appropriate to Loans, which is at a crossroads. Rob-
ertloan House, originally a dwelling in the medieval clachan of Loans in the centre of the vil-
lage ,and Hillhouse within the village, were seats of the local lairds during feudal times. Fairs
used to be held here twice a year in June and October. In 1806 five small steadings comprised
the settlement of Loans and a school was established in 1877 in the village. Today pupils go to
Muirhead or Troon Primary Schools.
Some of the old houses were like smugglers vaults having double walls and many cargoes from
the Isle of Man and Ireland ended up hidden in the village. All around Loans, especially in the
sandy hills, were “brandy holes” which were used for storing brandy casks.
There was once two Toll Bars which were leased out sepa-
rately or as one entity and the village tolls increased their
income by selling ale and whisky.
The village smithy was once situated on the main street as
was the post office. An old cheese press stone was used
as a mounting block and is still located outside the old
post office.
The Old Loans Inn once was a coaching inn and now
brings visitors from far and wide for good food.
Leprosy:
In the 14th century Robert the Bruce is thought to have suffered from leprosy, psoriasis or some
other skin ailment and is reputed to have drunk from a brook at Prestwick's "Bruce's Well".
The apparent healing effects of the waters
caused him to establish a lazar house, or hospi-
tal for lepers. The king endowed the establish-
ment with the income from the lands of Loans,
ensuring its survival.
The villagers of Loans were required to support
eight lepers, each of whom was to have, annual-
ly, "eight bolls of meal and eight merks". The
meal for the lepers was ground at the nearby
Sculloch Mill.
Early Map of Loans
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The Village Hall—A Brief History
Loans Village Hall opened in 1926 with funds raised by villagers. The Hall was originally run
by volunteers from the village as well as Trustees. Since 1969, the local authority has main-
tained and managed the hall. However, South Ayrshire Council now wants many of its local
communities to take on responsibility for their halls.
Currently, Loans Village Hall makes an annual loss. However, a 2010 study indicated that
the Hall could be made viable if run by the community, for the community. At this point, eve-
ryone in Loans was invited to an Open Day and other events to give their views. The results
were presented at a meeting in August 2010 with recommendations including setting up a
local company to commission detailed architectural plans to redevelop the hall and establish
a community management model.
Four new trustees were nominated to Loans Village Hall Trust, which established ownership
of the hall on behalf of the village. A limited company with charitable status was then set up
as Loans Community Centre Ltd (LCCL) with the aim to modernise and upgrade the Hall.
The same four trustees became its initial Directors and in 2012, ownership of the hall was
transferred from the Trust to LCCL.
Currently, LCCL has 3 directors and around 40 members. Membership is open to everyone
in Loans and the surrounding area.
Loans village has changed and expanded significantly in
the last 30 or so years, particularly since construction of
the A78 by-pass. Many new houses have been built and
new residents have come from further afield. But there
are still a good number who were
born and raised here.
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Strengths:
‘Life In Loans’ Committee
Strong Community Council
Weaknesses:
Kyle Rural Forum Lack of volunteers within the community
Skills requirements for Committees
Limited Amenities
Physical State of roads / pavements
Parking Issues on Main street
“The village Hall could
close unless we get
more help”
Opportunities:
Growth of community volunteers
Heritage trails
Development of Hall Threats:
Funding Research Possible closure of village hall
Community Transport Economic downturn
Community Empowerment Bill Poor public transport service
Pelican Crossing Lack of local amenities
Moving of Bus stop New Housing Estates
Community Transport Turbines
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Some Quick Hits:
Clean up Dog Fouling & Litter
Provide more activities for all age ranges
Implement a drive for more volunteers
Provide training for volunteers
Improve communication links, leaflets, what’s on
Where we want to go to. We want to build on:
People Skills
Community Spirit
Good Transport Links
Improving roads and pavements
Encouraging general maintenance of properties
Good local amenities
Communication
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Local Planning: Loans
Listed below are the most recent planning applications for Loans.
Ref: 13/00758/APP—Proposed wind turbine U105, Application refused.
There is a new draft local development plan which South Ayrshire Council has submitted to
government for approval. This is expected to be approved and adopted this year, which will mean
all of the individual ones that are currently being used will no longer be used.
Link—http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/local-plan/document.aspx
Tourism and Loans
Loans has a great deal of history and heritage to add to its attraction both to locals and
visitors alike.
The Bruce Trail South Ayrshire
Loans is one of 17 local communities across South Ayrshire that identified its link with
King Robert the Bruce: Lazar House, or Hospital, for lepers.
The Smugglers Trail
The Smugglers' Trail leads from South Beach, Troon, along the Wrack Road across
Royal Troon Golf Club, past Crosbie Kirk and through Fullarton Woods. From the Main
Street, in Loans the trail crosses ancient woodland and enjoys stunning views over the
Firth of Clyde. This historic route has been in regular use from early times including
use by smugglers known as the Brandy Holes. There was the Loans Smuggling
Company and virtually every local person was involved in its acts
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Community Empowerment Bill—what it means to communities:
The Scottish Government believes that its people are its greatest asset, and best placed to make
decisions about their future. The proposed Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill aims to
make the most of the talents that exist in our communities; deliver high quality and improving
public services; and support strong local democracy and local decision-making. It will be
community organisations and volunteers, working to deliver first class public services or
innovating in the private sector, who will deliver a more successful future for Scotland.
It is likely that this bill will include:
New opportunities for communities to become owners of land and buildings from the public
sector, along with new legislation pertaining to the rural community right to buy
New and greater opportunities for communities to be more involved in shaping and deliver-
ing better outcomes locally
Strengthened Community planning, with public sector partners working better together to
deliver better outcomes for communities
New powers and legislation on rate relief schemes, allotments, defective and dangerous
buildings
Community empowerment is about communities taking their own decisions about their futures.
It’s about communities choosing to grow and become stronger, and to improve things for their
families, friends and neighbours through their own actions.
Through the proposed bill, communities will be enabled to develop their local economies, envi-
ronments and actions.
The proposed bill is under consultation at the point of going to press. The bill will be finalised in
2014. Further information can be sought through:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0043/00437584.pdf
Where we are now: Village Hall
“Life in Loans” secured planning permission for transition and development of Village Hall.
Meetings within the community are required to increase interest and create greater awareness of
the importance to sustain the Village Hall presence in Loans.
Funding opportunities require to be resourced and we need committed individuals with experi-
ence and aptitude for this.
Research for individuals to be able to volunteer and assist with the various fields of the project
such as viability, policies, procedures, handovers, and project management.
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Main Themes, Strategies and Priorities
THEME PRIORITY
Loans Village Hall More community support required
Financial Funding Streams to be
Regeneration Project sought
Attract local interest
Secure partners
Secure funding
Better Public Campaign for roads and pavement re-
pairs
Transport Routes / Road Enforce traffic management
Improvements Traffic Survey
Campaign for better public transport
links
Community Transport
Improve and maintain park and play
Park /Play Area Upgrade
area
Dog Foul & Litter Campaign
Activities and People Provide more activities for all age rang-
es within the village and outlying areas
Publish lists of Activities and Groups on
websites and other local media
Harness Local Community Spirit and
encourage more volunteers
Provide training and encouragement for
new volunteers
Page 10WHO WILL WORK ON RESOURCES & TIMESCALE
THIS?
“Life in Loans” Approved planning application granted
Community User Groups Committee numbers now increased
Community Funding for project
South Ayrshire Council Management of facility & project
Funding opportunities
Timescale Ongoing
Transport Scotland Planning requirements
Loans Community Council Labour for installation of equipment
South Ayrshire Council Potential New user group
Amey Highways
Local Developers Timescale Ongoing
Loans Community Council Signs, posters, stencils
Community Groups Litter & Dog bins
South Ayrshire, Bag it / Bin it Litter picking equipment
Community Safety SA
Timescale Ongoing
Loans Community Council Equipment
South Ayrshire Council Volunteer time
Loans Gala Committee Training Programmes for Volunteers
Community Groups in Loans Meeting / Time
Volunteer Centre Ayr (VASA)
Timescale Ongoing
Page 11Community Planning Partnership (CPP) The South Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership was set up in 2001. It tries to improve the quality of life in South Ayrshire by bringing together the Council and other providers of public services, such as the National Health Service, with private business and community organisations, such as the Association of Community Councils and Voluntary Action South Ayrshire. Our Vision: ‘to establish South Ayrshire as the most dynamic, inclusive and sustainable community in Scotland’. Our Strategic Outcomes: Economic recovery and growth Supporting our Children and Families Health Inequalities and Physical Activity Caring for Older People Safer and Stronger Communities Protecting and Enhancing our Environment What We Want To Achieve In 10 Years: South Ayrshire has an enterprising and sustainable economy People in South Ayrshire are skilled, confident and successful in accessing employment Our children and young people in South Ayrshire have the best possible life chances People in South Ayrshire enjoy the best possible health and inequalities are reduced Older people in South Ayrshire enjoy full and positive lives within their own communities Communities in South Ayrshire are stronger and safer South Ayrshire is clean, attractive and delivering a sustainable low carbon future Key Contacts within South Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council—Housing email: HousingOptionsTeam@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Community Engagement Team Gus Collins 01292 612128 email: gus.collins@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Community Safety Co-ordinator Linda Warwick 01292 559403 email: linda.warwick@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Community Planning Partnership Valerie Stewart 01292 612134 email: valerie.stewart@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Page 12
Making it Happen
This action plan is reliant on all partners working together to make these priorities happen.
We have identified the following partners who have agreed to work with the community of Kirkmichael, to
ensure this action plan moves forward:
South Ayrshire’s Community Planning Partnership:
South Ayrshire Council
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Skills Development Scotland
Scottish Natural Heritage
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Police Scotland
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Scottish Enterprise
Ayrshire College
Jobcentre Plus
Voluntary Action South Ayrshire
The South Ayrshire Community Planning Board also has two community representatives – one for the
Kyle area and one for the Carrick area – and a representative from the South Ayrshire Youth Forum.
Other partners also include:
· Loans Community Council · Loans Community Groups
· Ailsa Horizons · Life in Loans
· Transport Scotland · Amey Highways
This Community Action Plan for 2014-19 has been informed by many engagement activities, consultations
and strategic activities within the local area. It provides a robust context for the community to determine
priority actions with realistic timeframes.
Ailsa Horizons will be available to work with the community after the publication of this Action Plan to pro-
duce a more detailed Delivery Plan for the first year of implementation. This delivery plan will define ac-
tions and projects that will be taken forward over the coming year as starting projects from this plan.
One of the first actions will be to establish a group of existing and new volunteers to help to steer this ac-
tion plan. This group will seek regular progress reports from any of the groups responsible for an action.
Progress will then be reported to the wider community through local newsletters and websites.
Some of themes and priorities are currently aspirational in nature without necessarily spelling out the fine
detail of what could be achieved. We will review the plan regularly to monitor progress and develop the
fine detail of other actions.
Training and capacity building will be needed to help our community to achieve its aims. Life in Loans and
others in the community will work with Partners to address those needs so that we are enabled to carry
out the actions within this plan.
Page 13South Ayrshire's Single Outcome Agreement The challenges currently facing public services are significant. The financial climate is very difficult and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future and the demand for services is high and grows each year with an ageing population. Many of the organisations delivering public services are part of major public sector reform programmes. Our new SOA builds on the work and achievements of our previous partnership plan and will continue to provide the focus for the collective work of all partners in South Ayrshire over the next decade. The full SOA along with the Outcome Delivery Plans can be accessed on the South Ayrshire Council community planning web pages: www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/cpp Key Contacts within South Ayrshire Council Community Engagement Team Gus Collins 01292 612128 email: gus.collins@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Community Safety Co-ordinator Linda Warwick 01292 559403 email: linda.warwick@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Community Planning Partnership Valerie Stewart 01292 612134 email: valerie.stewart@south-ayrshire.gov.uk South Ayrshire Council - Emergency Number: 0300 1230900 South Ayrshire Council—Housing email: HousingOptionsTeam@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Page 14
Our Councillors Ward 6 - Kyle
John Allan Scottish National Party
Mobile Tel: 07890591806
Office Tel: 01292 612270
Email: john.allan@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
“How many times has a casual conversation contained the line “I wish someone
would do something about that”? The truth is, nobody can do it on their own but
with a large part of the community involved, things can change for the better and
leave a lasting legacy for our children. This series of action plans are the first
steps in a process which involve communities in having a direct say in making
those communities better places for the future”.
Andy Campbell Scottish Labour Party
Home Tel: 01292 520636
Office Tel: 01292 612166
Email: andy.campbell@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
“I endorse the Ayrshire 21 Village Action Planning process as it provides
communities with an evidence of need and a mandate to start to address priority
actions within the community.
The action plans will be used to develop projects as well as evidence for funding
applications, partnership working and a starting point for community action. It also
brings together community groups with a shared focus and communities will find it
easier to work together through this process”.
Hywel Davies Independent
Mobile Tel: 07580 620 038
Office Tel: 01292 612647
Email: hywel.davies@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
It is potentially a good project but to be effective it has to have funding behind
any good ideas that emerge
Page 15Whats Going On:
Halloween Party (village Hall)
Future of Loans Village Hall
West Cost Country Liners
Seniors Keep Fit
SAC Cardiac Class
Loans Bridge Class
Loans Community Council
Learning in Loans
Chair: Mary Haden
Table Tennis (Scout Hall) Vice Chair: Betty MacGougan, 4 Stable Wynd,
LOANS, KA10 7LY,
Karate Email:Elizamac1928@icloud.com, Tel: 01292
312256
Tae Kwon Do Secretary: Rose Gallagher, 22 Collenan Avenue,
Fitness Classes LOANS, KA10 7HE, Email:
Rose.gallagher@btinternet.com, Tel: 01292 312401
Gala Day Treasurer: None appointed – correspondence to
Secretary.
Members: Caroline Burns, Shelagh & Gordon Jack-
son, Iain McLennan
Planning Contact None appointed – correspond-
ence to Secretary.
Licensing Contact None appointed – correspond-
ence to Secretary.
Monthly Meeting
Monthly - second Wednesday at 7pm
Loans Village Hall, Hall Lane, Loans, KA10 7HG
Who Can Help:
Councillor—Hywell Davis / Andy Campbell / John Allan
Community Council— Link Officer—Vacant
Community Safety—Paul Scully—paul.scully@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Ayr Presbytery—Rev. Mandy Hickman—mandy.hickman@presbyteryofayr.org.uk
Living Streets Scotland—Communities Co-Ordinator Penny Morris
penny.morriss@livingstreets.org.uk
Respect South Ayrshire—bag it, bin it, 0300 123 0900
Page 16GROUP MEETING WHEN / CONTACT
PLACE WHERE
West Coast Country Line dancing 7- Monday www.westcoastliners.net
Liners 8pm for beginners
and improvers.
Intermediate level
8.30pm-9.30pm
Senior Citizens Keep 1.30pm-3.00pm Tuesday
Fit
SAC Cardiac Class 7pm-8pm Tuesday Louise McCulloch
Loans Bridge Classes 7.30pm-10.00pm Tuesday (lesser Adrian Eddolls 01292 220107
hall)
The Creation Station 9.30am-11.00am Thursday Telephone Liz : 08448549115 or
LizCairns@thecreationstation.co.uk
Church Service 2.30pm-3.30pm Monthly Rev Bob Mayes 01563850243
Loans SWRI Last Friday of the Mrs Anne Bennett in-
month (Sept – fo@ayrshireswri.co.uk or 01292
May) 262168
31st Ayrshire (Loans) Beavers Tuesday 31-33 Main Street, Loans
Scouts/Cubs/Beavers 6pm-7.15pm
Cubs Tuesday
7.15pm-8.45pm
Scouts Monday
7.30pm-9.30pm
Explorers Sunday
7.30pm-9.30pm
Loans Community 7.00pm 2nd Wednesday Rose Gallagher, Secretary
Council of the month
Life in Loans www.lifeinloans.org
Muirhead Primary Buchan Road muirhead.mail@south-
School Troon ayrshire.gov.uk
Ka10 7BT
South Ayrshire 03001230900
Emergency number
NHS 24 08454242424
Scottish Water 08456008855
Child Protection 01292 267675
Committee 0800811505 (out of hours)
Page 17Funding Sources
When considering grant aid, the following table lists some potential sources of funding under which applica-
tions may have some probability of success. As with all aspects of grant aid there can be no guarantees that
any applications will be successful, particularly given the current financial climate.
Funding
Description Likely Possible
Source
Big Lottery Funds:
Investing in £500 - £10,000
Ideas Development of feasibility planning for new concepts, testing ideas Yes
£500 - £10,000
Awards for All
General support for all activities Yes
Communities £500 - £10,000
and Families
Giving Young children(0-8) the best start in life Yes
Up to £2,000
2014
Communities Encouraging new participants in physical activity Yes
£10,000 to £50,000
Helping young people (8-24) become more healthy, connected, confi-
Young Start dent, enterprising. Could be used to support marketing, organising, as- Yes
sisting in civic events. Also potential to host specific aspects of sports
development for young people.
£500 - £10,000
Celebrate Support for events/activities celebrating the Commonwealth Games.
Yes
Could be linked to the development of new activities
£10,000 - £750,000)
The Scottish Land Fund is aimed at supporting rural communities to be-
come more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and man-
agement of land and land assets. It will provide practical support and
funding to enable local people to work together to develop their ideas
and aspirations, put in place effective structures and plan and complete
The Scottish viable land and land asset acquisition projects. Yes
Land Fund
All projects must meet outcome 1:
Outcome 1. Rural communities achieve increased sustainable
economic, social and environmental development through the
experience of acquiring, owning and managing land and land assets;
Funding is available to eligible projects for up to 95% of £750,000.
Investing in
Communities
Supporting
21st Century £10,000 - £1,000,000 Yes
Life
Life
£10,000 - £1,000,000 Yes
Transitions
Page 18Funding
Description Likely Possible
Source
Big Lottery Funds Continued:
Investing in
Communities
Growing £10,000 - £1,000,000 Yes
Community
Assets
Improve local support for people experiencing hardship. Supports:
welfare advice Yes
Support and financial skills training and services
Connect action to address food poverty
provision of clothing and household goods
action to address fuel poverty
Other Funds:
The National Agency for Sport has a number of capital and revenue
sportscotland funding streams available in relation to sports facility provision and
redevelopment Yes
sportscotland £10,000 to £100,000
Legacy 2014
Improvement to physical infrastructure to support more people taking Yes
Active Places
part in sport. This could be used to support developments in the
Fund
games hall and the gym, e.g. construction of an indoor climbing wall
Various grant strands up to £150,000
Creative
Development of civic performances and events, involvement of
Scotland Yes
young people and development of sustainable arts programmes.
Up to £10,000 per group or £30,000 per Cluster
Voluntary Creating new volunteer projects, increasing diversity of volunteers.
Action Fund Men’s Shed development may be suitable project or marketing initia- Yes
tives
Historic Scotland provides a number of grant and funding schemes to
support bodies and individuals in the protection, education and pro-
motion of the historic environment.
Historic Decisions on grants are made on information gained from extensive
public consultation, and are also influenced by the extent to which Yes
Scotland
projects deliver benefits for communities, promote quality, develop
knowledge and skills and build capacity for local heritage manage-
ment.
Grants are offered across 9 different categories.
The Climate Challenge Fund is being supported by an alliance of
Keep
partners from key organisations and networks throughout Scotland,
Scotland
who bring expertise and experience of community-level interventions.
Beautiful
Applicants must own their facilities and local authorities cannot apply. Yes
The Climate
£150,000 per project till March 2016
Challenge
Development Grants £750 for disadvantaged communities
Fund
Various small grant bodies, e.g. Tesco Community Fund, Coop Community Fund, Lloyds TSB Foundation,
etc.
Page 19Acknowledgements:
We would like to thank the community of Loans and some of the community groups within Loans
for their help in putting together this action plan. All age ranges of the community have had the
opportunity to feed into this process and have their views reflected within this plan.
Implementation and Feedback
The Community Action Plan represents the end of one process, (capturing the views of the
community and compiling recommendations), and the start of another—the implementation
phase.
The recommendations within this plan need to be acted upon to realise the improvements to the
quality of life that have identified. It is your community that will drive these actions forward,
supported by partners and other agencies. The main community groups that have fed in to this
Action Plan with ideas and actions will be able to draw on expertise of regeneration, community
development, and economic development specialists within South Ayrshire Council, VASA and
Ailsa Horizons to further develop and carry out their plans.
The local residents and groups within Loans who have been directly involved in the Action
Planning process now invite other residents to review these results and conclusions. Through
this Action Plan, you are sure to gain a better understanding of the issues of concern to your
community and we would welcome your comments on the analysis and any new insights.
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