After the second wave of infections and a surge in cases of the new strain of Covid-19, it comes at no great surprise that the Government has been forced to implement further restrictions to every day life and how businesses and organisations are operating. Creetown Initiative is no exception and we are continuing to...
Creetown Initiative has been engaged by the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar Community Council to produce a Community Action and Development Plan for the village and surrounding area. The Sanquhar community council area has a population of 2,370 and is located in the northern section of Upper Nithsdale, Dumfries and Galloway. Sanquhar had a Community...
SENScot (Social Enterprise Network Scotland) and Creetown Initiative will be providing direct support to the communities of Brechin, in Angus, and Girvan, in South Ayrshire, to develop their tourism offer and put community at the heart of the decision making process. 2020 has been a catastrophic year for the Scottish tourism industry and, with...
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is currently preparing a Land Management Plan for ‘The Creetown Block’, which comprises two small woodland blocks that provide the backdrop to our village; Balloch Wood and Chain Wood. This Land Management Plan details FLS’s proposals for the woodlands for the next 10 years, including felling, restocking, road building...
A former bank, and originally a restaurant, located on Queensbury Street in Dumfries town centre, is the subject of the newest contract for Creetown Initiative. A Unique Creative Community Space The Linen Bank is a 5 storey B-Listed building, latterly owned by Dumfries and Galloway Council Housing Services and has been identified by not-for-profit...
Akin to all charities and third sector organisations, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, government restrictions and social distancing have all had an impact on Creetown Initiative and it’s operations. However our office consultancy staff have adapted and have all been working from home. Thankfully we did not have to furlough any of our...
Creetown Initiative is pleased to be delivering a Strategic Town Plan for Castle Douglas. The project has been commissioned by Castle Douglas Development Forum, a registered Scottish Charity incorporating various local community organisations under one body. The first stage involves in-depth consultation with members of the community. This has started and will continue over...
After 2 years, Creetown Initiative’s contract working with Barrhill Community Interest Company and Barrhill Development Trust has come to an end. We have had a fantastic couple of years working with the community of Barrhill and hope that the community are pleased with progress made. Creetown Initiative provided Project Officer support and one staff...
Creetown Initiative was engaged by Sanquhar Enterprise Company to carry out a Feasibility Study on Sanquhar Post Office, to establish whether it would be a viable option for the community to purchase and take on this essential community asset. The current Sanquhar Post Office owners want to retire and, unless a new owner can...
Ferry Friends, our community project for over 60s in our parish, has been shortlisted as finalists in the running to receive funding from Dumfries and Galloway Council fund, “Your Community, Your Money, You Decide”. It now all comes down to a community vote to determine the winner of the funding. How to Vote You...
We are pleased to announce that a senior project officer from Creetown Initiative will be carrying out community development work in the small, rural village of Barr in South Ayrshire, working with Barr Community SCIO, a registered Scottish charity. One of the key tasks of our work in Barr will be to take the...
Creetown Initiative is working with Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Development Trust (PPCDT) to carry out community development work for an initial year. The rural communities of Pinwherry and Pinmore are located in South Ayrshire, approximately 2 miles apart and the combined population of both hamlets is approximately 300. The main objectives of PPCDT is...
