Approval on cards for place plan

MOFFAT’S place plan is set to be approved by councillors next week. The plan will go before Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Economy and Infrastructure committee next Tuesday. Moffat’s LPP was developed by the Moffat and District Community Council with support from other local groups. It outlines priorities for 2025 to 2030 and builds on previous community plans and reflects the desire for stronger collaboration between Dumfries and Galloway Council and Moffat’s residents. Key themes of the Moffat LPP include:

• A sustainable community that thrives economically, socially, and environmentally.
• Support for tourism as a cornerstone of the local economy.
• Vibrant retail and hospitality on the High Street.
• Enhanced transport links and educational opportunities.
• A focus on health, housing, and net-zero goals.

Community engagement activities in Moffat ranged from door-to-door leaflets to public presentations at events like farmers’ markets and rugby club gatherings. The plan emphasises strategic planning issues while also addressing community aspirations for improvement. Chair of the committee, Cllr Ian Blake, said: “These Local Place Plans, developed through extensive community engagement, will play a key role in shaping the future development of these areas and enhancing the quality of life for residents. “Registration of the place plans represent a great deal of work across the communities, and I’d like to thank all who have given their views in the development of this work.” The full report on the LPP can be read on the council website: https://dumfriesgalloway.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=624&MId=6201.