The Kintyre Forum

I have just received a postal survey for views on the town centre and waterfront by EKOS, who are economic development specialists appointed by the Council, to set a baseline on what people feel about the town centre / waterfront area and how much people use it and spend money there.

I would urge people who would like to see grassroots developments like the all weather pitch and the cultural / arts centre being supported better and recognised for their economic value to the area to make this clear in their surveys.

Wouldn't it be nice for Campbeltown to be a bustling centre of activity again? Wouldn't it be nice to have somewhere to take your family and meet your friends to actually do something? Or places to attract tourists who can contribute greatly to our businesses and jobs?

KINTYRE RESIDENTS ASKED FOR VIEWS ON CAMPBELTOWN

Campbeltown residents, businesses and visitors are being urged to take part in a new survey on the town and its future.

The initiative is being undertaken as part of the Council’s £30m CHORD programme to regenerate the waterfronts of five key towns – Campbeltown, Helensburgh, Oban, Rothesay and Dunoon.

The survey, which is happening in each of the towns, will involve postal correspondence, in-street interviews and telephone calls aimed at gathering the views of the widest possible group of individuals.

The postal survey has recently been issued by to a random sample of 1,000 Campbeltown residents. This four page survey is designed to gather their views on the quality of the town at present, and identify what they would like to see improved in the future.

Responses are being collected in pre-paid envelopes by specialist research company EKOS, which will then report to the council on the main findings. All responses are confidential and no information on individual responses, or details of respondents, will be passed on.

The deadline for submission of surveys is May 30. The survey includes a prize draw fund of £100, and all completed surveys with names/addresses will be placed into a draw with three prizes of £50, £30 and £20.

An in-street survey is also planned for the end of May to coincide with the Mull of Kintyre half marathon on Sunday May 30. These surveys are targeted at visitors to the town who will be asked by interviewers about their views and perceptions of Campbeltown.

Finally, a sample of 30 local businesses (mainly retailers) will be contacted by EKOS and asked to participate in a 20 minute telephone survey. All responses will be confidential and the written report will not identify any business.

D.H wrote:I have just received a postal survey for views on the town centre and waterfront by EKOS, who are economic development specialists appointed by the Council, to set a baseline on what people feel about the town centre / waterfront area and how much people use it and spend money there.

I would urge people who would like to see grassroots developments like the all weather pitch and the cultural / arts centre being supported better and recognised for their economic value to the area to make this clear in their surveys.

Wouldn't it be nice for Campbeltown to be a bustling centre of activity again? Wouldn't it be nice to have somewhere to take your family and meet your friends to actually do something? Or places to attract tourists who can contribute greatly to our businesses and jobs?

D.H. - I meant to post to say thanks for posting this and asking people to support the All Weather Pitch as well as the equally deserving arts centre.

Unfortunately, I didn't get a form - I must not be random enough.

Did anyone else?

I can't really understand why they are sending these out now when so many decisions have been made already? Anyway, please do support grassroot developments as mentioned above!

Unfortunately, I didn't get a form - I must not be random enough.

According to my 12 year old being 'Random' is awesome - which is old person's speak, like me, is cool.