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Prestonpans Community Action Plan 2016-2021
Prestonpans Community Action Plan 2016-2021
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Our Community Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Our shared vision for community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Our Likes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Our Dislikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Theme 1: Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Theme 2: Events & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Theme 3: Public Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Theme 4: Recreation & Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Early Actions funded through the Participatory Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Making it happen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Introduction
134 Community Surveys were returned representing the views of
approximately 250 people
3 Stakeholder interviews took place with local groups,
business and support organisations
160 people attended the Community Futures Open Events in Prestonpans
Prestonpans Community Action Plan
The Action Plan summarises community views and information about:
Our community now
Our shared Vision for Prestonpans
Priority themes and actions
Prestonpans Community Futures Steering Group
The Steering Group brought together representatives from: Prestonpans Community Council,
Pretsonpans Youth Community Project, Prestonpans After School Club, Puffin Play Group,
Friends of Cuthill Park, Coastal Regeneration Alliance, Prestonpans Seton Gosford Area
Partnership
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Prestonpans Community Action Plan 2016-2021
Our Community Now
Background
Prestonpans is town within East Lothian, located 11.5 miles east of Edinburgh along the banks of the
River Forth.
Prestonpans has a vast industrial heritage of mining, fishing, salt panning and breweries. Mining in
Prestonpans dates back to 1210, this is considered by many to be the earliest organised coal mining in
British history.
As well as industrial heritage, Prestonpans is well known for the Battle of Prestonpans which was a
battle within the second Jacobite Rising in 1745.
Prestonpans has a population of 7620 as of the last census.
Prestonpans has a high street with several shopping outlets including 2 supermarkets. The town has
separate school facilities at nursey, infant, primary and secondary stages. There are 2 community
centers within Prestonpans; Prestonpans Community Centre and Pennypit Centre. There is a public
library, a dentists and a GP practice within the town center.
Health
Prestonpans has a local health provision in the form of a pharmacy as well as both GP and dentist
surgeries. Any level of more serious or emergency medical treatment can be accessed at the Royal
Infirmary of Edinburgh which is approximately 9 miles from Prestonpans. Long term or limiting health
issues are relatively prominent in Prestonpans with around 20% of the entire population identifying
with some form of long term health issue.
Employment & Economy
On average around 15% of the working age population in Prestonpans are unemployed, this has been
consistent trend in the area for the past 10 years. Whilst this reflects a general improvement since the
1990s, it does not show any signs of reducing significantly. Employability training and local
employment opportunities have been identified as key priorities moving forward, meaning the
delivery of this action plan could lead to significant change in this area.
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Prestonpans Community Action Plan 2016-2021 Education All stages of education are catered to in Prestonpans by the infant school, primary schools and Preston Lodge High School. On average, around 65% of school leavers progress to further or higher education with currently 20 - 25% of the adult population having successfully obtained a degree level qualification. Environment Prestonpans is well known for its local environment including its beach and walk ways. From community survey feedback, there is a feeling evident that these resources are underutilized and under respected. In taking this action plan forward, the community of Prestonpans hopes to enhance the local environment and maximise the potential of all natural resources. Community There is a strong sense of community within Prestonpans which is evident in both the positive comments within the community survey feedback and the high attendances at the open meetings and Family Fun Day event within the Coalfields Community Futures process. It is also evident however that an element of the community feel unsure about how to become more involved - something this action plan hopes to address. 4
Prestonpans Community Action Plan 2016-2021
Vision statement
"I'd like to see us looking forward to a bright and prosperous future
rather than back at what we used to have and how we used to be
identified and identify ourselves. Our local heritage should be
celebrated and fondly remembered but our future should something we
can all be just as proud of."
Prestonpans Will Be…
A town that both believes in and invests heavily in its youth
population, encouraging young people to be ambitious and
adventurous.
A town that is welcoming and hospitable to tourists and visitors.
A town that proudly celebrates its culture and heritage.
A town that maximizes the potential of its resources
Prestonpans Will Have…
A thriving local economy with opportunities for all local residents.
A community network that works efficiently and collaboratively.
A strong sense of identity.
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Prestonpans Community Action Plan 2016-2021
Prestonpans LIKES
Child & Youth Provision
Environment
Local Services & Facilies
Other
Sense of Community
The clean streets and the new The community in Prestonpans
play parks . . . is amazing, having a chance to
meet other mums at Patchwork
It's a close community . . .
each week has been so good for
The Prestonpans After School me and my baby . . .
Club is superb . . .
The nice walks . . .
The Pennypitt and Prestonpans
The local gala committee,
Community Centre’s both offer
giving the community a fun
excellent facilities and
filled week of events! . . .
opportunities to get involved in
community groups . . . Open air access to the sea and
its walkways . . .
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Prestonpans Community Action Plan 2016-2021
Prestonpans DISLIKES
Child & Youth Provisiohn
Environment
Local Services
Crime & An Social Behaviour
Sense of Community
Expanding without having Local facilities not open in the
infrastructure in place – need evening, the whole community
to invest in schools, doctors can’t take part in all activities
and shops . . . ...
Schools should be bigger and I feel that the local young
there should be more for people deserve better . . .
youngsters . . . The parking facilities for High
Dropping litter, if nobody Street . . .
litters it will make the world Bus services . . .
better . . . No decent pubs . . .
Drug dealing on street Clean the beach! . . .
corners . . .
Destruction caused by
youths…..
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Prestonpans Community Action Plan 2016-2021
THEME 1: Heritage
These are the main strategies and priorities the community will work towards achieving in
partnership with public agencies and other supporters
Prestonpans is steeped in cultural and industrial heritage and it was evident throughout the consultation process
that there is a strong sense of pride in this across the community. The next generation and many more after that
should be encouraged and enabled to fully understand and appreciate the cultural history that makes
Prestonpans truly unique.
Priorities Actions Potential Partners
Public art projects around Establish a mural trail through Prestonpans Seton Gosford Area
area heritage Prestonpans by repairing, enhancing Partnership
and adding to existing murals
John Muir Trust,
Support & invest in mining Support the development of a Cuthill
Friends Of Cuthill Park
museum Park to Mining Museum walkway
Support and encourage and promote Prestonpans Community Council
East Lothian Council “Multicultural Days
East Lothian Council
Raise awareness of and support /
fundraise for museum tapestries Coastal Regeneration Alliance
Interpretation boards Work towards creating a map of local Local Schools
around town and paths walkways and points of interest
3 Harbours Festival Committee
Support the development of a John
Pennypit Committee
Muir coastal route
A “3 Harbours Festival” Develop the Prestonpans aspect of the
festival within the community to include
the local schools
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Prestonpans Community Action Plan 2016-2021
THEME 2: Events & Activities
These are the main strategies and priorities the community will work towards achieving in
partnership with public agencies and other supporters
Opportunities for young people was a reoccurring theme across all demographics during the community
consultation and opportunities for young people integrate fully within the wider community were prioritised as a
key aspect of sustainable long term development.
Priorities Actions Potential Partners
Support & develop youth Conduct a large scale youth Prestonpans Youth Community
activities consultation including a drop in “Pizza Project
Night”
Lighthouse Project
PYCP to offer NPA in Volunteering and
PDA in Youth Work through Coalfields Red School
Regeneration Trust SQA Learning
Centre Prestonpans After School Club
Liaise with external communities and STRiVE
agencies to recruit and retain volunteers
to aid the delivery of youth provision Prestonpans Community Council
A larger scale gala to Widening participation in the planning Prestonpans Seton Gosford Area
reflect increase in of the gala Partnership
population Liaise with other mining communities to
Local Schools
share ideas and link up / coordinate
galas Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Hold employment / PYCP to host Coalfields Sport Works Puffin Play Group
recruitment event(s) Programme
Research and promote employment and Prestonpans After School Club
training opportunities around
Children & Youth Network
community and through diverese
community groups Gala Committee
Coordinate child care provision and
Street League
develop in line with key opportunities
locally
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Prestonpans Community Action Plan 2016-2021
THEME 3: Public Services
These are the main strategies and priorities the community will work towards achieving in
partnership with public agencies and other supporters
A sense of pride within the community is paramount in taking the community action plan forward and greater or
more efficient public services will lead to an enhanced sense of community pride and community spirit.
Priorities Actions Potential Partners
Effort to tackle dog fouling Hold community competition to design Prestonpans Youth & Community
anti dog fouling ideas and campaign Project
materials Lighthouse Project
Red School
Enhanced police presence Engage with and include Police more
within all community events and Prestonpans After School Club
activities so as to encourage a proactive Local Schools
rather than reactive approach. Police Scotland
East Lothian Council
Improved public transport Lobby for improved local transport links
to Edinburgh and surrounding areas Prestonpans Community Council
links to Edinburgh
East Lothian Community Rail
Improved lighting in parks Lobby for improvements to lighting
Partnership
and on streets services
Prestonpans Seton Gosford Area
Highlight safety concerns related to
Partnership
poor lighting
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THEME 4: Recreation & Facilities
These are the main strategies and priorities the community will work towards achieving in
partnership with public agencies and other supporters
Access to local facilities and green spaces play an important part in improving local health and wellbeing and
social interaction. Strong working partnerships across the various community groups in Prestonpans can lead to
the local facilities being utilised to their full potential.
Priorities Actions Potential Partners
Create new and develop Work with East Lothian Council to map Friends of Cuthill Park
existing green space and out local greenspace and promote East Lothian Council
horticultural assets better use
Prestonpans Youth Community
Project
Prestonpans After School Club
Develop skate park and Research funding opportunities
Prestonpans Community Council
youth facilities Consult and engage with local young
Lighthouse Project
people
Red School
Prestonpans Seton Gosford Area
Develop cross community Cross community networking and Partnership
group facilities engagement Local Schools
Graden ‘Elf
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FUNDED PROJECTS
Prestonpans After School Outdoor Play Opportunities
Club
The outdoor play equipment we
were able to buy allows all 66 of
registered children to enjoy the
outdoors and being active while
they attend the after school club.
The equipment has increased the
number of play options available
to children which is an important
part of learning and social
development
Puffin Play Group New Equipment
The playgroup is a valuable local
service and at the moment is
oversubscribed with a significant
waiting list. We try to ensure the
service is available to those who
need it most and the new
equipment we’ve been able to
buy has increased our capacity to
do this.
Friends Of Cuthill Park Cuthill Park Community
Garden Project
Funding was allocated to
complete an outdoor room,
which involved laying a patio in
front of the container, with two
permanent wooden posts and
removable weathered canvas
sides and roof. This will create a
community meeting place and an
outdoor classroom.
Prestonpans Miners Miners Memorial
Memorial Group
The miners’ memorial group are
in the late stages of creating a
public artwork (sculpture) to go
on display in Prestonpans. The
artwork will be dedicated to all
the miners from the area,
especially those who lost their
lives down the pits.
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Prestonpans Community Communications
Council Improvements
We managed to purchase 2
notice boards for the town (one
to replace the old notice board
opposite the town hall and
another for the shop) to display
in formation and advertise local
opportunities. This will hopefully
be a key community engagement
asset as we endeavour to reach
out to as much of the community
as possibly can.
Prestonpans Community Seating & Planting
Council
The funding we applied for with
for this project was mainly with
our elderly residents in mind as
there are currently no seats or
resting areas along the high
street and the flower bed
opposite the town hall is unused
and neglected. Hopefully by
addressing these 2 small issues,
we can make our high street
more attractive to the more
elderly members of our
community.
Preston Lodge High School New Uniforms
Pipe Band
Funding helped to kit out 10 new
band members with pipe band
uniform. All 10 players performed
at the British Pipe Band
Championships in May 2016
earning 3rd prize, and 1st in
Drumming. They will all continue
to compete with the band as well
as support many community and
charity events.
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Making it Happen
This Community Action Plan has set out the priorities for the development of
Prestonpans over the next 5 years as identified by the community through an
extensive process of community engagement carried out over a period of 6
months, June to November 2015.
The Plan contains
A summary of the Prestonpans Community Profile
Our main Likes and Dislikes expressed in the community survey
Our Vision Statement for Prestonpans
The main themes and priorities for taking action
Public Services
Our Local Environment
Community Activities
Local Amenities
Making the links to other strategic plans
The Partcipatory Budget projects that are helping kick start the Action Plan
The Community Action Plan is not just for the few but for everyone, we hope you
will read it, consider its content and help toward making it work by taking action
where you are, in whatever way you can. If everyone did something positive for
their community every day, then what a difference that would make!
Many thanks go to all those who took their time to share their views, to the
volunteers and participants who made the Community Open Day events a great
success. Thanks go to members of the community who contributed the images in
this Action Plan.
To find out more information about the Action Plan or to volunteer with any
projects please contact:
Helen Harper
Pennypit Centre, Rope Walk, Double Dykes, Prestonpans
01875 819635
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Registered Charity No.1074930 in England and Wales
A Charity Registered in Scotland No SCO39277
Design & Print by Armstrong Printing (Alloa) Ltd. Offices 75-77 Alloa Business Centre, Alloa FK10 3SA
14Coalfields Community Futures The Coalfields Community Futures Programme is an approach to local community planning and sustainable community development that aims to encourage active citizenship and build local democracy. It enables communities to devise a community action plan which makes a case for the things that the community thinks are important and wishes to make happen. The process builds on existing processes of community action research to identify local needs and priorities, using residents as co-researchers. We work with local residents and groups to develop a common sense of purpose and assist them to produce a deliverable community action plan. To support the action planning process the community receive a Participatory Budget which is available to local constituted community or voluntary groups. This budget enables the community to fund small projects that are identified by the community through the results of the household surveys, stakeholder interviews and the Community Open Events. Thank you to everyone who took part in helping Prestonpansl plan for a bright future.
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