What is good about Nairn according to a community planning workshop

Here is what a recent Community Planning Partnership workshop made of what is good about Nairn. Consultation still a four letter word in Nairn or is this one going to be different? There is an ongoing survey here on the Partnership's website? 

"The Good—What is good about your community?

 Facebook pages for Nairnshire—Nairn Rocks; Nairn Cares; Nairn Recycle

 Excellent community facilities e.g. Community Arts Centre

 Community Spirit—sunniest place in Scotland!!

 Volunteers are active & willing to support

 Level of community support for events

 Friendly
 Community works together

 Recognition response & referral to statutory agencies

 Number of people involved in volunteering 

 Statutory agencies wanting to engage with community based organisations/third sector

 Engagement with local issues

 Volunteers are invaluable

 The support of good neighbours

 Friendly and welcoming

 High level of community involvement

 Safe and welcoming

 People are willing to step up and help each other

 Business which benefit the community eg. Restaurant in Ardersier which does Christmas meals for those on their own

 Safe Community 

Massive variety of activities

 Integrated adult services are co-located

 Great assets

 Good leisure facilities, lots of outdoor space or the community to use

 Tourism attraction not just Scotland

 Lots of Community groups t be involved with—for all tastes"

Ah but what about the bad and the ugly? Find out more on the Community Planning workshop report here.