A Voice
for Girvan
Providing a voice for the community.
We listen and engage with the voices of the local community both ‘face to face’ and on social platforms.
We turn feedback and proposals into viable projects, and find ways to bring community ideas to life.
How We Engage With The Community
TIMELINE
2012 - Following detailed community engagement, the Scottish Government published the outcome of ‘A Vision for Girvan: Charrette Report – Your Girvan, your vision’ . A key finding was to establish a neutral, apolitical organisation where ‘In the Town Team you leave your ego at the door – not just concern for your group but concern for Girvan.’
2016 - The Town Team adopted a constitution with the key purpose to ‘Promote Girvan as a vibrant town with a strong sense of community, building positive perceptions of the Town to the wider community and building civic pride; encouraging public participation...using the talents of local people; building and maintaining partnerships between community groups, voluntary organisations and public sector bodies to shape Girvan’s future.’
WHAT WE DO
We provide a platform for the voice of the community, taking ideas forward ourselves, or supporting others to make them a reality.
HOW WE DO IT
Our website and Facebook page allow us to engage directly with the local community and beyond. Through our online presence, we are able to share events, activities, updates and achievements.
We hold meetings open to all on the first Thursday of each month (except January and July). Providing a regular ‘gathering place’ allows the community to get together and generate ideas.
We liaise with groups, organisations and stakeholders in Girvan, facilitating engagement with the Scottish Government, South Ayrshire Council, Statutory Authorities, and the Westminster and Scottish Parliaments.
Want To Get Involved?
To get involved with the Girvan Town Team or learn more about our initiatives, please contact our Project Coordinator, Roddy MacDonald.
