April 24th 2024 Community Engagement

Q: How will AKCH keep the community involved in deciding the future?

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April 24th 2024 community engagement sessions, in Dalavich and Kilchrenan, have shown high interest in preserving the 2 kirks via extending their role in the community.

Here’s the summary of what the community said.

Kirk Drop-ins what you told us

Thank you to the many people who participated, in person or email. Your input is being integrated into the broader AKCH strategy & community action plan, targeted to be published in the autumn.

Like most & like least about living in our area

Natural environment
People & community spirit Peace & quiet, safety
Heritage & history
Facilities(pub, green, community garden)

Limited facilities in Kilchrenan
Lack of child & elder care
Nothing for young people
Limited public transport
Limited affordable housing
Damage to natural environment

Other Ideas

Kilchrenan school as a hub for Outdoor Pursuits
Loch access in Kilchrenan
Community transport
Affordable accommodation (short & long term lets)
Mobile shop, Car repair garage, Pedestrian bridge River Avich

Comments & Concerns

Vital to respect the dead in the graveyards & their families
Protect an area for personal prayers and reflection
Don’t overlap or compete with existing facilities/businesses
Run as a business, financially sustainable & not reliant on volunteers
Find balance between locals/tourists & quiet/popular
More communication & engagement with the community is vital
Question need for DIG & AKCH, 2 charities with same scope and resources

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FAQ's

Will the kirks still be used for religious services?admin2024-07-19T07:33:12+00:00

Will the kirks still be used for religious services?

Yes, the kirks will be available for multi-faith worship, weddings, christenings, funerals and other important services.

What will happen to the graveyards?admin2024-07-19T07:34:02+00:00

What will happen to the graveyards?

The graveyards are owned by Argyll & Bute council and there will be no change.

How can AKCH afford to maintain the kirks?admin2024-07-26T08:42:25+00:00

How can AKCH afford to maintain the kirks?

To cover maintenance costs, it is vital that the kirks are used by more people, more often and hence generate enough income to cover maintenance.

How do AKCH make sure any new services don’t compete with what we already have in the area?admin2024-07-19T07:37:12+00:00

How do AKCH make sure any new services don’t compete with what we already have in the area?

AKCH want to enhance our area hence it is vital that we do not complete with existing facilities. As such, it is a key criteria that none of our development opportunities complete with existing service. Additionally, addressing a vital community need, and not completing with existing facilities, is a key criteria for all public funding.

How will AKCH keep the community involved in deciding the future?admin2024-07-19T07:39:58+00:00

How will AKCH keep the community involved in deciding the future?

We will do this in 3 ways:

Regular drop-in engagement session on key topics – first sessions April’24.

Quarterly Update Letters – first edition published June’24, distributed door to door, via email and Facebook.

Website Latest News – Board Meeting Minutes, Community Events, Funding Support Outcomes will all be posted.