Public opinion on addressing inequality asked for

Residents, organisations and businesses in Fort William have been invited to tell Lochaber Community Partnership (LCP) how to address local inequalities.

Residents and businesses in the catchment area for Lundavra Primary School (including Upper Achintore, Plantation, An Aird, Achintore Road/ Seafield Gardens, Belford Road, Cameron Road, Alma Road, Victoria Road and the High Street) can take part in a survey to develop a Fort William locality plan.

LCP includes the council, NHS, police, fire and rescue service and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Similar work is under way in Kinlochleven and Caol.

Councillor Andrew Baxter said: “The five core partners along with a significant number of other groups are working together to identify improvements which will make a real and positive difference to people.

“This survey work is the start of that process and I would encourage as many residents of the area as possible to take part.”

The survey is looking for views on transport links, how safe the area feels, the environment, services and amenities, employment, housing and opportunities to take part in and influence community life.

The survey can be completed at www. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ How_good_is_my_place or on paper from Highland Council Service Point and Fort William Library, and runs until the end of March.