Craignish Community Action Plan Survey

Thanks for helping shape the future of Craignish!

This survey is the first step in creating a Craignish Community Action Plan - a plan made by us, for us.

Together, we’ll figure out what really matters in our area: what needs doing, who can help, and how and when we’ll make it happen.

In the past, councils have written plans for communities. This time it’s different. This is our chance to decide for ourselves. By sharing our experiences, ideas, and local knowledge, we can create a plan that truly belongs to Craignish - and brings real benefits to everyone who lives here.

Having a Community Action Plan will also open the door to funding and resources, so we can actually put our ideas into action.

Other communities nearby have already used their CAPs to secure amazing projects and big investments - here are some inspiring examples:

Mull & Iona Community Trust

Ford Community Action Plan

Tarbert Community Action Plan

You can read more about CAPs generally here

Why your voice matters

• Every voice counts. That means everybody in your household - adults, young people, and children - can fill out their own survey.
• The more perspectives we gather, the stronger our plan will be.
• Please spread the word! Encourage your friends, neighbours, and family to take part too.
• The survey is broad and open - there’s no hidden agenda. It’s simply about capturing what life in Craignish means to all of us: living, working, learning, and enjoying time here.
• Answer as many questions as feel relevant, and skip any that don’t.

Confidential and anonymous

• What you share stays anonymous.
• All responses are confidential and handled under UK data protection laws.
• When results are shared - for funding applications, community discussions, or with other local groups - it will always be in an anonymous, summarised way.

A few practical things

• How long the survey takes to complete will depend on how much you have to say! It is possible to whizz through it quickly (10 - 30 minutes) or take your time. It's up to you. 😊
• You'll have the opportunity to save your progress at the end of each page. After you've clicked Save the first time, a box will pop up. Press "Skip Create an Account" and it will ask for an email address then will send you a link to complete the survey at a later time. This means you don’t have to fill in the survey all at once.
• If you’d like a hand filling it in, a team of local volunteers is ready to help - just get in touch. 
• You can contact us at cap@craignish.info or on 0300 199 8521

What happens next?

The deadline for completing the survey is Sunday 18th December

Once all the surveys are in, the results will shape a series of community workshops. At these workshops, we’ll all share and discuss ideas, and use our collective imagination to map out the future of Craignish together.

From there, we'll decide as a community which projects and actions make it into the Community Action Plan.

Who's organising this?

The CAP is being organised entirely by local volunteers - your neighbours and friends.

We’ll do our best to keep things moving, but please be patient if it takes time. 😊🙏🏻

And if you’d like to get involved, your help would be so welcome! Everyone is welcome, and every contribution (big or small) matters.

Get in touch

Website: Craignish.info

Email: cap@criagnish.info  

Phone: 0300 199 8521

This plan is being developed in partnership with Craignish Community Company (C3), our local Development Trust.

For clarity, Craignish is defined in line with the council ward - shown on the map below outlined in red

Contents

Overview

Housing and Accommodation

Work and Local Economy

Facilities and Services

Moving AroundCommunity

Environment

What Next?

You're being asked about age here to better understand the needs and opinons of people of different ages. Also the survey will automatically remove some questions (for example accomodation, work, etc) for younger children.

This section explores work, volunteering, and study opportunities in Craignish.

It asks business owners about their challenges and also looks at tourism and other local industries.

Remember - your answers are anonymous and confidential. Results will only be shared in summary form, to support funding applications, community discussions, and local projects

This section looks at local facilities and services, including recreation, health and social care, postal and banking services, as well as civic and religious amenities.

Remember - your answers are anonymous and confidential. Results will only be shared in summary form, to support funding applications, community discussions, and local projects

FOR INFORMATION:

If you or somebody you know needs any kind of social care or help, please contact Health and Social Partnership, Lochgilphead - 01546 703162

This part of the survey explores how we travel in and around Craignish, including local roads, footpaths, and connections to places like Oban and Lochgilphead.

Remember - your answers are anonymous and confidential. Results will only be shared in summary form, to support funding applications, community discussions, and local projects

Do you know abut your right to roam in Scotland's countryside?

Here's what the law says: 

Public access to land - Landscape and outdoor access - gov.scot

Here you'll be asked about community life - how engaged you feel with it and how engaged you want to be. You'll be asked about events, activities, local decision-making, support, and community ownership.

Remember - your answers are anonymous and confidential. Results will only be shared in summary form, to support funding applications, community discussions, and local projects

FOR INFORMATION:

Did you know Craignish Village Hall can help with ticket costs for the funded Arts Programme?

If you would like to know more please contact cvh.arts@craignish.org.uk or call 01852 311166

FOR INFORMATION:

People aged 60 or over, those with a child under 5, anyone with a disability or chronic illness, those who rely on medical equipment requiring continuous electricity, or those with special communication needs can register for priority services with Scottish Power.

This provides extra support during power cuts. You can register online here or by calling 0345 270 0700

This section focuses on our environment - land, air, and sea - how we affect it, and what our priorities should be.

Remember - your answers are anonymous and confidential. Results will only be shared in summary form, to support funding applications, community discussions, and local projects

FOR INFORMATION:

Would you know where to go for support or advice for reducing energy use or switching to renewable sources?

You can find out more about sustainable energy here:

Home Energy Scotland

Business Energy Scotland · Make your business greener

Many thanks for your help!

This is the first step in creating the Community Action Plan.

Once all the surveys are in, the results will shape a series of community workshops. At these workshops, we’ll share and discuss ideas, and use our imagination to map out the future of Craignish together.

From there, we'll decide as a community which projects and actions make it into the Community Action Plan.

Your input really matters, and every response helps shape the future of Craignish.

Paper copies can be handed in at various points around Craignish:

- Village Shop, Ardfern 

- Craignish Village Hall

- Craobh Marina office 

- Lunga Stables Post Box

For updates please check: craignish.info