2026 Community Survey for Kilninver and Kilmelford Community Council & LMKC
Share your thoughts on a wide range of issues that affect our community, both positive and negative. Please complete or ignore as many as you wish, unless marked with a red asterisk, which should be answered.
Age Group
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Please Select
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85 and older
Prefer not to say
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
What best describes you?
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school age
student at university, college or distance learning or in training
employed
self-employed
unable to work for any reason
unemployed
semi-retired
retired
Do you currently live in this community?
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Yes, full-time resident
Yes, part-time resident
No, live elsewhere
Prefer not to say
How long have you lived here, roughly?
Do you expect to still be living here or to have moved here to live permanently in ten years time?
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Yes
Maybe
Don't know/ prefer not to say
No
If you wish to expand on this answer, please do so - your reasons, whatever they are, will help us greatly.
What do you think should be the priorities for community council? Tick all that apply
considering planning applications
highlighting concerns to Council, eg speeding, bin collections, pavements and roads
community events
Other
What do you think should be the priorities for the community company, LMKC Ltd? Tick all that apply
building a sustainable, resilient community
encouraging businesses
acquiring land for community ownership
providing new facilities for the community
investigating affordable housing options
Other
If you wish to comment further on the previous two questions, please do so in this box
What do you think are the priorities for the area to make it a great place to live, work and visit?
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a range of housing options for all ages
local school
public transport options
community facilities, eg village hall
range of options for visitors to stay and for eating out
a local shop
a local cafe
sports facilities
leisure facilities
new businesses and employment opportunities
Please share any additional comments or suggestions of priorities
Housing
Do you currently
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own your own home
rent your home
live with family
live outwith the area
Other
How many people live in the house altogether?
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Do you think there is enough housing in the area for local people and families ?
Yes
No
Don't know
How would you rate the affordability of housing, either renting or buying?
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Very Poor
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Very Poor, 5 is Excellent
How concerned are you about any potential housing development in the area?
Not at all
1
2
3
4
Extremely
5
1 is Not at all, 5 is Extremely
Please share any additional comments or suggestions about housing.
Work and Business
How do you rate the opportunities for the following in the area?
Good
Adequate
Poor
Don't Know
Working
Volunteering
Training
Studying
Do you run a business or organisation in the area, including self employed and sole trader? If so, please write in the box how many people you employ, including yourself
What is your view on the local economy? What issues do you have if you have a business or that stop you starting or expanding a business?
Do you need help setting up a business at the moment?
Yes
No
Maybe
Transport
What modes of transport do you use to get around - tick all that apply
Car
Bicycle
Motor bike
Mobility vehicle / wheelchair
Walking
Bus
Do you have any particular issues getting around?
How would you rate the quality and accessibility of public transport?
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Very Poor
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Very Poor, 5 is Excellent
Please share any additional comments or suggestions about transport.
Our Environment
Are you affected by any of the following - tick as many as required
litter on your property
general amount of litter in the community
dog waste
coastal litter
invasive plant species
wild animals causing property damage
light pollution
noise pollution
air pollution
other environmental issues - please add these in comment box at end of section
How well do you think the community is moving to more sustainable energy sources?
very badly
1
2
3
4
very well
5
1 is very badly, 5 is very well
How do you get your water?
Mains water
Private supply
Not sure
How is your sewage dealt with?
Main sewer
Septic tank
Not sure
How do you currently heat your home? Tick all that apply
electric storage heaters
central heating
open fires / stoves
other electric heaters, including wet electric heaters
oil fired boiler
solar panels
heat pump
biomass boiler
calor gas
Other
How concerned are you about the impact of recent bad weather and possibility of this becoming more common?
not concerned
1
2
3
4
very concerned
5
1 is not concerned, 5 is very concerned
Are you in favour of community owned energy schemes for our area?
Yes
No
Not sure
Please share any concerns or suggestions regarding the environment.
Tourism
Are you involved in tourism in some way?
Yes
No
Do you think more should be done to encourage visitors to the area?
Yes
No
Don't know
How would you rate the impact of tourism on the community?
Very Negative
1
2
3
4
Very Positive
5
1 is Very Negative, 5 is Very Positive
Do you think that the amount of second homes and holiday homes in the area is
about right
less than required
more than required
don't know
Please share any comments or suggestions about tourism.
Local Facilities
How would you rate the quality and range of facilities in the community council area, such as the village hall, recreational and leisure facilities, health and social care?
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Very Poor
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Very Poor, 5 is Excellent
Please share any additional comments or suggestions about local facilities. Would you like more or less of the current sporting, leisure, arts and recreation opportunities? What barriers are there to you taking part? What facilities would you use and how do you currently access library services, postal and banking services, health care and so on?
What are your thoughts about the local school?
The field next to the village hall in Kilmelford is currently zoned for community use. What use(s) would you like to see there, which would be of benefit to the community?
Are there any sites in the area that you think could potentially be developed - where are they and what could they be used for?
If there was a community owned retail unit in the area, would you use it regularily?
Yes
No
Maybe
Would you be interested in working in a community shop or other retail unit?
Yes
No
Maybe
Please tell us what you think of the following
Not Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Don't know/no opinion
Community Council
Community Company (LMKC)
If you wish to give any feedback on the work of the community council and /or LMKC, please do so here
What are the best aspects of living in this area?
What would you do to improve anything in this area?
What matters most to you about this area?
If there is anything you would like to add that is not covered in these questions, please do so here. Many thanks for your time.
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