Auchinleck Community website

The Restoring Communities Programme

The Restoring Communities Programme (RCP) is a regeneration initiative funded by the East Ayrshire Coalfield Area Social Inclusion Partnership which aims to tackle the problems of dereliction and decay in the environment of those settlements identified as being in most need within the SIP area.
Auchinleck has been identified as the pilot project area for the RCP.

The main focus of the RCP in Auchinleck is the physical improvement of the town centre as well as the economic and social regeneration of the town.

The main projects currently being developed under the RCP in Auchinleck are:-

Auchinleck, Well Road Park Project – This project is being implemented by the Auchinleck Community Council in conjunction with St Patrick’s Primary School and aims to enhance and develop the park to encourage maximum use and improve the image of the area. The proposal includes upgrading a footpath, installing new street lighting for increased community safety, bench seating, creation of an avenue of trees along the main footpath link, planting of shrubs and trees in specific locations which can then be utilised by the local schools for environmental projects.
Auchinleck “One Stop Shop” Project – The Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation (CISWO) has approved Auchinleck as one of only three, Phase 2 One Stop Shop projects in Scotland.
Main Street, Auchinleck “Property Improvement Scheme” –A Property Improvement Scheme has been set up which will aim to implement environmental improvements to properties in partnership with property owners. This will complement action currently being taken to remove a number of prominent derelict properties in Main Street, Auchinleck under the Revolving Fund for Demolitions.
Auchinleck Community Newsroom (Website & Newsletter) – To improve the circulation of information to the community it is proposed to develop an Auchinleck community newsroom including a community website in conjunction with local schools, community groups and Ayrshire Electronic Community and to continue to develop this the Auchinleck Community Newsletter.