Scalloway Local Place Plan
Priorities and achievements from the Scalloway Local Place Plan
The Scalloway Local Place Plan was adopted by Shetland Islands Council as non-statutory planning guidance in September 2020. The Plan was produced by Scalloway Community Council working in partnership with Shetland Islands Council, as part of the Re-Create Scalloway project.
Families under pressure can end up on a pathway to crisis. Barriers to support are often only overcome when a family reaches crisis. Waiting until a crisis occurs, however, becomes more costly for everyone with long term consequences for adults and children. Anchor for Families walks alongside families that are under pressure and supports them to develop a more positive pathway. Better family and societal outcomes are expected with more individuals and families able to thrive and reach their full potential.
Credit: Shetland Islands Council
In support of the Local Place Plan an Action Plan was developed, identifying four themes/objectives (Identity, Movement, Environment & Facilities for Young People, Planning for Investment), underpinned by a number of priorities and is ongoing. Achievements so far include:
- Demolition of the old youth centre
- Improvements to paths and wayfinding across Scalloway
- Public realm and parking improvements
- Improvements to Scalloway Hall surrounding area
- Publication of ‘Destination Scalloway’, the feasibility study and masterplan looking at the development and advancement of proposals for the waterfront and village centre
- The completion of the Scalloway Caravan Park and it’s opening for business
The Scalloway Place Plan, and subsequent Action Plan, link to our ‘Place’ priority. This work shows what is possible when communities are actively involved in shaping their own future resilience, and the benefits this can bring.