Local Place Plans have recently been submitted for both North Berwick and Gairloch, and the plan for Morvern is currently being finalised. We are also continuing our work with Community Councils across Shetland to support them in preparing their own Local Place Plans.

The North Berwick plan has now been registered with East Lothian Council, and is available to read online. We will provide more updates once the other plans are publicly available.

North Berwick

The North Berwick plan charts the community-driven vision for North Berwick’s development over the next decade. The plan emerged from extensive community participation, with over 2,300 comments from community members and feedback from a wide range of engagement events, school outreach, and public surveys.

Nineteen proposals are set out in the document including – enhancing walking and cycling networks; affordable housing; developing a modern community arts venue; promoting renewable energy projects; and implementing measures that regulate short-term lets.

The proposals aim to protect North Berwick’s unique heritage, support community well-being, and create a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive environment for future generations.

Read North Berwick’s Local Place Plan

Thank you!

We would like to say a big thank you to all of the volunteers who have supported the development of these plans and congratulate the communities on their hard work getting them over the line.