Parking
An independent survey, then new bays at the Memorial Hall. £50,000 ring-fenced in year 1.
Community Action Plan
The community's plan
Residents decide the priorities. The Community Action Plan sets out what the community wants the windfarm money to do, and it guides every decision the Board makes.
The second plan, 2024 onwards
What the community chose
Consultations began in autumn 2023. This time, every idea put forward was voted on, not just a top three. The plan is a “live” document: new projects can be added if the community agrees and they fit the funders' criteria.
Percentages are the share of votes for each idea within its theme. Every idea is researched for community benefit, viability and cost before going ahead, and some may not happen.
Short term: years 1 to 2
69% 59% Fence at the play park
With New Luce Community Council: a fence ordered, with installation due in spring 2024.
54% Maintenance around the village
A contractor one day a month for agreed green spaces, costs shared with the Community Council. £1,000 from the Trust in year 1.
54% Broadband to rural areas
Revisit speeds to rural homes and help households get a good service.
27% EV charging points
Two chargers next to the hall, installation paid for by the Trust (£4,000 ring-fenced).
27% Leaflet of local walks
A walks and attractions booklet, in print and online. £1,500 ring-fenced.
Medium term: years 2 to 5
- Village hall refurbishment (72%)
- Larger play equipment in the park (26%)
- Pods at the Kenmuir Arms (6.5%)
- Invest in a wind turbine (5%)
- Radio coverage (3.7%)
- Free TV licensing (3.7%)
- Compost site (3.2%)
Long term: years 5 to 10
- Toilets and changing facilities at the park (18%)
- Pathways by the river (5%)
- Different signage into the village (5%)
- Path from the pond to the Black Pot (4%)
For the Trust to confirm: Progress on each short-term action since 2024 (e.g. the play park fence and the walks leaflet), and the consultation on the next 5 to 10 years mentioned in 2026: is it planned or under way?
The first plan, 2017 to 2024
What the first plan achieved
Supported by Community Enterprise. 124 people came to the public meetings, 68 completed surveys, 17 stakeholders were interviewed and 20 people, including 15 children, took part in three focus groups.
1 Community broadband
Every home's broadband checked in 2017/18.
2 Greenspaces
Woodland and roadsides tidied, and the Curling Pond restored (completed 2024).
3 Winter fuel
A yearly allowance for every eligible household: £150, raised to £200 in 2023.
4 Mobile phone mast
A 4G mast installed through the Scottish Government's 4G Infill programme in 2020.
5 Underused buildings
A community vote to buy the Kenmuir Arms, bought in 2019 and reopened in February 2023.
6 Community transport
The Taxi Card Scheme, with near-universal take-up.
Have your say
Got an idea for New Luce? Anyone in the community can suggest a project, whether or not they're a member. Send it to the Trust, call 07442 576 220, or pass it to any of the directors.
Get involved
Membership is free for everyone aged 18 or over who lives in the New Luce Community Council area. Members vote at the AGM and can stand as a director.