Lenzie Place Plan
Lenzie's Local Place Plan - We are 2/3rds through the preparatory work for a Local Place Plan for Lenzie and are receiving support from EDC officers at Community Planning and Land Planning.
Purpose of the Lenzie Place Plan
The Lenzie Place Plan will set out the community’s vision for the future development of Lenzie and the surrounding area. The plan will identify priorities for the use and development of land, improvements to local facilities, protection of green spaces and opportunities to strengthen community life. Prepared by a local community body, the plan will be submitted to East Dunbartonshire Council and, once registered, will be taken into account when the Council prepares its next Local Development Plan - LDP 3
Community Vision
A sustainable, connected and welcoming community where people of all ages can live, work and participate in community life, supported by good housing choices, accessible green spaces, active travel routes and vibrant community facilities. Analysis of the consultation material from the 2017 and 2019 Place Standard exercises and the 2024 Democracy Matters Consultations highlighted five core themes.
Theme 1 Community Facilities and Social Infrastructure
Community feedback identified a strong desire for improved community spaces and facilities.
Theme 2 Housing Diversity and Ageing in Place
Community feedback highlighted concerns about the lack of housing variety in the area.
Theme 3 Green Spaces and Environmental Quality
The local environment is valued highly by residents. Feedback highlighted the importance of protecting green spaces and improving the management of local parks and natural areas.
Theme 4 Movement, Transport and Active Travel
Transport, Parking and movement were identified as significant local issues. (Lenzie Community Council’s LPP for a Cycle Track has already been validated)
Theme 5 Vibrant Local Centre and Public Realm
Consultation feedback highlighted concerns about the quality of some streets and public spaces, including pavements, landscaping and general maintenance.
Please send any comments to: lenziecdt@gmail.com
Dr Chris Roan, Margaret Reid, Clare Grant, Murdoch Wilson, John Whitelaw, Derdriu Campbell, Jim Bunney, Margaret Whitelaw 27.3.26
Lenzie Community Hub
LENZIE COMMUNITY HUB: A place for everyone!
Since the meeting in June Lenzie and South Kirkintilloch Community Development Trust (LASKCDT) has made contact with all the professionals that are necessary to compile and submit a bid to refurbish and run Lenzie Public Hall as a community asset. There have been discussions with EDVA, EDC, architects, quantity surveyors and lawyers to ensure the best bid possible is submitted.
The bid will have a significant focus on developing a community based service supporting children and adults with learning difficulties. People with neurodivergent conditions will also be supported by this community based service. One aim is to make the building a place for those with learning disabilities and those who are neurodivergent, a safe space where they feel valued and understood, and gives them a purpose in life. For that we hope, with the support of organisations like acorns2trees and the support of the local community, we can develop such a venue.
In addition the hall will have a community cafe and there will be available spaces for any locally based activities that wish to hire the hall either on a one off or recurring basis. A suggestion which we hope to take forward is that of a small business hub, somewhere you could meet clients, or associates, and share a coffee and chat.
LASKCDT proposes to lease the Public Hall from EDC and work in partnership with EDC to refurbish and maintain the hall so it is a community asset for future generations. The other important group LASKCDT wish to involve in planning activities within the hall are young people from 1 to 25 years old as it is very important that our young people have meaningful activities and a place where they can meet their friends and develop their interests in a supportive environment.
Many thanks to all who attended and raised hands in support of the idea of Lenzie Community Hub
Other News
A big "Thankyou" to EDC's Greenspace Team for improving this access path to Whitegates Park
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