Nairnshire Local Place Plan

How the Plan Was Developed

The Nairnshire Local Place Plan was lead by Nairn Improvement Community Enterprise (NICE) in collaboration with other local stakeholders.  This plan is the collective vision for the future of Nairn and Nairnshire, defined by the boundaries of the 5 community councils Nairn River, Nairn West and Suburban, Auldearn, Cawdor and West Nairnshire, East Nairnshire. It is rooted in the values and aspirations of those who live and work here. By aligning with national goals and leveraging the unique strengths of our community, we aim to create a place that is vibrant, sustainable, and resilient for generations to come.

These key priorities are addressed through the analysis of community feedback collected during Stage 2 of the community consultation. This revealed five key themes that reflect community priorities and form the foundation of the Local Place Plan. These themes were used to structure the plan and identify specific projects and ideas. To support the interpretation of the Plan, we have brought forward Sustainable Futures as a contextual lead theme, with the remaining key themes as they came forward with descending priority.

For more information and interactive maps, please visit - Nairnshire LPP

The key priorities from the Nairnshire Place Plan are: 

Sustainable Futures	Promoting Sustainability, Resilience, and Environmental Stewardship, but also Sustaining a Population
Jobs & Business	Focusing on Creating the Space and Conditions for Businesses to Expand and Accommodate Growth, Business Support, and Employment Conditions.
Getting Around	Improving Transportation Infrastructure and Connectivity for all Modes of Travel.
Town & Village Centres	Revitalising Town and Village Centres to Create Vibrant, Attractive, and Functional Places. Sustaining and Protecting Village Facilities.
Green Space & Leisure	Enhancing Green Spaces for Recreation, Nature, and Community Wellbeing.