Central Scotland Green Network Sarah Bowman Ayrshire Green Network Project Co-ordinator 4 th September 2013

What are green networks?  Connectivity of areas of open space  Multi-functional Interconnected network Open Space: Natural Semi-natural Man-made High quality Opportunities for multi- functional benefits - improved health and well-being - access opportunities - increased biodiversity - mitigate against climate change - enhanced quality of the environment

CSGN Vision ‘By 2050, Central Scotland has been transformed into a place where the environment adds value to the economy and where people’s lives are enriched by its quality’ Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN)

Central Scotland Green Network 5 key themes: Priorities for action (examples): A Place for Growth Vacant & Derelict Land A Place in Balance Woodland Creation A Place to Feel Good Active Travel A Place to Belong Greenspace for Learning & Play A Place for Nature Landscape Action

Lead Partners

The Scottish Government National Planning Framework 2 for Scotland (2009) National Development 12 Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Regional Partnerships e.g. Ayrshire Green Network July 2009 – CSGN identified as a National Development Scottish Government National Planning Framework (NPF2)

Ayrshire Green Network Regional partnerships set up to develop and deliver local plans and green network activity at the local level:  Ayrshire Green Network Partnership  Supporting the CSGN by developing local initiatives, projects and strategies in Ayrshire Regional Partnerships e.g. Ayrshire Green Network

CSGN Local Authority Concordats

 As a National Development within NPF2, local planning authorities are required to take account of the CSGN when preparing their local development plans and when making planning decisions  Specific actions are set out in each Local Authority Concordat  Embed the CSGN in all relevant policies, strategies and plans  Develop and enhance their partnership work to realise the CSGN CSGN Local Authority Concordats

Delivery of the Green Network CSGN Development Fund Delivering strategic projects on CSGN priorities. Organisations across Ayrshire have received over £200,000 from the 2011/12 and 2012/13 CSGN Development Fund. CSGN Community Fund Community organisations across Ayrshire have benefitted from funding under the CSGN Community Fund to help them improve the quality and appearance of their local area. 2012/ Ayrshire projects, £10,786 funding awarded

Long term vision Scottish Government - National Planning Framework 3 Emerging priorities: key areas of focus for project delivery Examine opportunities for partnership working and identify gaps Co-ordinated action Implement strategies Partnership development - to bring together agencies and organisations working to deliver CSGN activity in the Ayrshire area Next Steps

Sarah Bowman Ayrshire Green Network Project Co-ordinator Tel: