To help increase engagement and improve the flow of information between residents and the UTCC an initiative called the Community SHOUT was conceived. Its primary aims are:
To provide anonymous feedback to the UTCC through online polling of residents about issues that affect the community.
Increase awareness about what's happening in the community and current topics of discussion at the council meeting.
Share information on groups, events, funding opportunities, planning, and community asset.
Encourage engagement from residents to facilitate insightful discussion around matters that affect the community.
Act as a central repository for information relevant to the residents of Upper Tweed.
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Residents can sign up for the Community SHOUT. They will receive a monthly newsletter via email that provides an overview of community developments. They will also receive a link to an anonymous online poll that enables them to voice their opinion on matters and have their views presented at the monthly community council meetings.
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If you have an event, group or idea that you would like to see in the SHOUT, or have information that you would like to share or a question you would like to ask the community, please contact Simon via shout.utcc@gmail.com
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SHOUT Newsletters
SHOUT Feedback
June/July 2022
Brief Overview:
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What issues are important to you?
Preservation of natural habitats.
Community cohesion and involvement.
Housing/planning development – preservation of the village as a village?
Roads: speeding and conditions.
Support for the elderly and those who cannot drive.
Child/youth activities and support.
Community growing spaces.
Litter and dog mess.
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How can we improve the UTCC?
More transparency and more accessible information.
Better communication and engagement via multiple methods.
Include and consult with residents – e.g., surveys, openness to ideas, accessibility to the UTCC for residents.
Bring the community together more frequently.
More regular committee changes, new members and new ideas.
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Anonymised Statements
July/August 2022
Brief Overview:
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If land was purchased by the community, how do you think the land could be best used?
Community garden & orchard
Allotments
Wetland area/centre and flood mitigation
Solar croft
Woodland and wild meadow
Child/youth projects.
Picnic BBQ area
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