Local partnership facilitates community action in Limerigg & Slamannan

A unique opportunity to support, develop and progress community activity in Limerigg and Slamannan has arisen thanks to an innovative project involving CVS Falkirk, the EDF Renewables Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund and Foundation Scotland.

The appointment of a new local Community Development Officer by CVS Falkirk & District aims to build capacity for community action and bring some of the Limerigg & Slamannan community's development aspirations to fruition, following consultation with local community representatives. The role is being made possible thanks to funding from the nearby Burnhead Moss Wind Farm, owned by EDF Renewables, which offers an annual community benefit fund to support local initiatives in the area.

Foundation Scotland and CVS Falkirk & District have worked in partnership to develop the idea.  CVS Falkirk will recruit and manage the Community Development Officer role, which will support community development activity in Limerigg and Slamannan, with input from local residents involved in community groups. The Community Development Officer will be directly involved in supporting and encouraging community activity, community capacity building, and the formation of community groups. They will also be responsible for working with residents and groups to turn community aspirations into successfully delivered community projects, some of which may be supported by the EDF Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Fund.

Malcom Jack is the Community Fund Manager responsible for the for the EDF Renewables Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund at Foundation Scotland and has worked closely with CVS Falkirk to develop the joint initiative:

"Acting on behalf of and with Limerigg & Slamannan community, we have led the co-production process with CVS Falkirk and representatives of local community groups to get this project up and running. Through our proactive approach and partnerhsip with CVS Falkirk, we're finding a way to build local capacity to finally turn local ideas into impactful and deliverable projects."

Recruitment for the new Community Development Officer has now begun. Full details of the role and how to apply can be viewed here on Goodmoves. The application deadline is 13th February.

For more information on the fund, including other local initiatives in receipt of funding, visit the EDF Renewables Burnhead Moss Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.