<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1649329562/projects/cairngormsviewsmap/c79b4c55-d712-4b13-8131-e4cc8e1869c4.png" />Of the 1,400 responses received to the formal consultation for our next Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan, over two thirds of respondents supported the draft Plan’s outcomes and objectives across the three themes - with 85% of people agreeing with our overall outcome for Place.Affordable housing and controls on second homes and rental properties were clear priorities, as was the need for improved public transport options, cycle paths and walking routes across the Park.

85% of respondents agree with overall outcome for place.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1638190211/projects/cairngormsviewsmap/5c62bf13-7cc0-455b-a7f2-7a393b4af149.jpg" />There are just three weeks left to share your views on the draft National Park Partnership Plan before the consultation closes on 17 December. You may already have given your thoughts on the Nature section of the Plan but we’d still love to hear more from you on other topics, particularly those in the Place section. This includes major issues such as public transport, affordable housing, visitor numbers and community involvement in the planning system, all key themes from the informal consultation phase.  <a href="https://cairngormsviews.commonplace.is/proposals/place/step1">You can give your feedback on this topic here</a> . If you live nearby and prefer to share your views in person, you are welcome to attend our event at Boat of Garten Hall tomorrow (30 November) at 1pm to find out more about the draft Park Plan over soup and sandwiches. There will be a short presentation by our CEO, Grant Moir, and a chance to ask questions about the aims and objectives included in the draft plan. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/consultation-draft-national-park-partnership-plan-community-q-a-session-tickets-211155069497">Book your free place now here</a> .You can also request a hard copy of the draft plan and questions by emailing haveyoursay@cairngorms.co.uk or calling +44 (0) 1479 873 535.

Have your say tomorrow at Boat of Garten Community Hall 

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1637753849/projects/cairngormsviewsmap/4da36997-65bc-4695-b918-e4fa0126dddc.jpg" />Left to right: Shona Robison, MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government, Mark Tate, CEO, Cairngorms Business Partnership and Kate Forbes, Highland MSP, and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy attended the housing summit in Aviemore. --Two of the objectives of the National Park Partnership Plan (NPPP) are to ensure that there is sufficient housing stock to enable people to live and work within the National Park and to ensure the private rented sector provides appropriate security of tenure for people working in the National Park.  One of the 74 responses we received on this topic in the NPPP said: “I do have concerns that there is little that can be done to control the housing availability issue without resorting to drastic changes, much sooner than suggested. The amount of second homes and Airbnb’s in the Park is already huge, and there must be urgent action in collaboration with local authorities to allow local people to fill homes in the Park, and to stem the current epidemic of housing stock being snapped up by the highest bidder.”  <a href="https://cairngormsviews.commonplace.is/proposals/place/step1">You can give your feedback on this topic and other topics relating to the Places of the Park here. </a> On Monday the Cairngorms Business Partnership unveiled to Cabinet Secretaries Kate Forbes, Highland MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy and Shona Robison, MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government, their plans to help alleviate the housing crisis facing workers in the CNP.The summit discussed work that is currently being undertaken to help local people who want to live and work in the area and brought together significant local employers, leaders from Highland Council, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Highland Housing Alliance, Communities Housing Trust, Government Officials, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and representatives of the local community.  The formal consultation on the draft NPPP runs until Friday 17 December 2021. Responses are being gathered through physical events and digital platforms, including this  interactive mapping tool and the <a href="https://cairngormsviews.commonplace.is">cairngormsviews website</a> .

The housing crisis: we need more of your views on this topic

We need YOUR help to shape the future direction of the National Park, to ensure our next Partnership Plan is focused on the issues that really matter.

Your views, your Cairngorms National Park

Cairngorms Views Map

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