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Democracy Matters Consultation Lochinver Village Hall Tuesday 9th October 6.30-7.00pm

Assynt Development Trust are hosting this event tomorrow night (Tuesday October 9th) at the Village Hall in Lochinver at 6.30 for 7pm. Refreshments, soup and sandwiches etcetera will be available.   John Sturrock QC will be facilitating the event for us. John brought his 'Better Conversations' tour to Lochinver last year and in his report … Continue reading Democracy Matters Consultation Lochinver Village Hall Tuesday 9th October 6.30-7.00pm

Seeking views and ideas on development of sites

The Assynt Development Trust have been approached by Highland Council about the possibility of purchasing some Highland Council owned ground and buildings, through the new Community Asset Transfer process. The Assynt Development Trust are seeking the views of local residents about how, and if, they would like to see certain sites developed.  The sites which … Continue reading Seeking views and ideas on development of sites

Upcoming Consultation Events

In September and October we have two consultation events in which we are involved along with the Community Council. The first consultation is being carried out alongside the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust (KOSDT) and is commissioned by the Sutherland Community Partnership.  Martin Thomsen from KOSDT spoke to Assynt Community Council (ACC) in June about the consultation which will … Continue reading Upcoming Consultation Events

Volunteer staff for new community-run tourist information hub

Assynt Development Trust  have set up a volunteer-staffed tourism hub in the foyer of the Lochinver Mission building (as featured in a recent edition of An Là on BBC Alba).  Ewen McLachlan, our new Development Officer, job-sharing the post along with Adam Pellant, has organised local volunteer staff for the tourism hub, which has been set … Continue reading Volunteer staff for new community-run tourist information hub