Mission Statement

Tarbolton Community Council works with residents and local organisations to help make the village area a safe, attractive, and peaceful place in which to live and work. It endeavours to act in ways that are transparent, sustainable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective.

1. Purpose

1.1 To understand and represent local interests, and to do so equally if and where they vary.

1.2 To act as a first point of contact for residents’ concerns (for matters of council responsibility).

1.3 To submit views on planning applications and help improve the local environment.

1.4 To support voluntary and community groups for the benefit of the wider community.

1.5 To provide leadership and encourage residents to participate in community life and activities.

1.6 To attract council and government help, as well as lottery and funding grants for the area.

2. Objectives

2.1 To help make Tarbolton a safe, attractive and peaceful place in which to live and work.

2.2 To protect, enhance, and improve the community’s core services, assets, and environment.

2.3 To enhance the council’s role and improve its communications with the wider community.

2.4 To promote and encourage social interaction and engagement across the whole community.

2.5 To work closely and effectively with existing stakeholders and potential new partners.

2.6 To act efficiently and effectively, and to meet expectations regarding financial governance.

3. Methods

To achieve its objectives, Tarbolton Community Council will:

3.1 utilise available financial and voluntary resources to deliver core goals;

3.2 engage in ongoing and open dialogue with residents to best understand their needs;

3.3 encourage and assist other government and private bodies to provide services to the area;

3.4 embrace collaboration with all other organisations able to help with community needs;

3.5 ensure councillors are properly trained and kept up to date with community council best practices;

3.6 ensure councillors are properly managed and trained to perform their duties and have the relevant support they may need;