People of Wanlockhead are being asked for their opinion on a unique project that will provide bespoke signage for the village. To allow local people to have their say, a drop in event has been arranged on the proposed designs.
The Upper Nithsdale Regeneration Programme includes a funding allocation to develop new gateway signage in Upper Nithsdale at Kelloholm and Kirkconnel, Sanquhar and Wanlockhead. This idea was proposed with the intention of celebrating the heritage and raising the profile of the individual towns and villages and, where applicable, boosting the visitor economy.
The event in Wanlockhead will take place on Thursday 12 October (5.30pm – 7.30pm) at the Wanlockhead Inn.
This event will inform people within the community of the ideas which have already been introduced and also gather the views and opinions of members of the community and other stakeholders.
The people of the villages will be able to express their interest in the heritage of the village and its importance to them and their families by viewing and having a say in which of the three proposed sign designs they prefer.
Chairman of the Nithsdale Area Committee, Ronnie Nicholson said, “People are very passionate about where they live. This is a great opportunity for the community of Wanlockhead to create a unique branding for their own town, one that means something to local people. These signs will celebrate the heritage of the town but also results in town signage that local people can be proud of. I hope that the local community embrace this opportunity to have their say and choose the signs that they want.”
