Residents of Neilston are invited to share their thoughts on walking in the area through a new consultation initiative
Neilston: Scotland’s national walking charity, Paths for All, along with the Neilston Walking Forum, is reaching out to locals. They want to know how people walk and wheel around the area.
This consultation is all about finding out what stops folks from getting out and about, whether it’s for fun, work, or catching a bus.
Your feedback will help pinpoint issues and find ways to make walking easier and more enjoyable for everyone.
If you want to join in, there’s an online survey running until mid-February. You can also drop by one of the in-person sessions at The Bank in Neilston.
Here are the drop-in times: January 28 from 12 to 4 pm, January 31 from 3 to 8 pm, February 4 from 12 to 4 pm, and February 6 from 1 to 4 pm.
Walking is great for your health, both physically and mentally. Richard Armstrong from Paths for All says it’s one of the easiest ways to boost your wellbeing.
He believes this consultation is a golden chance for Neilston residents to voice their ideas on making walking and wheeling better for everyone.
With support from the Scottish Government, Paths for All is working on national policies to promote active travel.
Anwar Rafiq from Neilston Well Walks emphasizes that this is a key moment for locals to influence how they get around. They know the area best, and their insights can help tackle challenges faced by everyone.
He encourages everyone to participate, whether online or in person, as their experiences are vital for making Neilston more accessible.
This consultation is part of a broader initiative by Paths for All to focus on areas where walking can be improved.
The Neilston Walking Forum, made up of volunteers and local representatives, will use the feedback to create a community action plan aimed at enhancing walking and wheeling.
This plan could include ideas for better paths, repairs, or health walk programs, with support from Paths for All.
Mr. Armstrong adds that walking daily not only helps individuals but can also tackle health inequalities and reduce pressure on the NHS.
He’s passionate about helping communities like Neilston embrace walking as a part of daily life.
