What the consultation is
The council is applying to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland for funding to develop a proposal for a heritage-led regeneration project within the Lochwinnoch conservation area.
If we get funding, this initial project will look at:
- investing in Lochwinnoch's built heritage and historical buildings
- creating a plan to promote the history of the village.
Why we’re consulting
To help with our application for funding, we want to understand how local people and visitors value Lochwinnoch's heritage and what they think of the village centre, its amenities, attractions, shops, and things to do there.
We're looking for feedback from:
- the local community
- owners of historical buildings in Lochwinnoch
- local businesses and investors who want to promote local culture and history.
We're also meeting with key stakeholders and local organisations during the consultation phase.
We'd like to understand:
- how you value local heritage
- what historic buildings and places you'd like us to invest in or what investment you think will have the most impact
- what stories from Lochwinnoch's past you're most interested in.
How you can tell us what you think
Tell us what you think online
You can complete the online survey and sign up for project updates if you wish.
Other ways to tell us what you think
Public sessions
There will be an open event specifically about the Lochwinnoch Conservation Area at a venue in the village for people to give feedback on the proposals.
We'll let you know here when the event will take place.
Printing copies in public venues
There will be printed copies of the survey available at Lochwinnoch Community Library, and other public venues in Lochwinnoch, for you to give feedback.
Direct contact
You can also give your feedback by:
- emailing regenerationandplace@renfrewshire.gov.uk
- phoning 0300 300 0300
- writing to:
Regeneration & Place Team
Chief Executive's Service
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire House
Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1WB
What happens next
The findings of this consultation will help shape the proposal and our application for funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland.
Securing funds at this stage will support a 12-month period where the proposal will be developed in consultation with the community into an application for a 5-year project. This would start delivery in 2028, if successful.
We'll keep you updated on the findings and about the progress of our funding application.
If you've signed up for updates, we'll let you know by email as well.
Key dates
Consultation phase
Open for feedback
Thursday 29 May 2025
Closed and reviewing feedback
Friday 11 July 2025
Outcome available
Friday 29 August 2025
How we’re using your data and your feedback
We will use the information you submit to:
- process this consultation
- check and compare information with our existing records like responses from previous consultations
- possibly share details with other council services and partners if required.
Note that consultation responses will be publicly available on request. If you want to keep your response private, tell us when you submit your response. We may still be obliged to disclose your response, on request, due to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and so, we cannot guarantee complete confidentiality.
See further information on how the council handles your personal information [link].
