Tackling Depopulation

Description

Direct and indirect interaction with Community groups, individuals and organisations. This will help understand issues relating to depopulation. Lot 1: Knowledge at a local level of population changes, this will include towns, villages, coastal, rural, postcodes etc Full review of known population drivers and an assessment of the impact they could have on the region. This should include potential investment value, potential impact and where in the region they will benefit. Case studies and evidence of successful population interventions which can apply to Dumfries and Galloway Understanding of the impact on statutory services across the Council area and the workforce required. Full understanding of which organisations have the ability to influence the population change, this should include statutory bodies across Scotland and UK. evelop a greater understanding of the effect of current issues affecting local population sustainability, to ensure the best possible impact of future interventions. D&G Outcome Expectations Information is available from tabletop research, data and information provided by Dumfries and Galloway Council and information from Themes One, Two and Four. Direct engagement with Communities at identified locations across Dumfries. Direct and indirect interactions with individuals, community groups, and organisations Public Meetings and Forums, Surveys and Questionnaires, Focus Groups, Online Platforms, Social Media and Digital tools to reach a wider audience and facilitate