Fairmilehead Community Council survey (Local Place Plan)

THE City of Edinburgh Council is currently seeking ‘Local Place Plans’ from communities such as Fairmilehead, to feed into its wider planning guidance for the city, between 2030 and 2040.

To that end, you are invited - by the Fairmilehead Community Council - to share your views in this survey as to how the district might be shaped in the future.

You are invited to complete this survey by January 15 2026, which will provide the Community Council the time to consider whether to organise other engagement exercises, including in-person ones.

Please be reassured: your answers will be anonymised when compiling any reports. We are, however, asking you to share your street address (not the number) and postcode so that it at least partly confirms you are a genuine resident of Fairmilehead.

And, please note, this survey is not restricted to one per household; individual members of a household are each entitled to take part, not least younger members.

And please also consider supporting any neighbour who might be having difficulties completing the survey.

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* 1. From one to ten (one being at the low end and ten being at the top end), how much do you like and appreciate living in Fairmilehead?

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* 2. From one to ten (one being at the low end and ten being at the top end), how much do you like and appreciate the following ‘community assets’:

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	Not applicable
The several green spaces in the district	The several green spaces in the district 1	The several green spaces in the district 2	The several green spaces in the district 3	The several green spaces in the district 4	The several green spaces in the district 5	The several green spaces in the district 6	The several green spaces in the district 7	The several green spaces in the district 8	The several green spaces in the district 9	The several green spaces in the district 10	The several green spaces in the district Not applicable
Access to health services	Access to health services 1	Access to health services 2	Access to health services 3	Access to health services 4	Access to health services 5	Access to health services 6	Access to health services 7	Access to health services 8	Access to health services 9	Access to health services 10	Access to health services Not applicable
Access to sport and leisure services	Access to sport and leisure services 1	Access to sport and leisure services 2	Access to sport and leisure services 3	Access to sport and leisure services 4	Access to sport and leisure services 5	Access to sport and leisure services 6	Access to sport and leisure services 7	Access to sport and leisure services 8	Access to sport and leisure services 9	Access to sport and leisure services 10	Access to sport and leisure services Not applicable
Access to playparks for children	Access to playparks for children 1	Access to playparks for children 2	Access to playparks for children 3	Access to playparks for children 4	Access to playparks for children 5	Access to playparks for children 6	Access to playparks for children 7	Access to playparks for children 8	Access to playparks for children 9	Access to playparks for children 10	Access to playparks for children Not applicable
Access to food, etc shops	Access to food, etc shops 1	Access to food, etc shops 2	Access to food, etc shops 3	Access to food, etc shops 4	Access to food, etc shops 5	Access to food, etc shops 6	Access to food, etc shops 7	Access to food, etc shops 8	Access to food, etc shops 9	Access to food, etc shops 10	Access to food, etc shops Not applicable
Access to schooling / childcare	Access to schooling / childcare 1	Access to schooling / childcare 2	Access to schooling / childcare 3	Access to schooling / childcare 4	Access to schooling / childcare 5	Access to schooling / childcare 6	Access to schooling / childcare 7	Access to schooling / childcare 8	Access to schooling / childcare 9	Access to schooling / childcare 10	Access to schooling / childcare Not applicable
Access provision for people with a physical disability	Access provision for people with a physical disability 1	Access provision for people with a physical disability 2	Access provision for people with a physical disability 3	Access provision for people with a physical disability 4	Access provision for people with a physical disability 5	Access provision for people with a physical disability 6	Access provision for people with a physical disability 7	Access provision for people with a physical disability 8	Access provision for people with a physical disability 9	Access provision for people with a physical disability 10	Access provision for people with a physical disability Not applicable
The parish churches	The parish churches 1	The parish churches 2	The parish churches 3	The parish churches 4	The parish churches 5	The parish churches 6	The parish churches 7	The parish churches 8	The parish churches 9	The parish churches 10	The parish churches Not applicable
The community events hosted in the church annexes	The community events hosted in the church annexes 1	The community events hosted in the church annexes 2	The community events hosted in the church annexes 3	The community events hosted in the church annexes 4	The community events hosted in the church annexes 5	The community events hosted in the church annexes 6	The community events hosted in the church annexes 7	The community events hosted in the church annexes 8	The community events hosted in the church annexes 9	The community events hosted in the church annexes 10	The community events hosted in the church annexes Not applicable
The bus services	The bus services 1	The bus services 2	The bus services 3	The bus services 4	The bus services 5	The bus services 6	The bus services 7	The bus services 8	The bus services 9	The bus services 10	The bus services Not applicable
Access to the countryside outside the city bypass	Access to the countryside outside the city bypass 1	Access to the countryside outside the city bypass 2	Access to the countryside outside the city bypass 3	Access to the countryside outside the city bypass 4	Access to the countryside outside the city bypass 5	Access to the countryside outside the city bypass 6	Access to the countryside outside the city bypass 7	Access to the countryside outside the city bypass 8	Access to the countryside outside the city bypass 9	Access to the countryside outside the city bypass 10	Access to the countryside outside the city bypass Not applicable
Access to the bypass	Access to the bypass 1	Access to the bypass 2	Access to the bypass 3	Access to the bypass 4	Access to the bypass 5	Access to the bypass 6	Access to the bypass 7	Access to the bypass 8	Access to the bypass 9	Access to the bypass 10	Access to the bypass Not applicable
Access to pastimes and hobbies	Access to pastimes and hobbies 1	Access to pastimes and hobbies 2	Access to pastimes and hobbies 3	Access to pastimes and hobbies 4	Access to pastimes and hobbies 5	Access to pastimes and hobbies 6	Access to pastimes and hobbies 7	Access to pastimes and hobbies 8	Access to pastimes and hobbies 9	Access to pastimes and hobbies 10	Access to pastimes and hobbies Not applicable

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* 3. To the following statements, please state whether you Strongly disagree / disagree / neutral / agree / or strongly agree…

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree	Not applicable
Fairmilehead’s green spaces, especially those that constitute the Green Belt, require to be vigorously protected against any form of development	Fairmilehead’s green spaces, especially those that constitute the Green Belt, require to be vigorously protected against any form of development Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead’s green spaces, especially those that constitute the Green Belt, require to be vigorously protected against any form of development Disagree	Fairmilehead’s green spaces, especially those that constitute the Green Belt, require to be vigorously protected against any form of development Neutral	Fairmilehead’s green spaces, especially those that constitute the Green Belt, require to be vigorously protected against any form of development Agree	Fairmilehead’s green spaces, especially those that constitute the Green Belt, require to be vigorously protected against any form of development Strongly agree	Fairmilehead’s green spaces, especially those that constitute the Green Belt, require to be vigorously protected against any form of development Not applicable
Fairmilehead should be kept exactly as it currently is	Fairmilehead should be kept exactly as it currently is Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead should be kept exactly as it currently is Disagree	Fairmilehead should be kept exactly as it currently is Neutral	Fairmilehead should be kept exactly as it currently is Agree	Fairmilehead should be kept exactly as it currently is Strongly agree	Fairmilehead should be kept exactly as it currently is Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more nursing / residential care provision	Fairmilehead needs more nursing / residential care provision Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more nursing / residential care provision Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more nursing / residential care provision Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more nursing / residential care provision Agree	Fairmilehead needs more nursing / residential care provision Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more nursing / residential care provision Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more schooling / childcare provision	Fairmilehead needs more schooling / childcare provision Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more schooling / childcare provision Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more schooling / childcare provision Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more schooling / childcare provision Agree	Fairmilehead needs more schooling / childcare provision Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more schooling / childcare provision Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more traffic-calming provision	Fairmilehead needs more traffic-calming provision Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more traffic-calming provision Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more traffic-calming provision Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more traffic-calming provision Agree	Fairmilehead needs more traffic-calming provision Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more traffic-calming provision Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more provision for people with a physical disability	Fairmilehead needs more provision for people with a physical disability Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more provision for people with a physical disability Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more provision for people with a physical disability Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more provision for people with a physical disability Agree	Fairmilehead needs more provision for people with a physical disability Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more provision for people with a physical disability Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more dog-walking and dog-exercise facilities	Fairmilehead needs more dog-walking and dog-exercise facilities Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more dog-walking and dog-exercise facilities Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more dog-walking and dog-exercise facilities Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more dog-walking and dog-exercise facilities Agree	Fairmilehead needs more dog-walking and dog-exercise facilities Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more dog-walking and dog-exercise facilities Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more activities specifically for young people	Fairmilehead needs more activities specifically for young people Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more activities specifically for young people Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more activities specifically for young people Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more activities specifically for young people Agree	Fairmilehead needs more activities specifically for young people Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more activities specifically for young people Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more housing of all tenures	Fairmilehead needs more housing of all tenures Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more housing of all tenures Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more housing of all tenures Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more housing of all tenures Agree	Fairmilehead needs more housing of all tenures Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more housing of all tenures Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more single-household homes	Fairmilehead needs more single-household homes Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more single-household homes Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more single-household homes Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more single-household homes Agree	Fairmilehead needs more single-household homes Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more single-household homes Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more two-person homes	Fairmilehead needs more two-person homes Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more two-person homes Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more two-person homes Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more two-person homes Agree	Fairmilehead needs more two-person homes Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more two-person homes Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more family homes	Fairmilehead needs more family homes Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more family homes Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more family homes Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more family homes Agree	Fairmilehead needs more family homes Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more family homes Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs purpose-built student accommodation	Fairmilehead needs purpose-built student accommodation Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs purpose-built student accommodation Disagree	Fairmilehead needs purpose-built student accommodation Neutral	Fairmilehead needs purpose-built student accommodation Agree	Fairmilehead needs purpose-built student accommodation Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs purpose-built student accommodation Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs higher-density housing (as opposed to low-density detached and semi-detached housing), if only to create the critical population mass to enable local services to flourish	Fairmilehead needs higher-density housing (as opposed to low-density detached and semi-detached housing), if only to create the critical population mass to enable local services to flourish Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs higher-density housing (as opposed to low-density detached and semi-detached housing), if only to create the critical population mass to enable local services to flourish Disagree	Fairmilehead needs higher-density housing (as opposed to low-density detached and semi-detached housing), if only to create the critical population mass to enable local services to flourish Neutral	Fairmilehead needs higher-density housing (as opposed to low-density detached and semi-detached housing), if only to create the critical population mass to enable local services to flourish Agree	Fairmilehead needs higher-density housing (as opposed to low-density detached and semi-detached housing), if only to create the critical population mass to enable local services to flourish Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs higher-density housing (as opposed to low-density detached and semi-detached housing), if only to create the critical population mass to enable local services to flourish Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more housing that comprises a main home plus an ‘adjacent’, separate property (aka ‘granny flat’) to assist households with caring responsibilities	Fairmilehead needs more housing that comprises a main home plus an ‘adjacent’, separate property (aka ‘granny flat’) to assist households with caring responsibilities Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more housing that comprises a main home plus an ‘adjacent’, separate property (aka ‘granny flat’) to assist households with caring responsibilities Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more housing that comprises a main home plus an ‘adjacent’, separate property (aka ‘granny flat’) to assist households with caring responsibilities Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more housing that comprises a main home plus an ‘adjacent’, separate property (aka ‘granny flat’) to assist households with caring responsibilities Agree	Fairmilehead needs more housing that comprises a main home plus an ‘adjacent’, separate property (aka ‘granny flat’) to assist households with caring responsibilities Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more housing that comprises a main home plus an ‘adjacent’, separate property (aka ‘granny flat’) to assist households with caring responsibilities Not applicable
Fairmilehead needs more housing that is ‘affordable’, for lower-income households	Fairmilehead needs more housing that is ‘affordable’, for lower-income households Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead needs more housing that is ‘affordable’, for lower-income households Disagree	Fairmilehead needs more housing that is ‘affordable’, for lower-income households Neutral	Fairmilehead needs more housing that is ‘affordable’, for lower-income households Agree	Fairmilehead needs more housing that is ‘affordable’, for lower-income households Strongly agree	Fairmilehead needs more housing that is ‘affordable’, for lower-income households Not applicable
Prospective housing developers should be obliged to co-design any plans they might have for the district, with the Fairmilehead Community Council	Prospective housing developers should be obliged to co-design any plans they might have for the district, with the Fairmilehead Community Council Strongly disagree	Prospective housing developers should be obliged to co-design any plans they might have for the district, with the Fairmilehead Community Council Disagree	Prospective housing developers should be obliged to co-design any plans they might have for the district, with the Fairmilehead Community Council Neutral	Prospective housing developers should be obliged to co-design any plans they might have for the district, with the Fairmilehead Community Council Agree	Prospective housing developers should be obliged to co-design any plans they might have for the district, with the Fairmilehead Community Council Strongly agree	Prospective housing developers should be obliged to co-design any plans they might have for the district, with the Fairmilehead Community Council Not applicable
Prospective developers should be obliged to consult with the Community Council with regard to infrastructure or financial contributions (aka Section 75 requirements)	Prospective developers should be obliged to consult with the Community Council with regard to infrastructure or financial contributions (aka Section 75 requirements) Strongly disagree	Prospective developers should be obliged to consult with the Community Council with regard to infrastructure or financial contributions (aka Section 75 requirements) Disagree	Prospective developers should be obliged to consult with the Community Council with regard to infrastructure or financial contributions (aka Section 75 requirements) Neutral	Prospective developers should be obliged to consult with the Community Council with regard to infrastructure or financial contributions (aka Section 75 requirements) Agree	Prospective developers should be obliged to consult with the Community Council with regard to infrastructure or financial contributions (aka Section 75 requirements) Strongly agree	Prospective developers should be obliged to consult with the Community Council with regard to infrastructure or financial contributions (aka Section 75 requirements) Not applicable

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* 4. Anything to add? Please be brief

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* 5. To the following statements, please state whether you Strongly disagree / disagree / neutral / agree / or strongly agree…

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree	Not applicable
I am reassured that our elected representatives (community council, local councillors, etc) have the best interests of Fairmilehead at heart	I am reassured that our elected representatives (community council, local councillors, etc) have the best interests of Fairmilehead at heart Strongly disagree	I am reassured that our elected representatives (community council, local councillors, etc) have the best interests of Fairmilehead at heart Disagree	I am reassured that our elected representatives (community council, local councillors, etc) have the best interests of Fairmilehead at heart Neutral	I am reassured that our elected representatives (community council, local councillors, etc) have the best interests of Fairmilehead at heart Agree	I am reassured that our elected representatives (community council, local councillors, etc) have the best interests of Fairmilehead at heart Strongly agree	I am reassured that our elected representatives (community council, local councillors, etc) have the best interests of Fairmilehead at heart Not applicable
I feel safe in Fairmilehead	I feel safe in Fairmilehead Strongly disagree	I feel safe in Fairmilehead Disagree	I feel safe in Fairmilehead Neutral	I feel safe in Fairmilehead Agree	I feel safe in Fairmilehead Strongly agree	I feel safe in Fairmilehead Not applicable
Fairmilehead is a good place to bring up children	Fairmilehead is a good place to bring up children Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead is a good place to bring up children Disagree	Fairmilehead is a good place to bring up children Neutral	Fairmilehead is a good place to bring up children Agree	Fairmilehead is a good place to bring up children Strongly agree	Fairmilehead is a good place to bring up children Not applicable
Fairmilehead is a good place to grow old	Fairmilehead is a good place to grow old Strongly disagree	Fairmilehead is a good place to grow old Disagree	Fairmilehead is a good place to grow old Neutral	Fairmilehead is a good place to grow old Agree	Fairmilehead is a good place to grow old Strongly agree	Fairmilehead is a good place to grow old Not applicable
I have good neighbours	I have good neighbours Strongly disagree	I have good neighbours Disagree	I have good neighbours Neutral	I have good neighbours Agree	I have good neighbours Strongly agree	I have good neighbours Not applicable
I can’t see myself ever leaving Fairmilehead	I can’t see myself ever leaving Fairmilehead Strongly disagree	I can’t see myself ever leaving Fairmilehead Disagree	I can’t see myself ever leaving Fairmilehead Neutral	I can’t see myself ever leaving Fairmilehead Agree	I can’t see myself ever leaving Fairmilehead Strongly agree	I can’t see myself ever leaving Fairmilehead Not applicable
I would like to become more involved in community activities, such as woodland management, litter picking, helping out at the Fairmilehead Community Council, etc	I would like to become more involved in community activities, such as woodland management, litter picking, helping out at the Fairmilehead Community Council, etc Strongly disagree	I would like to become more involved in community activities, such as woodland management, litter picking, helping out at the Fairmilehead Community Council, etc Disagree	I would like to become more involved in community activities, such as woodland management, litter picking, helping out at the Fairmilehead Community Council, etc Neutral	I would like to become more involved in community activities, such as woodland management, litter picking, helping out at the Fairmilehead Community Council, etc Agree	I would like to become more involved in community activities, such as woodland management, litter picking, helping out at the Fairmilehead Community Council, etc Strongly agree	I would like to become more involved in community activities, such as woodland management, litter picking, helping out at the Fairmilehead Community Council, etc Not applicable

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* 6. Anything to add? Please be brief

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* 7. Specifically about the Scottish Water HQ, which is expected to be soon marketed for sale…

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree	Not applicable
The building should be sold to either the local authority or the community, not a private developer	The building should be sold to either the local authority or the community, not a private developer Strongly disagree	The building should be sold to either the local authority or the community, not a private developer Disagree	The building should be sold to either the local authority or the community, not a private developer Neutral	The building should be sold to either the local authority or the community, not a private developer Agree	The building should be sold to either the local authority or the community, not a private developer Strongly agree	The building should be sold to either the local authority or the community, not a private developer Not applicable
The building should be retained and retrofitted, not demolished	The building should be retained and retrofitted, not demolished Strongly disagree	The building should be retained and retrofitted, not demolished Disagree	The building should be retained and retrofitted, not demolished Neutral	The building should be retained and retrofitted, not demolished Agree	The building should be retained and retrofitted, not demolished Strongly agree	The building should be retained and retrofitted, not demolished Not applicable
Whatever fate the building (replaced or refurbished) it should at best comprise both housing and community spaces (eg meeting rooms, work spaces, craft studios, etc)	Whatever fate the building (replaced or refurbished) it should at best comprise both housing and community spaces (eg meeting rooms, work spaces, craft studios, etc) Strongly disagree	Whatever fate the building (replaced or refurbished) it should at best comprise both housing and community spaces (eg meeting rooms, work spaces, craft studios, etc) Disagree	Whatever fate the building (replaced or refurbished) it should at best comprise both housing and community spaces (eg meeting rooms, work spaces, craft studios, etc) Neutral	Whatever fate the building (replaced or refurbished) it should at best comprise both housing and community spaces (eg meeting rooms, work spaces, craft studios, etc) Agree	Whatever fate the building (replaced or refurbished) it should at best comprise both housing and community spaces (eg meeting rooms, work spaces, craft studios, etc) Strongly agree	Whatever fate the building (replaced or refurbished) it should at best comprise both housing and community spaces (eg meeting rooms, work spaces, craft studios, etc) Not applicable
If a community purchase, I would consider investing in ‘community shares’	If a community purchase, I would consider investing in ‘community shares’ Strongly disagree	If a community purchase, I would consider investing in ‘community shares’ Disagree	If a community purchase, I would consider investing in ‘community shares’ Neutral	If a community purchase, I would consider investing in ‘community shares’ Agree	If a community purchase, I would consider investing in ‘community shares’ Strongly agree	If a community purchase, I would consider investing in ‘community shares’ Not applicable

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* 8. Anything to add? Please be brief

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* 9. Anything you want to see, generally, happen in Fairmilehead? Any particular type of development you would welcome? Please be brief.

About you:

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* 10. Street name (only, not the number)

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* 11. Your postcode

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* 12. Your first name

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* 13. Your age range

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 14. Would you like to keep in touch with any 'community shares' initiative launched by the community council? Yes or no?

Yes, please

No thanks

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* 15. Your email address, to complete this survey

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* 16. To keep up-to-date on the results of this survey, please do follow https://thefairmile.substack.com/

Or attend the February 3 meeting of the Fairmilehead Community Council (7pm at Fairmilehead Parish Church).

Thank you!

Fairmilehead Community Council survey (Local Place Plan)

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* 1. From one to ten (one being at the low end and ten being at the top end), how much do you like and appreciate living in Fairmilehead?

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* 2. From one to ten (one being at the low end and ten being at the top end), how much do you like and appreciate the following ‘community assets’:

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* 3. To the following statements, please state whether you Strongly disagree / disagree / neutral / agree / or strongly agree…

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* 4. Anything to add? Please be brief

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* 5. To the following statements, please state whether you Strongly disagree / disagree / neutral / agree / or strongly agree…

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* 6. Anything to add? Please be brief

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* 7. Specifically about the Scottish Water HQ, which is expected to be soon marketed for sale…

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* 8. Anything to add? Please be brief

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* 9. Anything you want to see, generally, happen in Fairmilehead? Any particular type of development you would welcome? Please be brief.

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* 10. Street name (only, not the number)

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* 11. Your postcode

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* 12. Your first name

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* 13. Your age range

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* 14. Would you like to keep in touch with any 'community shares' initiative launched by the community council? Yes or no?

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* 15. Your email address, to complete this survey

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* 16. To keep up-to-date on the results of this survey, please do follow https://thefairmile.substack.com/ Or attend the February 3 meeting of the Fairmilehead Community Council (7pm at Fairmilehead Parish Church). Thank you!

* 16. To keep up-to-date on the results of this survey, please do follow https://thefairmile.substack.com/

Or attend the February 3 meeting of the Fairmilehead Community Council (7pm at Fairmilehead Parish Church).

Thank you!