A public consultation has been launched on proposals to create a new community campus in Queensferry, aiming to deliver improved services and support the growing population of the area.

The proposed campus, located on Burgess Road, will bring together a range of key services in one central location, including:

• A new Early Years Centre: Offering children a modern learning environment with enhanced outdoor spaces

• An expanded Queensferry Library: Providing more community spaces and expanded services in partnership with other organisations

• Additional classrooms at Queensferry Primary School: To accommodate the growing number of pupils

• Improved playground space at Queensferry Primary School: Replacing existing buildings in poor condition

The project aligns with the '20-minute neighbourhood' strategy, aiming to ensure residents can access most of their daily needs within a short walk, cycle, or wheel from their homes.

The consultation will gather feedback from residents on the proposed plans and will inform the next steps in the development of the community campus.

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This project represents a significant investment in the future of Queensferry and will play a crucial role in supporting the community's continued growth and development.

Councillor Val Walker, Culture and Communities Convener, said: "With Queensferry's population continuing to grow, we need more school places to meet demand, while some of our existing community buildings are reaching the end of their usable life and are no longer fit for purpose. We firmly believe that doing nothing is not an option, and we need to invest in local community facilities for today and tomorrow. We are looking to deliver this through a place-based approach that reflects what people in the area want and need.

"We are keen to hear from as many people as possible who use services in the area. The proposals have been designed partly using the feedback from previous engagement, but we need to make sure they work for everyone. This consultation is a fantastic opportunity to make sure people's views are heard and considered when plans are developed in more detail."

Councillor Joan Griffiths, Education, Children and Families Convener, said: "We know from previous engagement that people would like modern community services and facilities in a central location that is easy for people from all over the local area to access. Our ideas for a new community hub on Burgess Road address these issues.

"The proposals for the new early years centre and expanded primary school have the potential to create a modern learning and development environment for children in Queensferry, while allowing us to provide vital new classroom spaces."

The survey is now live on the Consultation Hub and will run until Monday 21st April. A number of in-person events will be held in venues across Queensferry, where officers will be available to discuss plans and listen to people's views.

The first of these will take place on Thursday 6th February at Queensferry Library (12pm - 2pm) and Scotmid Co-Op (4pm - 6pm). Details of further dates and times will be published on the Council's website and Consultation Hub.