Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2022-27 - Other - Page 58
B1. Working-age population
There has been strong growth in the overall population of the National Park over the past 20 years. However,
the focus now is on the need to increase the working-age population to ensure that local services can be
supported. A stable population with a strong working-age component – which is also diverse and inclusive –
will support thriving and sustainable communities and a successful local economy.
Young people are a key part of a sustainable population but require access to education, training, development,
employment and housing in order to remain in (or indeed migrate to) the National Park. A strong working-age
population is also key to the delivery of many of the objectives set out in this plan.
The Cairngorms Youth Action Team has a key role to play in advocating for young people in the National
Park, and in developing projects and plans that meet their needs and encourage young people to remain in
(or come to) the area.
OBJECTIVE
The proportion of young and working-age people in the
National Park increases relative to the total resident population,
which remains stable.
TARGET
•
The proportion of young people and working-age people in
the National Park relative to the total resident population increases
between 2020 and 2045.
INDICATOR
•
The population stabilises between 2020 and 2045.
ACTIONS
BY 2027
•
Develop and implement a Local Development Plan.
•
Develop a green skills / youth apprenticeship project to help
grow a strong working-age population (see People objective B4 –
Skills and training).
•
Grow the influence and level of youth participation in the Cairngorms
Youth Action Team.
•
PARTNERS
(alongside the
Park Authority)
Heritage Horizons: Cairngorms 2030 programme (see page 12).
Local authorities, landowners, developers, Cairngorms Business Partnership,
Cairngorms Youth Action Team, Countryside Learning Scotland
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