Get Involved – Vision Action Groups

Our community led Action Groups bring local people together to get involved in small, practical projects about subjects they care about and which benefit Kendal.

The groups are supported by Nick Taylor, our Vision Manager, and each is chaired by a local volunteer with a specialist interest in that subject area.

They will focus on some of the key themes identified by the public as important to them during the development of the Kendal Vision.  Each group will also be asked to consider sustainability and actions which tackle climate change as they develop.

The groups will be open to all and can include representatives from existing societies and organisations, as well as individuals who wish to share their views and ideas or lend their expertise.

Remember, if a date or time doesn’t suit you, let us know and we’ll try to have a conversation with you or structure the timings another way.  We’re keen to involve as many people as possible.

Transport and Getting Around

Attendees have a range of interests and expertise covering buses, trains and the railway and cycling.  The group holds discussions and site visits to consider how to encourage more people to ride their bike or walk, considered the improvement scheme for Stramongate and explored how to implement the Vision’s ideas to improve traffic flow.  

Wednesday 7th June – 12 noon
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Wednesday 5th July – 6.30 pm
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Wednesday 6th September  – 12.00 noon
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Wednesday 4th October – 6.30 pm
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Wednesday 1st November – 12.00 noon
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Wednesday 6th December – 6.30 pm
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Placemaking (Landscape & Environment)

This group is attended by community members with a wide range of interests and a wish to improve the look and feel of the town. They are co-ordinating a project to enliven one of the town’s yards. 

Wednesday 14th June – 12 noon
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Wednesday 12th July – 5.00 pm
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Wednesday 13th September – 12 noon
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Wednesday 11th October – 5.30 pm
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Wednesday 8th November – 12 noon
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Wednesday 13th December – 5.30 pm
Kendal Business Hub, South Lakeland House

Arts & Creatives

This new group brings together visual and performing artists, graphic designers, photographers and film-makers, musicians, museum and education professionals and many others to discuss their needs and aspirations for the town.

Wednesday 21st June – 7.00 pm
98 Highgate

Wednesday 19th July – 7.00 pm
98 Highgate

Wednesday 20th September – 7.00 pm
98 Highgate

Wednesday 18th October – 7.00 pm
98 Highgate

Wednesday 15th November – 7.00 pm
98 Highgate

Wednesday 20th December – 7.00 pm
98 Highgate

Photo by Austin Neill - Unsplash

Vision Delivery Team

Vision delivery team meetings provide an opportunity for the different Action Groups to come together and report on their progress and actions.

DATES TO BE ARRANGED

Find out more!

If you’d like to find out more about the Vision Action Groups and how to get involved, contact Nick Taylor, Kendal Vision Manager.

Email: nick@kendalfutures.co.uk
Phone: 07807 450192