The Future is Bright….the Future is NICE!

There have been various rumours of our demise, but the reality is that the Directors have been quietly following up on the decisions made at the last AGM. It has taken much more time than anticipated and we had to make sure that the changes to the NICE Articles were sound and, above all, legal. The Articles for the new Community Development Trust with the Right to Buy will be presented to members for approval at a specially called EGM on the 18th Sept. Continue reading

The Farmers’ Showfield

The future of the Farmers’ Showfield is certainly a matter which has over the years prompted considerable discussion – and strong feelings – around the town.  We are grateful for the comments posted in an earlier thread and feel that this subject requires it’s own post. As you know, whether the town centre or Co-op site, NICE seeks to reflect the various views and ideas put forward by members and local residents. We are therefore pleased to publish the following helpful article. Continue reading

Progress Report

WORKING GROUPS MAKING PROGRESS:

Highlights from the latest NICE meeting

The second NICE discussion-meeting took place on Thursday 18 Nov at the Nairn Sailing Club (and the group reiterated their grateful thanks to the Club for making the premises available).   The various working groups reported on progress so far, and the group agreed on further action.  Among the main points…. Continue reading

A NICE beginning

NAIRN TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT PLANS:

Community mobilises to consider alternative options

  • Local organisation formed:  all residents invited to participate
Nairn Development

The Buildings in Question

Following Highland Council’s publication of a draft Development Brief for that part of the town centre site for which the Council is responsible adjacent to the properties now owned by the Co-op, local Nairn residents have formed a group to look at options for the redevelopment of this King Street town centre site.  At a meeting on Thursday 28 October some thirty concerned residents of Nairn, including representatives of all three Community Councils, the Association of Nairn Businesses, Visit Nairn Tourism Association and a number of interested individuals, decided to establish a Company Limited by Guarantee entitled “Nairn Improvement Community Enterprise” (NICE).  Three volunteer founder-directors** have been appointed, and all residents of the town of Nairn are invited to join.  Continue reading