Action plan launched to attract people to Perthshire town of Coupar Angus

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An action plan has been launched to transform a small Perthshire town over the next five years.The population of Coupar Angus has been declining while the rest of Perth and Kinross has seen a slight increase.The action plan - launched on Friday, April 28 at Strathmore Community Hub - was drawn up using input from residents and a wide range of organisations including Perth and Kinross Council and NHS Tayside.It outlines a desire to change the negative perception some have of Coupar Angus and create a "sustainable and vibrant place that attracts people to the town".From 2016 to 2020 Coupar Angus' population declined by six per cent while the population across the whole of Perth and Kinross saw a one per cent increase.

Coupar Angus currently has an estimated population of around 2220.In 2017 there were approximately 240 businesses in the Coupar Angus area - the largest of which being the 2 Sisters Food Group.

The poultry processing factory on the western edge of the town employs around 1000 people. The majority of factory employees commute with around 160 living within the Coupar Angus PH13 postcode.Surrounded by beautiful countryside, located four miles from Blairgowrie and within half an hour of both Perth and Dundee, Coupar Angus rates highly in terms of its geographical location.Larghan Park - popular with residents and visitors - is another asset with a play area, all-weather sports facility, skate park, car park and toilets.But a lack of new housing, boarded up vacant buildings, dog mess, parking and a town hall that has been closed since 2019 are just some of the issues locals would like to see addressed.Ian Clark from Iconic Consulting was brought in as independent consultant having over 25 years' experience in