Partnering for Progress Lochaber Community Event is just over a week away
Lochaber Drop-In Event – 12 November 2025
The Nevis Centre, Fort William
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Residents, community groups and organisations are warmly invited to attend ‘Partnering for Progress’, a vibrant drop-in event taking place on Wednesday 12 November 2025, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Nevis Centre, Fort William.
We are delighted to announce joining us at the upcoming event will be Derek Brown, Chief Executive of The Highland Council, and Alastair Nicolson, Area Manager at Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Both are looking forward to connecting with residents and community-led organisations to share ideas, showcase local initiatives, and explore exciting opportunities for collaboration.
This inspiring event is hosted in partnership with Lochaber Community Partnership, Fort William 2040 (FW2040), The Highland Council, and Voluntary Action Lochaber. It brings together agencies, organisations, and communities under one roof for a dynamic and collaborative ‘Partnering for Progress’ gathering.
Drop in to have your say on:
- NHS Care for People & SPOA (Single Point of Access) consultation
- Fort William Integrated Transport Plan
- Lochaber Health and Social Care Redesign
- Talk to us (Ewen’s Room)
- Uses of the proposed new community facility (Cow Hill Hall team)
- Building Tomorrow’s Museum Together (West Highland Museum)
- Active Travel – Hi-Bikes and Wayfinding Project
- Work.Life.Highland (Employability Support)
- Fort William Business Improvement District priority projects
Discover what’s happening with:
- The new Belford Hospital
- Place-Based Plans
- Lochaber Communities
- FW2040
- Employability support
- Environmental projects
- Renewable energy and the Social Value Charter
- Community Transport
- West Highland Chamber of Commerce
- MCR Pathways – mentoring for young people
- And more ….
Learn about funding and support for organisations and meet representatives from Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Highland Council Community Regeneration and Engagement Teams, Voluntary Action Lochaber, Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) and the Local Employability Partnership.
Lochaber Area Committee Chair, Cllr Kate Willis said: “Partnering for Progress is a fantastic opportunity for residents, community groups, and organisations to come together and shape the future of Lochaber. This event reflects the strength of collaboration across our communities and the commitment to listening, supporting, and building together. I encourage everyone to drop in, share their views, and discover the incredible work happening across the area.”
This is a free, public event designed to empower residents and organisations, foster collaboration, and support the future of Lochaber through shared vision and action.
For more information, contact: highlandcpp@highland.gov.uk