Engagement
FW2040 Consultations
Engagement and consultations are cornerstones of FW2040. This page details the various events undertaken throughout the programme. The most recent are listed first and include:
- Fort William Integrated Transport Plan - stakeholder and community engagement (March 2026)
- Partnering for Progress Event (19 November 2025)
- Fort William Town Centre Masterplan Exhibition (February to March 2024)
- FW2040 Public Consultation (2 November 2022)
- FW2040 Initial Consultation (2018 and 2019)
Going forward, all engagement and consultation events hosted by the Highland Council, including those related to FW2040 can be found on the dedicated participation and engagement platform Engage Highland. You can join the conversation and let us know your views on a wide range of local projects, consultations and community issues.
Fort William Integrated Transport Plan
In June 2025, AECOM and Stantec were commissioned to produce an Integrated Transport Plan for Fort William. This study marks the culmination of efforts to address longstanding issues with the resilience and reliability of the trunk road network through the town. There is more information on our Map of projects.
A 4 week public consultation and survey have now closed. You can still get in touch with the project team at any time during the study, which is anticipated for completion by December 2026, by emailing FortWilliamITP@aecom.com.
View information about the study
Partnering for Progress
On the 19 November 2025, a wide range of organisations and members of the public came together at the Nevis Centre, Fort William for a ‘Partnering for Progress’ event. The free drop-in event saw public agencies, organisations, and communities come together under one roof to share ideas, showcase initiatives and explore opportunities for collaboration across Lochaber. FW2040 was part of the organising team and attended to provide an update on the Masterplan and give the opportunity for feedback from those who attended.
View information about the event
Town Centre Masterplan
The Town Centre Masterplan project has included a programme of consultation and engagement with communities, stakeholders, and partners. A four week public exhibition of the Masterplan was hosted in Fort William Library on the High Street in February and March 2024. Sessions were also held with students at UHI NW+H, Lochaber High School pupils, and with local businesses through the Lochaber Chamber of Commerce. Information on how we used data gathered during this work can be found on our privacy notice.
A range of reports have been produced to support the Masterplanning process.
FW2040 Public Consultation 2022
A public consultation event for FW2040 took place on Wednesday 2 November 2022, in Caol Community Centre.
Two surveys were available at the event:
- views on FW2040 overall
- views on ideas for Town Centre improvements
Feedback from the event has been used to help shape FW2040.
View the consultation event report
FW2040 public consultation events were not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
FW2040 Initial Consultation 2018/19
Initial consultation on the idea of FW2040 took place between 2018 and 2019, involving a wide range of stakeholders, local communities, young people, businesses, and public sector partners. This helped shape the original plan and establish the long-term vision for Fort William.
View the Original Masterplan and Delivery Programme
Video: FW2040 Workshop