Estate-Based Initiatives neighbourhood improvements

Perth and Kinross Council and communities work together to deliver neighbourhood improvements under our Estate-Based Initiatives (EBI) scheme.

Under EBI Council tenants decide what improvements they would like to see made in their neighbourhood. Improvements can be identified by tenants and residents during local neighbourhood walkabout events, through social media or by submitting an online form. 

 Any proposed improvement project must be on communal ground/property owned by the Housing Revenue Account and contribute to at least one of the following:

• community safety
• improving the appearance of the area
• increasing tenant involvement in their community

We are always looking to hear from tenants and residents about neighbourhood improvements you would like to see in your area. You can submit an idea at any time using our online form. Tell us your ideas and we will get in contact.

Upcoming EBI neighbourhood walkabouts

You are invited to join Councillors and Council staff for neighbourhood walkabouts in the following areas: 

• Methven: Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 10.00 am, meet at King George Park
• Kinross: Thursday 22 May 2025 at 10.00 am, meet at Green Road/ Green Park
• Milnathort: Thursday 22 May 2025 at 2.00 pm, meet at Castle Buildings
• Aberargie and Abernethy: Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 10.00 am, meet at Main Street/ West Park, Abernethy
• Auchterarder: Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 1.00 pm, meet at Northcrofts
• Bankfoot: Thursday 26 June 2025 at 10.30 am, meet at Garry Place car park
• Luncarty: Thursday 26 June 2025 at 1.00 pm, meet at the car park at Westfield
• Stanley: Thursday 26 June 2025 at 2.30 pm, meet at the Tayside Hotel
• The Glens, Craigie, Perth: Thursday 11 Spetember 2025 at 10.00 am, meet at Glengarry Road shops

What kind of improvements can be made under the scheme?

Across Perth and Kinross neighbourhood many improvement projects have been carried out under the EBI project including:

• improvements to signage and paths right across the area, notably in North Muirton, Kinross and Errol
• new fencing in many neighbourhoods to improve community confidence and safety
• many car parking improvements such as in Luncarty, Blairgowrie, Comrie and Crieff
• enhanced open spaces in Invergowrie, Kinross, Letham, Tulloch, Gilmerton, Auchterarder, Luncarty and Crieff
• new bin store areas and signage in Methven, designed by tenants
• enhanced lighting at flats throughout the localities
• additional litter bins and dog fouling notices throughout the localities
• new community noticeboards in City Centre flats
• Community Garden in Letham behind the shops - designed by local residents
• numbering, lighting and enhanced communal areas as agreed with tenants

Tenant feedback

Feedback from tenants about EBI projects has been very positive overall. Some examples of feedback we have received are:

• "The clearing the overgrowth has given us a chance to use the outdoor space near our houses and we will be holding community events there, including summer fun for the families, we are holding a fun day in the open space and look forward to meeting up with one another."
• "The new numbering in our area looks great and it shows outsiders that we care about what people think of where we live, and also shows that the Council is listening to us."
• "The EBI walkabout was an eye-opener, I didn't know all the nooks and crannies in the streets around here and we've got some great ideas including helping to create meeting spots, and to find places for putting in some grit bins as we struggle in the winter."

If you would like any further information about EBIs, please email TenantParticipation@pkc.gov.uk.