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Barrhead-Scotland.com - Background:

Barrhead-Scotland.com is a community driven web site initiative that involves local schools, community groups and citizens alike. The web site celebrates Barrhead's strong industrial heritage throughout the ages, while also promoting a positive outlook for the future with economic and technological re-generation.

The idea of a dedicated web site for Barrhead was first proposed by a local councillor, Edward Phillips. This in turn led to funding being secured from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and thus allowing the construction of a data base driven web site for the community. Other activities carried out in tandem with the development of the site, have included extensive outreach training for local community groups and citizens alike. The site was developed in close consultation with a Steering Group made up of local stake holders and Key Players. Each stage of the development was reported and discussed with this key group.

The web site was officially launched in October 2002 with the event marked by a successful Video link up with the 'other' Barrhead in Canada and key speeches made by local politicians.

The project has already achieved national recognition, when it was featured in a short documentary about the People's Network.

Since 2002, Barrhead-Scotland.com has established working partnerships with many local community and leisure groups, churches, schools and educational services.

A significant amount of the content is provided by the local community itself and goes a long way to encouraging active participation and a sense of ownership. Any one can get involved and the web site can be viewed at the following web address:

 

For more information or to get involved, contact : admin@barrhead-scotland.com