Mauchline CARS Community Evaluation Survey

Mauchline Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) ran from 2019 and will conclude in March 2026. The overall aim of the scheme was to maximise and sustain the economic potential of Mauchline’s Culture and Heritage assets through:

The restoration and repair of key historic buildings bringing them, where necessary, back into productive and sustainable use;
A small grants scheme to enable and encourage private owners to carry out urgent repairs on traditional and older properties;
A small grants scheme for shop front improvements;
Public realm works;
An education and training programme for those involved or wishing to be involved in the traditional construction industry;
A programme of community participation and learning to increase people’s understanding and appreciation of heritage.

This short survey is to gather wider community views on the impact and potential importance of these works to Mauchline. It should only take a few minutes to complete, and your views are very welcome on helping to assess local views on CARS, and what these may mean for similar projects in future.

Please view the image galleries prior to completing the survey, these can be found on the right hand side column of the Mauchline CARS Evaluation Homepage

Do you live in Mauchline?

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Yes

Other (please specify)

How long have you lived in Mauchline?

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Under 5 years

Under 10 years

More than 10 years

How would you best describe your awareness of Mauchline CARS?

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I am very aware of CARS

I know a little about CARS

I am not aware of CARS

Have you personally had any opportunities to get directly involved in CARS e.g. joining steering group, attending public meetings etc

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Yes

Not sure/can't remember

Which of these aspects of CARS do you know about? (Tick as many as apply)

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General building repairs

Shopfront improvements

Public Realm works e.g. street signage, cobble/bollard replacements, historic boundary wall etc

Other CARS activities e.g. work with schools, training projects etc

Other (please specify)

How did you become aware of CARS? (Tick as many as apply)

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Local publicity

Word of mouth through neighbours, friends etc

Through visibly seeing CARS work in Mauchline

Other (please specify)

Overall, how important or otherwise do you think aspects of CARS work has been in Mauchline?

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General building repairs

Very important

Quite important

Not very important

Not at all important

Not sure

Shop front improvements

Very important

Quite important

Not very important

Not at all important

Not sure

Public Realm works e.g. street signage, cobble/bollard replacements, historic boundary wall etc

Very important

Quite important

Not very important

Not at all important

Not sure

Other CARS activities e.g. work with schools, training projects etc

Very important

Quite important

Not very important

Not at all important

Not sure

If you have answered very or quite important above, which of these reasons influence your answer? If not, please skip question.

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Mauchline looks better

Very important

Important

Not important

Mauchline is a better place to live

Very important

Important

Not important

Mauchline’s heritage has been preserved

Very important

Important

Not important

Mauchline has a better offer for tourists

Very important

Important

Not important

Mauchline’s local economy will be stronger

Very important

Important

Not important

Young people in Mauchline understand the town’s history and heritage better

Very important

Important

Not important

Overall, how would you describe your views on Mauchline CARS?

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Select option

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Finally, do you have any other comments about Mauchline CARS?

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