The Community Partnership Officer (CPO) and Assistant Community Partnership Officer (ACPO) engaged with local pupils from Christ the King Primary School and Holytown Primary School to ascertain what type of images they would like to see on the boards, and they were also asked if they would like to draw pictures of these suggestions.
The CPO, ACPO and Holytown Environmental Group (HEG) researched historical photographs with the assistance of North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre. They were able to locate ten photographs which met copyright laws. HEG also suggested including a photograph of a painting that is exhibited in the Holytown Community Centre which was created by a local gentleman many years ago. HEG contacted the family, and they were delighted to give permission for the painting to be used for this purpose.
Site meetings took place to reflect on what would be possible, taking into consideration the site structure and gradient, ensuring the visuals would be in the best possible place. Suggestions were brought together to improve the appearance of the site and provide the community with a focal point of interest. Agreement was reached to have a background map with photographs throughout. A picture drawn by a pupil from Holytown Primary School was selected to be added to the side of the boards to be interpreted as a welcome sign. Anti-graffiti laminate will be used to preserve the images.
Installation of the hoarding boards began on 14 October 2024 with the graphics fitted on 14 and 15 November 2024.
