PLACE STANDARD - RESULTS DATE: 09.02.2017
Assessment Area: Mintlaw Date of Assessment: December 2016 Participants: CW RM KD MS LS
When you have answered all the questions, each point on the compass can be joined to produce a graph that indicates the relative strengths of the place.
The diagram will show you at a glance, where your place has done well, and where there is room for improvement. Where it has done well, the diagram will reach the edge of the circle. Where it has done poorly, it will touch the centre. 1. MOVING AROUND
Can I easily walk and cycle around using good quality routes?
RATING: 6
Comment:
Well served via FBW, Aden, Fetterangus path, Stuartfield planned.
2. PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Does public transport meet my needs?
RATING: 6
Comment:
On main route to Fraserburgh/Aberdeen, hourly service, night time service, links to Peterhead and Turriff.
3. TRAFFIC AND PARKING
Do traffic and parking arrangements allow people to move around safely and meet the community’s needs?
RATING: 5
Comment:
Curious roundabout parking arrangement. Some speeding issues entering/exiting but regular police checks. 4. STREETS AND SPACES
Do buildings, streets and public spaces create an attractive place that is easy to get around?
RATING: 6
Comment:
Active community council, attention from landscape services.
5. NATURAL SPACE
Can I regularly experience good quality natural space?
RATING: 6
6. PLAY AND RECREATION
Do I have access to a range of spaces and opportunities for play and recreation?
RATING: 6
Comment:
MACBI, Aden, Playpark at the Pavilion, new playpark due to MACBI, astroturf, playing fields. Hall in need of refurbishment.
7. FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
Do facilities and amenities meet my needs?
RATING: 6
Comment:
MACBI, shops on square, pubs on square, Happy Plant, Country Park Inn, Co-op, Fish and Chip shop, furniture shops, florist, butchers, take-aways, bakers, post office, filling station. Library service limited, GP surgery, Service Centre for Central Buchan, Farming museum and museum discovery centre, Caravan park, Academy. Public toilets to re-open, Hall in need of refurbishment. 8. WORK AND LOCAL ECONOMY
Is there an active local economy and the opportunity to access good quality work?
RATING: 5
9. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
Does housing support the needs of the community and contribute to a positive environment?
RATING: 6
Comment:
Good tenure mix, generally positive tenants. Reasonable house prices.
10. SOCIAL INTERACTION
Is there a range of spaces and opportunities to meet people?
RATING: 6
Comment:
MACBI - huge range classes and opportunities CLD and Academy Allotments Busy Village Hall and Pavilion Happy Plant garden Centre Indoor bowling Centre Bowling Green. 11. IDENTITY AND BELONGING
Does this place have a positive identity and do I feel I belong?
RATING: 6
12. FEELING SAFE
Do I feel safe?
RATING: 6
Comment:
Police Station presence.
13. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Are buildings and spaces well cared for?
RATING: 5
Comment:
Aspects of streetscape around square benefit from attention.
14. INFLUENCE AND SENSE OF CONTROL
Do I feel able to participate in decisions and help change things for the better?
RATING: 6
Comment:
MACBI - outworking of community desire CLD work with Young People Active community council PRIORITIES FOR ACTION
What are the main issues and priorities for change that you have identified?
Comment:
Integrate new development into community and ensure facilities match growing size of community e.g. GP practice. Opportunities to integrate more services into MACBI. PRIORITIES FOR ACTION
What actions could be taken to address these?
Comment:
Consultation around community facilities notable library, GP surgery and MACBI. Rezoning of schools and size of schools.