Business Plan 2014/15

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EGCP Ltd , trading as The East Grampian Coastal Partnership. EGCP Ltd is a Scottish Company

Limited by Guarantee and without share 1capital. The Company Number is 464143

Content

Foreword 3

1 Setting the Scene 4

2 Strategic Context 4

3. Aim of EGCP 5

4. Objectives of EGCP 5

5 Changing Corporate Structure 6

6 6 Governance of EGCP

7. Delivery 7

7.1 Communication 8

7.2 Data Gathering 8

7.3 Green Tourism 9

7.4 Developing Influence 9

7.5 Seafood 10

8 Targeted future work 10

9. Finance 11

Appendix 1. Linking EGCPs Planned Work programme with National Objectives and 14 Local Coastal plans

Appendix 2 External Policy Drivers 16

How EGCP will help deliver the Scottish Governments Priorities 2007 16

How EGCP will help deliver the Aberdeenshire Council Economic Development 17

How EGCP will help deliver the Aberdeen City Council Five Year Business Plan 18 2013/1`4—2017/18 How EGCP will help deliver the recommendations of the State of the East Grampian 19 Coast Report

Foreword

This Business Plan sets out the envisaged activities of East Grampian Coastal Partnership (EGCP) , designed to contribute to care for the coastline, between Fraserburgh and St Cyrus, and its communities over the next year and beyond, in a way that respects its special character. The wide range of proposed projects builds on the strengths and experience of the EGCP and recognises that no one organisation can manage all coastal projects in isolation.

Over the last year EGCP has changed its status to that of a company limited by guarantee without share capital that will operate on a not for profit basis. This replaces the existing informal structure and will facilitate future activities, for example by allowing the employment of staff if required to carry out some of the proposed projects in this Business Plan.

EGCP Ltd will undertake community-based projects, projects on green tourism and projects on coastal management. EGCP is based at Torry in the Marine Science Division of Marine Scotland. The location is easily accessible and facilitates links with a number of bodies based in Torry and the harbour area, including Marine Scotland Science itself, Aberdeen Harbour Board, Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and SEPA. EGCP will be organised with a membership - both corporate and individual - led by a representative Board of Directors. The move should make the Partnership more fit for purpose, namely the delivery of Integrated Coastal Management.

EGCP is currently looking for full and affiliate members; if you would like to find out more please do not hesitate to contact us for an application form.

Allan Garvie,

Chairman,

EGCP Ltd

1 Setting the Scene 2 Strategic Context 2.1 Marine planning, as set out in the Marine 1.1 In 2004 the first meeting took place to (Scotland) 2010 Act , is a system to guide, investigate the creation of a local coastal regulate and address activities in the marine partnership to cover the area between environment. It is different from terrestrial Fraserburgh and St Cyrus in the North East of Scotland. 10 years on, and whilst much has planning in that the system will have to work in changed, our original aim of aiding and multiple dimensions, a fluid environment and facilitating the delivery of Integrated Coastal with a strong real time element. However, it Management along this fascinating and will need to inter-relate with the terrestrial diverse stretch of coast remains. system, and vice versa. 1.2 One of the first projects delivered by the 2.2 The Scottish National Marine Plan is at an partnership was a report investigating how advanced stage of development having been Marine Spatial Planning could be delivered by the subject of a major consultation in 2013. It a coastal partnership. This work continued is anticipated that the Scottish Government through the developments of the Marine will launch the Final Plan late in 2014. (Scotland) Act 2010 and our work on Sectoral Appendix 1 shows how EGCPs work fits with Interactions Matrices and Stakeholder Spatial the latest draft of the plan. Data gathering. This work will be at the heart 2.3 The Act provides for the functions relating of EGCP during 2014/15. to marine planning at the regional level to be 1.3 In 2004 there were no Seaside Award delegated to an appropriate body known as a Beaches in the area and few people realised Marine Planning Partnership. It is anticipated the wonderful wildlife that could be seen along that these Planning Partnerships around the coast, including the dolphins in the centre Scotland will not have uniform governance of Aberdeen at the harbour. Ten years on, all structure but will be decided by regional possible beaches have Seaside Awards and Aberdeen will in 2014 have 50 dolphin circumstances. sculptures complementing the now well known 2.4 It is intended that Marine Planning dolphins that are seen at the Aberdeen Partnerships in Scotland will be established harbour most days. over a number of years. Local Coastal 1.4 One area that still needs to be improved is Partnerships will, in the meantime, continue to the local provision of seafood in the area. At contribute to laying the foundations for the present the vast majority of the area’s seafood work of these future Partnerships, as well as is exported and it can be difficult to buy our delivery of Integrated Coastal Management catch locally. This is something that we aim to (ICM). address over the coming years. 2.5 As one of these partnerships, EGCP 1.5 The growing recognition of the stands ready to make further contributions, if environmental, socio-economic importance in asked by Marine Scotland, and, at the very coastal and marine areas is reflected in a least, intends to expand the work on the rapidly evolving policy and legislative process. Sectoral Interactions Matrix and providing data In April 2014 the Scottish Government to the NMPi, (National Marine Plan interactive) announced the first two regional marine Geographical Information System. planning partnerships. These bodies will be responsible for delivering Marine Spatial Plans 2.6 At a European Level, Marine Spatial for the Clyde and Shetland. Planning Legislation was passed on the 17th

4 of April 2014 which will require Scotland at a activities more environmentally friendly, minimum to- socially responsible and economically sound.  take into account interactions between the sea and land;  Involving all the parties concerned (economic and social partners, the  establish means of public participation for organisations representing coastal zone stakeholders, authorities and the public residents, non-governmental organisations concerned; and the business sector) in the management process, for example by means of  use the best available data and organise agreements and based on shared the sharing of information between responsibility. stakeholders;  Support and involvement of relevant 3. Aim of EGCP administrative bodies at national, regional 3.1 The fundamental aim of EGCP is to assist and local level between which appropriate links should be established or mantained in the delivery of ICM between Kinnaird Head, Fraserburgh to the Aberdeenshire/Angus with the aim of improved co-ordination of the council boundary at the mouth of the River various existing policies. Partnership with North Esk, by St Cyrus. and between regional and local authorities should apply when appropriate. 3.2 ICM is now defined by the European Commission as a dynamic and continuous  Use of a combination of instruments process designed to promote sustainable designed to facilitate coherence between management of coastal zones. sectoral policy objectives and coherence between planning and management. 3.3 The principles of ICM, as promoted by the European Commission are to provide:- 4. Objectives of EGCP 4.1 To deliver the aim set out in 3.1 the  A broad overall perspective (thematic and Objectives of the Partnership are to:- geographic) which will take into account the 1. Promote the sustainable development of the interdependence and disparity of natural East Grampian Coast to benefit local systems and human activities with an impact communities and local tourism; on coastal areas. 2.Seek to protect, conserve, enhance and promote the natural and cultural heritage of  A long-term perspective which will take into account the precautionary principle and the the East Grampian coast; needs of present and future generations. 3. Engage stakeholders and affiliated bodies through improved information networks,  Adaptive management during a gradual consultation and involvement in seminars and process which will facilitate adjustment as workshops; problems and knowledge develop. This implies the need for a sound scientific basis 4. Act as a forum to discuss multi-agency concerning the evolution of the coastal zone. issues;

 Local specificity and the great diversity of 5. Seek to initiate, develop, deliver and European coastal zones, which will make it coordinate practical projects that meet the possible to respond to their practical needs objective of the Partnership in conjunction with with specific solutions and flexible partner organisations; measures. 6. Carry out and/or commission research relating to coastal zone management, Coastal  Working with natural processes and GIS data and information building; respecting the carrying capacity of ecosystems, which will make human 7. Audit the effectiveness of the Partnership on

5 an ongoing basis; and Associates

8. Work with the Scottish Coastal Forum, other  Open to all. local coastal forums and other relevant organisations to develop, implement and  No voting rights but may deliver joint regional and national scale attend meetings projects.

5 Changing Corporate Structure Members th 5.1 As the EGCP moves towards its 10  Limited membership anniversary it has been crucial that the  Voting rights governance and legal status of the partnership becomes more sustainable. Having originally  Attend Advisory Group meetings been set up as a unincorporated body hosted by a third party we have now made to the  Oversee direction of organisation transition to a not-for-profit company Limited by Guarantee.  Elect Directors

5.2 By making this transition EGCP has a Directors range of powers that it did not have in the  Elected by Full Members past. For example, it can now hire staff directly and enter into contracts as a body rather than  Oversee management of organisation a group of individuals.  May contain Directors 5.3 In addition, all financial transactions can Partnership Staff appointed for skills e.g now be carried out by EGCP rather than  Employed to serve Accountancy, Human relying on others. This will make accounting the membership Relations etc much simpler in future. Funds from the former  Guided by the Full  May sit on Advisory partnership have been loaned to EGCP Ltd to Members Group provide working capital. It is proposed that this  Instructed on loan will be written off at the end of this Administration by the financial year. Directors

6 Governance of EGCP 6.1 EGCP operates at three levels. Members, from the Membership as Directors to EGCP Directors and Associates, Ltd, including a Chair, Vice Chair and

Treasurer. Directors are responsible for the 6.2 Membership is limited to 15 overall management of the company and individuals or organisations. Members either financial matters. represent a major stakeholder along the East

Grampian Coast or bring a key skill to the 6.5 EGCP employs a part time Project partnership, for example, accountancy or legal Manager. Additional project officers or interns knowledge. can be brought in on an ad hoc basis as

required. 6.3 All Members are entitled to attend Advisory

Committee meetings and have full voting rites. 6.6 In addition EGCP is keen to recruit Advisory Committee meetings take place on a Associates which is free and is open to anyone quarterly basis. The addition of new Members with an interest in the coast. Whilst Associates is voted upon by the Advisory Committee. do not have voting rights, they are kept

informed and invited to events.

6.4 A small number of Members are elected 6

7. Delivery7

7.1 Communication (Objective 1,2 &3) Matrix:- 7.1.1 To better engage with the public and  Oil Gas Pipelines stakeholders (Objective 3) the following  Electricity Cables and Landfalls measures will be undertaken:-  Cruise Ships  Intertidal Shellfish  Improving the EGCP website with more up  Scientific Research to date contents and information about  Scallop Dredging coastal developments;  Pelagic Trawling  Sewage Disposal  Introducing an e-newsletter focusing on  Surfing ICM, Marine Planning and issues on the coast; 7.2.4 In addition, EGCP will seek a greater level of detail in a of range sectors  Engaging communities through talks and specifically:- stands at local coastal events, such as  Offshore wind( new developments) harbour days and galas;  Inshore Fisheries (Cairnbulg, Peterhead, Boddam, Cruden  Engaging social media though the Bay, Collieston, Aberdeen, Johnshaven) @grampian_coast Twitter feed which will  Small Harbours (Cairnbulg, Boddam, promote our work and coastal events; Cruden Bay, Collieston, Johnshaven)  HM Coastguard  Preparing a large conference to mark the  Marinas (new pontoons at Cairnbulg and tenth anniversary of EGCP and developing a proposed at Stonehaven and Cruden vision for the next 10 years. Bay)  Sea kayaking 7.2 Data Gathering (Objective 6)  Salmon and Sea Trout Fishing 7.2.1 For Marine Planning to be as effective, it (Rivers Ugie, Ythan, Don, Bervie) requires accurate data. This must explain  Eco-tourism (Aberdeen Harbour and where things happen in space and time, as Stonehaven) well as how they interrelate.  Recreational Diving  Sea angling (clubs and boat trips) 7.2.2 Much of this data is held at a national level. However, for a large number of sectors, 7.2.5 In every interview we will be gathering this can only be gathered directly from the spatial data which will be added to the Scottish marine users. This is the basis for the long Governments NMPi (National Marine Plan term stakeholder data project for which EGCP Interactive) web-based GIS (Geographical will continue to gather both quantitative and Information System). qualitative data.. 7.2.6 EGCP will also continue collaborating in 7.2.3 During 2014/15 EGCP will aim to fill the Norcet, using volunteers to monitor cetaceans following gaps in the Sectoral Interactions from the ferries to the Northern Isles

7.3 Green Tourism (Objective 1&2) 7.3.1 EGCP aims to encourage nature based tourism whilst ensuring that this does not damage the area. This will be achieved by:-

 Playing a full part in the Energetica walking and wildlife festival including producing a walking and wildlife guide and running two workshops;

 Delivering four ‘Know your coast’ tours focussing on the summer, autumn and spring to enable key front of house tourism staff and those who deal directly with visitors can learn more about the coast and what it has to offer so they can pass on this knowledge;

 Working to attract visitors to the area through participation in events and writing articles for magazines;

 Producing a 20 page ‘Discover Your Coast’ Guide focussing on genealogy, children’s activities and wildlife. This will have a print  Axis 4 of the EMFFas an EU funding stream run of 10,000. Copies will be distributed aims to aid small coastal fishing though a large range of outlets; communities. EGCP sits on the fund allocating FLAG (Fisheries Local Action  Following on from Know Your Coast, EGCP Group) and PAC (Project Advisory will introduce the Dolphin Mark to Committee). recognise businesses that use their knowledge to ensure guests have an  EGCP is also keen to support the work of enjoyable visit to the area; the North East Of Scotland Local Biodiversity Action Partnership (NESLBAP)  Holding two workshops as part of the by acting as its coastal champion. This TechFest festival in September focussing on involves Chairing the Marine Habitats Group the Ythan Estuary and Bullars of Buchan; and being a member of the Steering Committee and the Communications Group.  Following up its attendance in 2014, in 2015 EGCP will return to Whalefest with an  Following its work on the Energetica improved stand and promotion. This is a Walking and Wildlife Festival, EGCP has major event and offers the opportunity to been asked to have representation on the use our expertise to encourage new visitors, Energetica Lifestyle and Leisure Group and and possibly skilled workers, to explore the the Working Group that is planning the 2015 area. festival.

7.4 Developing Influence (Objective 2&3)  EGCP is also represented on the Menie Environmental Monitoring Advisory Group. 7.4.1 EGCP will continue to act as a champion However, this has not met for some time. for the coast through our involvement in a range of decision making bodies:-

7.5 Seafood (Obejective 1) 7.5.1 Using the lessons learnt over the last year through the production of the Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Seafood scoping study, EGCP will aid the Moray Firth Partnership in delivering a seafood project in the North East.

8 Targeted future work 8.1 As well as working to deliver projects within this financial year EGCP is currently planning a range of activities for future years and seeking funding opportunities.

8.2 Marine Litter and Coastal Stewardship harmed by the new attention.

8.2.1 Develop a Marine Litter plan to both reduce 8.4.2 To date EGCP has worked with boat littering and clean littered beaches. operators to ensure high standards of behaviour around marine mammals. In the future this work 8.2.2 Hold a stakeholder event to develop a may need to expand to include a system similar to the Moray Firth’s Dolphin Space Programme. 8.5 Nigg and Greyhope Bay Developments 8.5.1 At the stakeholder seminar held in April 2013 EGCP, looked at the issues surrounding the proposed second Harbour at Nigg Bay. A similar event may be carried out in the future. 8.5.2 In addition there is a proposal for a Community Marine Centre at Greyhope Bay. Again, there may be a need for EGCP to be involved . 8.6 Climate Change Adaptation community strategy for cleaning the area’s 8.6.1 This issue of climate change on the coast is beaches and coastline. only likely to increase in significance. EGCP is 8.3 State of Nature Report well place to carry out research, awareness 8.3.1 In 2002 The North East of Scotland Local raising and planning on this issue. Biodiversity Partnership produced a State of 8.7 Who's who Biodiversity Report. At present there are plans to 8.7.1 To improve partnership working and update this and carry out an assessment of trends communication, in particular the ability of coastal in local flora and fauna. stakeholders to contact each other, EGCP intend 8.3.2 Once this is agreed, EGCP intends to lead to create a web based, ’Who’s Who of the Coast’. the marine and coast sections of this work.

8.4 Dolphin Space 8.4.1 Given that EGCP has played a major role over many years in the promotion of whale and dolphin watching in the area, it is important that work continues to ensure that they are not

9. Finance

9.1 EGCP has, like most other organisations, faced a tight financial situation. During 2014/15 we will aim to break even keeping a reserve of circa £17.5K

9.2 During 2014/15 EGCP will be operating at minimum staffing level with 0.8 full time equivalent member of staff. This is challenging, however it has been the situation for 4 years and we have delivered a strong range of projects. If funding can be found for some admin support, or an alternate resource can be found, this would be used to allow the Project Manager to spend more time on the ground delivering projects.

Table 1 OPERATIONAL 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 Expenditure Actual Actual Budget

Staff Costs £30,122 £38,189 £32,032

Training £1,200 £0 £400

Travel and Subsistence £4,215 £2,924 £2,059

Recruitment £0 £0 £0

Computer/Software £699 £373 £200

Legal Fees £0 £400 £0

Insurance £238 £238 £238

*Management Fee £5701 £2,920 £4,920

Bank £58 £130 £133

Total £42,233 £45,174 £39,982

*Management fee will be related to the cost of running the partnership under a new structure, ie financial accounting, company returns etc.

9.4 Other core costs will be kept to the bare minimum and any purchases of software, etc will be paid for with project funding as and when it is gained.

Table 2 Core Project Ex- 2013/14 2014/15 2012/13 penditure Actual Budget Actual Newsletter £0 £0 £0 Website £60 £0 £0 Conference £156 £350 £350 Total £216 £350 £350

9.5 Table 2 shows the spend that is needed to maintain a number of key projects; additional funding to increase the scope of a number of projects will be sought where there are opportunities to do so.

9.6 Web costs are now included within the Green Tourism project along with a printed newsletter.

Table 3 Ongoing Project 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 Expenditure Actual Actual Budget Green Tourism £8,416 £9,639 £3,260 Seafood trail phase 1 £0 £0 £0

Total £8,416 £9,639 £3,260

9.7 Table 3 shows projected project spend and is centred on Green Tourism and Seafood.

12.8 It is possible that the Green Tourism budget and income may increase as it has done in 2012/13 and 2013/14

Table 4 Total 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 Expenditure Actual Actual Budget Operational £42,233 £45,174 £39,982 Core Projects £216 £350 £350 Ongoing Projects £8,416 £9,639 £3,260 Total £50,864 £55,163 £43,592

9.9 To summarise table 4 shows total spend by EGCP Ltd to be circa £41k, which is much lower than the previous 2 years. 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 Table 5 Income Actual Actual Confirmed

Aberdeen City Council Econ Dev £2,850 £0 £0

Visit Aberdeen £6,800 £0 £6,300

Aberdeenshire Council Econ Dev £17,550 £7,500 £14,435

Aberdeenshire Council Planning £2,500 £2,500 £TBC

Peterhead Port Authority £0 £3,000 £4,500

Aberdeen Harbour Board £3,800 £1,000 £0

Marine Scotland £20,000 £20,000 £20,000 Other £4,984 £1,422 Transfer from EGCP to EGCP ltd £10,510 Total £58,484 £35,422 £55.744 9.10 Income in 2014/15 will be higher than expenditure partly due to £5,800 paid from Aberdeenshire Econ Dev that was paid later than expected. In addition EGCP is likely to receive an additional £2,5k from Aberdeenshire Council on agreement by Committee. At the end of 2014/15 EGCP aims to have a reserve of circa £17.5k in line with previous years.

12.11 This is a tight but achievable budget. During the second half of 2014/15 efforts will be made to attract new sources of funding both from the private sector and from working in partnership with the third sector. This will require a range of projects, mainly with an environmental focus to be devised, discussed and presented to the private sector with a maritime interest in the North East. It is hoped that these conversations will encourage investment and potential membership. 13 Appendix 1. Linking EGCPs Planned Work programme with National Objectives and Local Coastal plans

Timing Scottish Government Priorities State of the East Grampian Coast Report Scotland’s National Marine Plan (Draft) 2007

EstOfficer Days (170 days) April July October January Wealthierand fairer Healthier Saferand Stronger Smarter Greener theMarine Scotland Act 2010) Coastalmanagement (improvedsituation since TraditionalMaritime Connections Sustainabilityof Coastal Harbours Coastaland Offshore Energy Production Coastaland MarineHabitats Biodiversity MarineHistoric Environment CoastalAccess MarineLitter CoastalGeomorphology and Biodiversity ContaminatedLand Climatechange decision into with stakeAll in marineenvironment have input areresponsive and work effectively together Marineand coastal management mechanisms researchand data collection continuesdevelopto throughnew scientific understandingOur theof marineenvironment resourcesits environment naturalits and cultural heritage and Peopleappreciate the valueof the marine appropriate protected,conserved and recovering where Theloss biodiversityof ishalted/ Biodiversity is profitablesafe, and efficient Marine Business Infrastructure place in to support and promote

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Communication. Website, twitter and Newsletters 8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Talks, events and Annual seminar 8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Norcet 3 x x x x x X x MSP Marine Data Gathering 40 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Inputting data to NMPi 4 x x x x x x x X Green Tourism Working with Tourism Stakeholders 4 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x X www.discovereastgrampiancoast.com and 28 x x x x X x x x x x x x x x x X Newsletter

Know Your Coast 8 x x x x X x x x x x X X Energetica and STEP 8 x x x X x x x x X x Dolphin Mark 10 x x X x x x x x x Whalefest and Scottish Bird fair 7 x x x x x x x X

Developing Influence Axis 4 and Project Advisory Committee 6 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x NESLBAP 8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x Energetica 7 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Seafood Aiding in SeaFood SeaHere 4 x x x x x x x x x x Targeted Future Work Marine Litter and Coastal Stewardship 2 x X x x x x x State of North East of Scotland Nature Report 3 x x x x x x x x x x x Dolphin Space 1 x x x x x x x x x x Who’s Who 2 x x x x x x x x Effective management of Company 25 x x x x

14 Appendix 1. Linking EGCPs Planned Work programme with National Objectives and Local Coastal plans

Timing Scottish Government Priorities State of the East Grampian Coast Report Scotland’s National Marine Plan (Draft) 2007

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Communication. Website, twitter and Newsletters 8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Know Your Coast 8 x x x x X x x x x x X X Energetica and STEP 8 x x x X x x x x X x Dolphin Mark 10 x x X x x x x x x Whalefest and Scottish Bird fair 7 x x x x x x x X

Appendix 2 External Policy Drivers In addition to Aims and Objectives the work of EGCP is driven by a wide range of policy from key partners. This includes:

 The Scottish Governments Priorities 2007

 State of the East Grampian Coast Report

 Aberdeenshire Council Economic Development Strategy 2011 –16

 Aberdeen City Council Five Year Business Plan 2013/14—2017/18

How EGCP will help deliver the Scottish Governments Priorities 2007

Priority Planned Work and Effect of planned work paragraph reference

WEALTHIER & FAIRER - Enable Marine Data Project Increase business certainty relating to businesses and people to increase their developing assets in the best location. wealth and more people to share fairly EGCP aims to promote sustainable tourism in that wealth Energetica and the concept of Energetica increasing Green Tourism economic growth by attracting skilled Marine Litter and Coastal workers to a quality of life that can be stewardship gained on the coast.

HEALTHIER - Help people to sustain Communication. Website, Through promotion of coastal walking and and improve their health, especially in Twitter and Newsletters sports though the newsletter and green disadvantaged communities, ensuring Energetica tourism work. better, local and faster access to health Green Tourism care

SAFER & STRONGER - Help local Championing the coast communities to flourish, becoming stronger, safer places to live, offering improved opportunities and a better quality of life

SMARTER - Expand opportunities for Communication. Website, Increasing understanding on the coast Scots to succeed from nurture through Twitter and Newsletters though Marine Data Gathering. to life long learning, ensuring higher Marine Data Project By increasing awareness of the coast. and more widely shared achievements Championing the coast work with NESLBAP By championing coastal issues at a variety NORCET of Forums.

GREENER - Improve Scotland's natural Communication. Website, By promoting Sustainable tourism. and built environment and the Twitter and Newsletters Marine Data Gathering. sustainable use and enjoyment of it Marine Data Project Championing the coast Working with North of Scotland Local Energetica Biodiversity Action Plan on coastal issues. Green Tourism Marine Litter and Coastal stewardship

How EGCP will help deliver the Aberdeenshire Council Economic Development Strategy 2011 –16

Priority Planned Work and paragraph Effect of planned work reference

To ensure Aberdeenshire is a location of Marine Data Project Through on the face to face choice for Renewable Energy businesses Membership contact with a large number in order to contribute to the low carbon EGCP core activities—Newsletter, of stakeholders and economy aspirations of the area Events engagement in coastal and marine projects Who's who Though increasing knowledge of coastal users To ensure Aberdeenshire is the Marine Data Project Aiding the Moray Firth recognised major contributor to a Seafood Project Partnership in delivering a Scotland which is known as the “Land of Seafood Project Food and Drink” due to the industry Though increasing working together, pooling resources and knowledge of coastal users sharing best practice. To promote Aberdeen City and Shire as a Green Tourism Through website, key tourism destination in Scotland and Marine Data Project Newsletter, Know your improve the visitor experience by Coast Tourism, Magazine strengthening and supporting the tourism Articles and events. industry. Though increasing knowledge of coastal users Work with partners to develop and Marine Data Project Aiding the Moray Firth promote a more sustainable fisheries Seafood Project Partnership in delivering a industry to enhance resilience of the Seafood Project sector and its dependent communities. Though increasing knowledge of coastal users

Work with partners to deliver Energetica Green Tourism Through website, as a low carbon global energy hub that is Marine Data Project Newsletter, Know your home to talented people that are attracted Coast Tourism, Magazine by a stimulating, attractive and creative Articles and events. environment. Though increasing knowledge of coastal users Promote Aberdeenshire as an area where Marine Data Project Through website, residents, businesses and social Communications Newsletter, Know your enterprises are encouraged and assisted Coast Tourism, Magazine to make their communities self sufficient Articles and events. and where there are opportunities for all. Though increasing knowledge of coastal users

How EGCP will help deliver the Aberdeen City Council Five Year Business Plan 2013/1`4—2017/18

Priority Planned Work and paragraph Effect of planned work reference

Develop an economy based on Marine Data Project Improve knowledge on coastal knowledge and innovation opportunities and give greater certainty for developers

Encourage more efficient use of Marine Data Project By increasing knowledge and greener resources which Championing the coast understanding generate a competitive economy EGCP core activities—Newsletter, Events Green Tourism Work with NESLBAP Marine Litter and Coastal stewardship

Use technology and data to Developing Marine Planning Through stakeholder spatial and enable informed decision making sectoral data

Enable citizens to interact in a Championing the coast Increasing awareness of the city and city where there is a sense of Membership its coastal environment and heritage. place EGCP core activities—Newsletter, Events Green Tourism Work with NESLBAP Marine Litter and Coastal stewardship

Encourage a form of governance Marine Data Project By engaging citizens in a bottom up which engages its citizens Membership management of the Coast and Marine EGCP core activities—Newsletter, Area Events Green Tourism Work with NESLBAP

How EGCP will help deliver the recommendations of the State of the East Grampian

Coast Report

Priority Planned Work and paragraph reference Effect of planned work

Coastal management (improved Marine Data Project Increasing knowledge on situation since the Marine Scotland Act Championing the coast coastal use and interaction to 2010) Membership inform decision making

Traditional Maritime Connections EGCP core activities—Newsletter, Events Through disseminating Green Tourism information on the coast and what it has to offer

Sustainability of Coastal Harbours Developing influence Through championing the seafood issue and supporting viable projects Coastal and Offshore Energy Marine Data Project By aiding the planning Production process

Coastal and Marine Habitats Work with NESLBAP Through working with LBAP Marine Data Project partners to seek agreement on future work

Biodiversity Work with NESLBAP Through working with LBAP Developing Marine Planning partners to seek agreement on future work Marine Historic Environment Marine Data Project Through the input of information and use of marine planning Coastal Access Energetica Green Tourism Marine Litter Marine Litter and Coastal Stewardship By developing and implementing a plan to reduce and remove litter Coastal Geomorphology and Biodiversity Contaminated Land Contaminated land at Blackdog By inputting as and when required Climate change

East Grampian

This document was produced by EGCP Ltd on behalf of the members of the East Grampian Coastal Partnership including Aberdeen City Council Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeen Harbour Board James Hutton Institute/SAMS Peterhead Port Authority Marine Scotland Seawatch Foundation And with advice from Torry Community Council Scottish Natural Heritage University of Aberdeen Scottish Coastal Forum

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