Aden Country Park Community Action Plan Aden Map Community Action Plan

2 Introduction Community Action Plan

Aden Country Park in Mintlaw, comprising of river valley, mill lake, Apart from all these ‘organised’ Aberdeenshire, is a 230 acre walled garden/nursery, the remains uses the park itself provides country park in the heart of of the mansion house, the award beautiful surroundings simply for Buchan. Aden (pronounced Aa- winning Aberdeenshire Farming enjoyable walking for local residents den), meaning bonnie burn or brae, Museum, and 5 star caravan and and visitors to the area. The ruined offers a warm welcome, beautiful camping park. mansion house creates a great deal surroundings, and a wide range of of interest as does the fascinating opportunities for relaxation and The Park is owned and managed Victorian arboretum which is now recreation for individuals, families, by various Aberdeenshire Council being complemented with its 21st and groups to enjoy. Aden is located services including Landscape, century equivalent. along the A950 Station Road, one Cultural, Ranger, and Property mile west of Mintlaw and due East Services. The park also regularly plays host of Old Deer. It is centrally located to a variety of different equestrian Often referred to as “the jewel events and educational outings. 9 miles from Peterhead, 13 miles in the Buchan crown” Aden from Fraserburgh, 15 miles from Children’s play groups enjoy has, for a second year in a row, picnics and the play area facilities Ellon, 19 miles from Turriff, and 30 been recognised as one of the miles from Aberdeen. and there are a number of events country’s best green spaces with held annually including pipe band Aden is first recorded in a New a prestigious Green Flag Award. competition, vintage tractor Testament manuscript written The awards recognise and reward working day, Easter egg hunt and by the Celtic monks of Deer the best parks in the country and Halloween events. Other activities Monastery, known as the Book of Aden impressed the judges with include an orienteering course, Deer. King Robert the Bruce gave its excellent use of green space, music and art events, feeding the the Barony of Aden in 1324 to well-maintained facilities and high ducks at the lake, and occasional Robert Keith, the Earl Marischal, standard of safety and security. vintage car and bike rallies. as a reward for loyal service Situated in the heart of the park during the War of Independence Address: Aden Country Park, lies a semi-circular farmstead Grade Station Road, Mintlaw, AB42 8FQ - and these lands remained in the A listed building built around 1800 hands of the Keith’s for almost Grid Reference NJ 982 479 and a coach house built in 1832. www.adencountrypark.org.uk 400 years. However Aden’s This now houses the award winning present appearance dates from the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Things we like about Aden ownership of the Russell family containing a Recognised Collection (provided by various members who owned and managed the Aden of National Significance awarded of the community and visitors to Estate from 1758 to 1937. by the Scottish Museums Council Aden) In 1974 Banff and Buchan District (SMC), now called Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS). “A wonderful facility” Council purchased the Aden site “Tidy Park, well kept, safe feeling and in 1975 Aden was designated Other facilities on offer at the park about it” a Country Park. With considerable include a café/restaurant, children’s “Lucky to have it on our doorstep” support from the Countryside play area, picnic and barbeque sites, “Hugh potential but severely Commission for Scotland the woodland and riverside walks, craft underused” mansion house was consolidated shop (Balance Crystals & Inner and in 1983 the renovation of the Harmony), Hareshowe Farm, North What could be better steading as a Farming Museum was East Folklore Archive (NEFA), ARC “Better signage throughout park” completed. Recording Studio, Book of Deer “Longer opening times for all facilities” Aden Country Park covers around visitor centre, ice cream kiosk, “Better publicity of events and facilities 87 hectares of land of which 40 SANDS and carers/sensory gardens, needed” hectares are of mixed woodland, 18 outdoor gym, dog agility and “Museum & café buildings are dark hectares of land leased for grazing, exercise area, fishing, horse arena and unwelcoming” 14 hectares of open parkland used and bridleway, car parking, toilets, “More baby swings and items suitable for picnics and events, 8 hectares of and of course an enjoyable stay at for younger children” former agricultural land is used as the 5 Star Aden Caravan & Camping the field system for the Hareshowe Park. Farm and the remaining area 3 Buchan Community Plan Community Action Plan

Aden Country Park: on www.ouraberdeenshire.gov.uk/ Buchan Community Plan buchan. 2010-2014 The latest version includes actions The Buchan Local Community specifically for Aden Country Park Plan brings together the key which are listed below and there actions and projects of a number are numerous general intentions of public agencies under five in all categories within the plan Aberdeenshire Farming Museum. themes – Community Wellbeing, which might affect Aden. The Developing Our Partnership, Country Park is situated next to Sustainable Environment, Jobs and Mintlaw Academy and Pitfour the Economy and Lifelong Learning. Primary School which opens out It also includes actions based opportunities to use the Park for on consultation with the local a whole host of educational and communities and local community physical activities. groups. The plan can be accessed

Specific Actions: Heading/Lead Service Action/Project (with reference in LCP)

Jobs and the Economy B8 Tourism Initiatives Image and Promotion To work on tourism related economic developments within Buchan and enable them to organise local Aden Country Park. Festivals and Events To continue the marketing and branding of Buchan as a destination to the public To work with Tourism Initatives in promoting the attractions of Buchan including outdoor pursuits ie golf, walking, water activities and ornithology and to raise awareness of lack of accommodation providers

B11 Social Economy To work with Buchan Development Partnership to explore opportunities and potential partner actions that will support social enterprises to develop and become sustainable

Lifelong Learning C1 Community Schools Networks To share good practice so that multi agency work improves the health and wellbeing of children and young people and also empowers them to sustain their own health and well being

C2 Active Schools Programme To increase the level of participation in sport and Aden Country Park. physical activity by young people in Buchan. To develop improved links from schools in Buchan to sports and recreation clubs in the wider community through the Community School Network that covers the Mintlaw area

C3 Holiday Activity Programmes To continue to support and promote the Holiday Activity Programmes and increase the range of activities, through the Community Schools Network at Mintlaw, which includes all the feeder Primary Schools to enable young people to participate.

C4 Buchan Rangers To deliver up to 40 environmental sessions, linked to the Curriculum for Excellence, to Aberdeenshire Schools by leading sessions at inland and coastal sites in Buchan and by visiting schools.

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4 Buchan Community Plan Community Action Plan

C10 Cultural and Heritage Opportunities for To improve and promote access to the collections of People of all ages Aberdeenshire Council. The education resource centre at Mintlaw will be developed as the Discovery Centre focusing on family friendly and school orientated activity linking to the Curriculum of Excellence.

Sustainable Environment D7 Aden Country Park To work with the Consultative Committee and produce a marketing plan to promote existing facilities and widen representation on the group. To explore the feasibility of extending the Caravan Site to cope with increased demand. To continue the establishment of an Arboretum Aden Country Park.

D8 Buchan Rangers Service To run 15 guided walks and events for the public at variety of Buchan countryside and coastal sites throughout the year to - Promote the cultural, historical and natural environments of the Buchan Area to people of all ages - Increase opportunities for participating in sport and leisure activities especially walking - Promote Council strategies eg sustainability - Promote the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and responsible access to Buchan’s countryside and coast.

D9 Nature Conservation To look for opportunities for future tree planting across Buchan to increase sources for marketable timber eg woodchips and to improve local environments and create diverse habitats - Aden Country Park is mentioned as a location for this.

D10 Paths and Outdoor Access To continue the delivery of the Aberdeenshire Local Outdoor Access Forum, utilising the local forums Aden Country Park. eg Community Council or Buchan Development Partnership as appropriate and to deliver the Core Paths Plan To continue the development and implementation of path projects around Buchan eg The Formartine and Buchan Way - Aden Country Park is located on this route.

D16 Increased Awareness of Waste Reduction To provide information and events and workshops Reuse and Recycling regarding waste and recycling To promote the national campaign for “Love Food Hate Waste” encouraging householders to reduce food waste

D19 Green Dog Walkers Initiative To pilot the “Green Dog Walkers Initiative” to address concerns raised by the community through the Planning for Real consultations to address concerns about dog mess and subsequent health issues. Aden Lake. Developing Our Partnership E1 Partnership Working To work together with our Community Planning Partners to ensure we share resources, skills and experience to support ongoing activities, resulting in a positive impact on the communities within the Buchan area.

Aden Country Park.

5 Background Community Action Plan

Originally an Aden Consultative • ascertain what the needs and Committee was formed to gaps are look at how best to develop • gather opinions as to how and sustain the asset of Aden Aden Country Park can be Country Park. On behalf of this regenerated group (subsequently called the • demonstrate that there is a Aden Development Group) need for Aden to be improved Buchan Development Partnership

Aden Mansion House. successfully secured funding from In total 466 people, predominantly LEADER in 2010 for the “Making from the Buchan area completed the Most of Aden Country Park” the “Making the Most of Aden project. A Development Worker Country Park” paper based or was appointed for 18 months online questionnaire. to produce a development plan, looking at how best to promote, The questionnaire was split up into regenerate, financially sustain, and five main topics which included increase participation and public attendance, facilities, activities & access to Aden Country Park and events, marketing & promotion, and all its amenities. demographics. This was followed up by a prioritisation event at the A small Aden Working Group Buchan Development Partnership Aden Theatre. was established to drive forward Forum in October 2010. the project. The Development Worker carried out a community The results of this consultation consultation process where a along with input from the Council paper based questionnaire was Services working within the Park made available throughout Aden have been used to create this Country Park and at several local action plan. events including Mintlaw Gala, Pipe Band Competition, Teddy Bears’ It should be stressed that the Picnic, and Vintage Tractor Day. The actions in this plan are very questionnaire was also available much suggested actions that online via Survey Monkey. will require further research and development work to ARC Recording Studio. The main aims of the consultation determine their feasibility and process were to encourage the suitability for Aden Country local community, visitors, non- Park. visitors, users, and volunteers from across the Buchan area to:

• become partners in the decision making process • help identify what areas of Aden Country Park are both successful and in need of improvement

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6 Top Three Priorities Community Action Plan

The top three priorities to emerge From the community consultation from the review are outlined below work the restaurant/café was identified as both a popular area in Identify the best model to the Park and also the facility most improve governance and in need of improvement. It is fair management to say that this facility is looking There are several different models “tired” and would benefit from which could be adopted for an upgrade to attract customers. improving the governance of Aden Comments included “Café is Book of Deer. Country Park. The main aim of too dark; too expensive, needs this objective is to establish the decorating/enlarging and the toilets best model for Aden. Whichever need upgrading” model is adopted, it is important to note that the ability to manage Other potential development Aden Country Park more flexibly opportunities within the Park are is essential, coupled with being able listed on page 8, 9, 10, 11 to manage the Park holistically, in its entirety, as opposed to how Identify ways in which to currently the Park is fragmented promote Aden Country into separate Aberdeenshire Park most effectively Council Service responsibilities. The third priority is the marketing and promotion of the Aden Caravan and Camping Site. The Aden Development Group Country Park. Historically it has concluded that while the been identified that there has been management, maintenance and a lack of promotion of events enhancement of the Park landscape and facilities on offer within the and plant nursery were maintained Park. Over the duration of the well by the Aberdeenshire Council project a new website (www. Landscape Services department, all adencountrypark.org.uk) has been commercial aspects within Aden developed and launched which pulls Country Park would be better together information on all the managed by the formation of a new park has to offer. independent Trust, allowing them to draw down additional sources of Over the last 18 months, events external finance. have been organised and actively Childrens Play Area. promoted. As a result visitor Identify development numbers have significantly opportunities, revenue increased. generation streams and potential funding sources with the Park The main aim of this priority is to identify areas of Aden Country Park that need improved and those that have the potential to be developed.

Coach Park.

7 Other Potential Development Opportunities Community Action Plan

Aberdeenshire Farming feedback from local groups the cost Museum of hiring the theatre space has been The award-winning Aberdeenshire reviewed. It is now hoped that with Farming Museum brings alive the promotion the Aden Theatre can story of the famous NE farming be used for a multitude of events past in the unique semi-circular and activities such as meeting/talks/ Aden Estate home farm. During seminars, weddings, performing the public consultation it was arts, music, and children’s events,

Craft Shop (Balance Crystals). identified that the Museum was exhibitions, and potentially as a both a very popular area in the cinema. Comments included “The Park but also one of the facilities Aden Theatre is attractive but has most in need of improvement. As a become very expensive”. (It should result sustainability options include be noted that since the consultation an introduction of retail, admission has taken place, funding has been charge, and a development curator. awarded to improve the Aden Comments included “Farming Theatre) Museum is out-dated, exhibits need changing, and there is no disabled Hareshowe Farm access to upstairs area of museum”. Hareshowe originally situated near (It should be noted that since the New Deer, is a typical Buchan consultation has taken place, work small farm of the 1890s set in 30 Dog Agility Area. has begun on changing temporary acres of land. In 1990 Hareshowe exhibits) was dismantled and then brought to Aden piece by piece, where Craft Shop (Balance it was rebuilt. Today Hareshowe Crystals) & Work Shop Farm is maintained as a living (Inner Harmony) history exhibit set in the 1950’s. Feedback from the consultation Ideas for future sustainability showed that the Craft Shop was included seeking donations, also one of the facilities most in introducing farm animals, organising need of improvement. It identified workshops/demonstrations and that visitor expectations were the development of educational not being met i.e. in the type of programmes. products being sold. Furthermore Hareshowe Farm. comment was made that a Crystal North East Folklore Archive Shop and Holistic Therapist is not (NEFA) something that fits with a Country The North East Folklore Archive Park. Comments included “An arts (NEFA) is an award winning & crafts shop with local products & cultural resource for the study and demonstrations would be better” appreciation of the traditions and and “nothing for children and no social history predominantly from souvenirs for coach trips or holiday the farming and fishing communities makers” of North East Aberdeenshire. To increase sustainability opportunities Aden Theatre it has been identified that it would The Aden Theatre is a multi- be expedient for NEFA to work functional space located inside in partnership with Schools, Gardeners Cottage. the Farming Museum. Following Universities, Arts Development, 8 Other Potential Development Opportunities Community Action Plan

Museum Service, and possibly the Coach House has been identified Library Service, building upon as a possible central location for existing oral and social history the reception, hub, shop or café. projects. Although it should be pointed out that it is currently occupied by ARC Recording Studio Aberdeenshire Council staff. ARC Recording Studio is a professional recording studio Grieve’s House, Forester’s offering a broad range of services Cottage, Gardener’s Cottage Horse Arena. available for all ages/music genres & Gate Lodges to hire. The feedback received Grieve’s House, Forester’s Cottage, identified that the majority of Gardener’s Cottage, and the Gate respondents were largely unaware Lodges are all properties in various that the studio was in the Park and states if disrepair located in Aden that it was a facility that anyone Country Park. Currently each could use. Discussions around property is being underutilised. sustainability focused on improving Some possible uses identified promotion and building on existing include accommodation for Park services, working more with Caretaker, holiday cottages (link schools, providing new services with Caravan Park), supply teacher such as workshops and training, and accommodation, centre for possibly extending the studio into research, artist in residence studio, North East Folklore Archive. the Aden Theatre. Book of Deer expansion, and a possible location for a Restaurant / Book of Deer Café or a small garden centre. The Book of Deer is one of Scotland’s most important Nursery & Walled Garden manuscripts, containing the oldest The plant nursery and walled pieces of Gaelic writing to have garden adjacent to the Gardener’s survived from early Medieval Cottage supplies over 300,000 Scotland. The Book of Deer bedding plants for use within visitor centre is manned entirely towns and villages throughout by volunteers. The feedback from Aberdeenshire. Ideas for future the public consultation identified sustainability have included the that respondents weren’t that possibility of moving the nursery Picnic and BBQ Area. aware of the facility. Marketing and reinstating the walled garden, and promotion was therefore growing and selling NE plants, identified as a priority for future and looking at renewable energy sustainability. Comments from the options to reduce heating costs. public consultation included “Book of Deer needs more space” Sawmill The sawmill facility is located Coach House within the grounds of the walled It was identified through study visits garden. Currently the sawmill is to other country parks that there used by the Park staff to produce is a need for Aden Country Park fencing materials and signs for use to have a central Park reception/ in all 4 of Aberdeenshire’s Country Natural History Cabin. contact point for all enquiries. The Parks from timber grown on site. 9 Other Potential Development Opportunities Community Action Plan

Sustainability options include using & Camping Park. It has been the sawmill facility to potentially identified that this facility is the make a variety of different wooden most immediate development products including garden furniture, opportunity. Earned income from fencing, gates, sheds, children’s this opportunity could potentially playhouses, pet houses, and signage. be used to not only to reinvest into the Aden Caravan Site but also to Coach Park potentially help fund other related

Pipe Band Competition. The Coach Park located across social enterprise opportunities. from the Natural History Cabin has Additional related opportunities been identified through an Aden include the development of the Country Park Restaurant Feasibility Forester’s, Grieve’s and Gardener’s Study in 1995 as a possible location cottages, along with the two Gate of a new purpose built restaurant/ Lodges. Comments from the public café with retail element. In consultation included “replant trees conjunction with this new facility surrounding Caravan Park” discussions around sustainability also identified the Coach Park Arboretum as a possible location for a new An important feature within the children’s indoor soft play area, landscape of Aden Country Park is complementing both the proposed the Victorian arboretum (botanical Restaurant/Cafe. new restaurant/café and the garden of trees) dating from the existing popular outdoor children’s 1850’s. The Victorian arboretum play area. stretches from the area known as the Lower Garden, within a Natural History Cabin & loop of the River Ugie. A new Ranger Service 21st century arboretum is also The public consultation identified planned, comprising of a collection that the Ranger Service events of broadleaf trees from around the were very popular with visitors to world. Sustainability options include the Park, however there seemed to the promotion of the new and be confusion as to where and what Victorian arboretum along with the the Natural History Cabin (wildlife creation of woodland events such cabin) was and why it wasn’t being as an Enchanted Garden. Sensory Garden. used more. To become sustainable better promotion and frequency Lake of events was identified, along The Aden Lake is a real draw for with the possibility of charging both visitors and wildlife alike. for events. Comments from the However feedback from the public public consultation included “There consultation identified it as one should be more ranger events” and of the top facilities in need of “Where is the wildlife centre?” improvement. Comments from the public consultation included “Lake Aden Caravan & Camping in a dreadful state”. (It should be Park noted that since the consultation Situated at the entrance of Aden has taken place, work has begun on Country Park is the five-star improving the Lake) Weather Vane. award-winning Aden Caravan 10 Other Potential Development Opportunities Community Action Plan

Children’s Play Area Events The children’s play area is aimed at Aden Country Park has the entertaining all ages. Feedback from potential to host a wide variety of the public consultation identified indoor and outdoor events. Assisted that this facility was both one of the by both the planned improvements most popular areas within Aden and to rejuvenate the theatre space, one in need of improvement. It was and cheaper venue hiring rates, the identified that there was a demand Aden Theatre has the potential to for additional play facilities which be a great multifunctional indoor Victorian Arboretum. catered for babies and toddlers, space which could host a range of young people, and play equipment activities already stated (refer to to help disabled and non-disabled Aden Theatre, page 8). Aden also children play safely. Comments has a large amount of Park land that included “More baby swings and can be utilised to host a variety of items suitable for younger children”, events including music concerts/ “Kids play area poorly maintained”, festivals, outdoor education, and “More facilities for young corporate events, performing arts, people like an activity park and enchanted garden (light & sound), skateboarding ramp” sport events (e.g. fun runs), craft/ food fair, farmers’ market, and Park Land highland games. Other seasonal The park land, wooded areas, and themed events could include Easter, Vintage Motorcycle Event. open spaces were identified as Halloween, Guy Fawkes, and a the most popular facilities within Christmas event. Aden Country Park. Visitors to the park enjoyed the space for relaxation, recreation, and for exercise for both themselves, and their dogs. It was also identified as an area where less improvement was needed. Possible additions to improve sustainability include the introduction of a sculpture trail/ park, development of allotments and community gardens, along Vintage Tractor Day. with looking at renewable energy options. Comments from the public consultation included “Improve signs for walks within park”, and “Tidy Park, well kept, safe feeling about it”

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Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Required Yes Funding No Medium/High High Medium/High Medium/Low Medium/High Low High/Medium High High Medium High/Medium Medium Medium

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High/Very High High/Very Priority High/Medium Employ a Museum Development Curator a Museum Development Employ Introduction of Retail Introduction Admission Charge or Suggested Donation of Introduction Extension of ARC Recording Studio ARC Recording Extension of or Franchise Craft Shop leased to Co-operative a Song in Day Record Craft & Work Shop run by Aden Trust, Social Enterprise Trust, Aden Shop run by Work Craft & Working more with Schools more Working Private Functions, Children’s Parties, Catering at Park Events Events Catering at Park Parties, Children’s Private Functions, Workshops Training Provide Creation of New Restaurant / Café with Retail / Shop Element Restaurant / Café with Retail Shop of New Creation Oral History Projects Relocate Restaurant / Café to Larger Location Scotland Projects Renovate Restaurant / Café Renovate Working with Schools on Social History of NE Working or Franchise Restaurant / Café run by Aden Trust, Social Enterprise Trust, Aden Restaurant / Café run by Oral History Projects Development of the Friends of Aden Country Park of the Friends Development Education Activities Education Introduction of Farm Animals of Farm Introduction Management Structure Explore Admission Charge or Suggested Donation of Introduction Option 2. Asset Management Option 2. Extension of ARC Recording Studio ARC Recording Extension of Explore establishing a new Aden Country Park Trust Aden Country Park establishing a new Explore Asset Ownership Option 1. Civil Ceremonies Aden Film Club - Cinema Suggested Action Suggested Venue Multifunctional

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Priority High Very Outdoor Environmental Education Outdoor Environmental Area Indoor Soft Play Children’s New Location for Shop Element Location for New Restaurant / Café with Retail / Restaurant / Café with Retail New Location for or Social Enterprise Trust Aden run by Sawmill Renewable Energy Heating Plant NurseryRenewable Options for Development of the Friends of Aden Country Park of the Friends Development

& Sell NE Plants/Crops Grow Employ a Development / Marketing Officer / Marketing a Development Employ

All Other Events Move Nursery & Reinstate Walled Garden Garden Walled Nursery & Reinstate Move Corporate Events Renovation of Gardener’s Cottage of Gardener’s Renovation Garden Allotments / Community Develop Renovation of Gate Lodges Renovation Introduction of Sculpture Trail / Park Trail of Sculpture Introduction Renovation of Forester’s Cottage of Forester’s Renovation Renewable EnergyRenewable Options Renovation of Grieve’s House of Grieve’s Renovation Improve Children’s Play Area Facilities Area Play Children’s Improve Location for Park Reception, Hub, Shop or Café Hub, Park Reception, Location for Enchanted Garden e.g. Events Woodland of Creation Promotion of the Book of Deer Project Room of the Book Deer Project Promotion Promotion of New & Victorian Arboretum Arboretum Victorian & of New Promotion

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& Sell NE Plants/Crops Grow Employ a Development / Marketing Officer / Marketing a Development Employ

Suggested Action Suggested or Social Enterprise Trust Aden Park run by Caravan

Service Cabin & Ranger Cabin & Ranger Natural History

Coach Park Sawmill

Promotion

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Nursery / Walled Events Cottage Gardener’s

Gate Lodges

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Objective Other Agencies:- Other Services:- Council the above help to deliver Partners who may Aberdeenshire & Library) Arts, ServicesCultural (Museum, Friends of Aden Country Park Country Partnership Aden Development of Buchan Investors Friends Service Private Service Service Landscape Property Ranger

15 MakingMaking It ItReal Real CommunityCommunity Action Action Plan Plan

This booklet is one of a series For Aden Country Park, the is hoped that this process will produced by Local Rural consultation exercise was led be driven by representatives of Partnerships together with the by the Aden Development the community with support community under the banner and Working Groups. This – moral, technical and financial – Making It Real. information can now guide the from the relevant partners. community and Community The Making it Real initiative is Planning Partners in drawing It is important that this booklet sponsored by Aberdeenshire up detailed action plans to is seen by all concerned as an Community Planning implement the top priorities account of the community’s Partnership and Shell, and run as well as addressing the views at the time of the latest by Aberdeenshire Community other issues which have been consultation, and that it will have Economic Development Co- identified. For each priority or to be regularly reviewed and ordinators Forum. The aim is to issue this will involve agreeing updated. As some projects are provide community action plans who should be involved, what completed, other issues will arise in an attractive, easy to read, resources will be needed and and take their place in future professionally printed format. target dates for completion. It versions of the community plan.

Thanks are due to Aden Development and Working Groups and the wider community for their help and input with the community consultation and follow up meetings.

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