Ballater Community Action Plan 2023 |
INTRODUCTION
This is the Community Action Plan Survey for the Upper Deeside area of Ballater and Crathie. It has been developed by the Ballater and Crathie Community Council. A Working Group representing a number of local community groups was established and this group has taken on the task of engaging with the community and other stakeholders to produce an Action Plan.
WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN (CAP)?
The CAP is a document which local community groups can use to deliver what our local community wants and needs over a five-year period, so that Ballater & Crathie are great places to live, work and play.
WHICH COMMUNITY GROUPS?
The CAP is led by Ballater & Crathie Community Council, and supported by:
- Ballater (RD) Limited
BRD (as it is commonly known) is a charity supporting local community development, organisations and events. They are also owners of the subsidiary company Ballater Community Enterprise (BCE) Limited, which runs Ballater Caravan Park;
- Visit Ballater Business Association
Amongst other responsibilities, Ballater's Business Association runs the Visit Ballater website on behalf of businesses and for community groups;
- The Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust
This charitable trust comprises a group of 12 Trustees responsible for the maintenance and development of these landmark halls;
- Ballater Community & Heritage Hub (The Hub)
The Hub is a community resource centre in Station Square, Ballater. The objectives of this venue, which came out of a previous Community Action Plan, are currently evolving.
The intention is that other community groups will also use the results of this survey to inform their activities moving forward.
HOW LONG IS THE PLAN?
The 2023 CAP will be a five-year plan.
WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE LAST PLAN?
The outcomes to date of the 2018 Plan are available via this link www.visitballater.com/CommunityActionPlan
The 2018 CAP will be officially completed when we commence the 2023 CAP in the Spring of 2023.
The 2018 CAP will be officially completed when we commence the 2023 CAP in the Spring of 2023.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS SURVEY?
This is your opportunity as a member of our community to help shape developments and decisions over the next five years, by giving us your opinions and input.
What do you love about Ballater & Crathie?
What do you feel we should do to make this an even better place to live, work and play?
WHAT DOES THE SURVEY COVER?
The Survey is divided into seven Focus Areas:
1. Recreation & Social Life
2. The Hub
3. The Economy
4. The Environment
5. Community Support
6. Housing
7. Transport
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO COMPLETE?
The survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete – depending on how much additional comment you wish to make. We think this is a small investment in time in the scheme of things to help shape all our futures. Please do not press "Enter" (use "Tab"), or use you browsers back button as your data could be lost.