Banff, Macduff and district Community Planning

02/11/2026

Well done Training Days 👏

‘I’m so proud of every single one of them’ - Macduff’s Training Days win People’s Choice Award.

Read more in the comments

02/11/2026

A great opportunity to be part of a great team, delivering positive outcomes for communities across Banff & Buchan.

02/11/2026

Lots of great places taking part in Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week across Banff and Buchan which runs from 2 - 15 November

🌟 Sands Café & Deli (Sandend)
🌟 Aspire Restaurant (Portsoy)
🌟 Fife Lodge (Banff)
🌟 Tarlair Pavilion Café (Macduff)
🌟 Pennan Inn
🌟 The Davron Hotel (Rosehearty)
🌟 Mrs Maitland's Restaurant & Coffee Shop (Fraserburgh)

Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week Starts Today!

The wait is over... Aberdeenshire Restaurant Week is officially underway!

For the next two weeks, you can enjoy fantastic offers at restaurants, cafés, hotels and eateries across Aberdeenshire, giving you the perfect excuse to try somewhere new or revisit an old favourite.

From coastal dining and cosy cafés to family meals and special treats, there's something for everyone. By supporting participating businesses, you're helping to keep our town centres and local communities thriving.

Don't miss out. Browse participating venues, choose your favourites and start planning your culinary adventure today!

Find offers and participating venues on the official website >> www.aberdeenshirerestaurantweek.com

02/11/2026

📣📣 Still time to have your say, vote closes Monday 9 November at 5pm

🗳️ Just ONE WEEK LEFT to cast your votes!

🗣️ Residents of , and – you only have one week left to decide how £1million of funding is spent in your community.

🌱 Make a difference by supporting local, eco-friendly projects that will help shape a greener, more sustainable future for Scotland.

🔗 Every single vote counts - submit yours by 5pm on Monday 9 November at jtpbfund.scot

30/10/2026

Local councillors have agreed to another tranche of the Banff and Buchan Crown Estates Coastal Communities Fund to allocate the remaining monies available for grant applications.

Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are open to community groups and third sector organisations - with a requirement of 10% match funding - for projects which:

✅Help people to develop skills related to coastal or seafaring pursuits, activities, or enterprises, for example sailing, fishing, or boatbuilding

✅Celebrate the heritage of coastal and seagoing communities of place and interest. For example, a coastal or fishing village or township, historic boatbuilding, or relevant clubs or organisations

✅Improve access to coastal areas. For example, paths and viewpoints

✅Improve the coastal environment. For example, applications to establish and support community groups looking after their coastline

✅Improve community-controlled infrastructure such as harbours, boathouses, and buildings

Applications for funding must be received by Friday, December 18. For more information and application form, visit https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities/funding/banff-and-buchan

29/10/2026

Well done to all the winners and runners up 👏👏

The winners of Inspiring Aberdeenshire 2026 have been revealed.

Finalists, councillors, sponsors and guests gathered at Meldrum House Hotel last night to celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations across Aberdeenshire.

Provost of Aberdeenshire Judy Whyte co-hosted this year’s event alongside MC Chris Harvey and said the nominations across the awards had been outstanding.

Participating in the presentations were Co-Leaders councillors Stewart Adams and Anne Stirling, Education and Children’s Services chair Cllr David Keating, Infrastructure Services Committee chair Cllr Alan Turner and Chief Executive Jim Savege.

Provost Whyte said: “Inspiring Aberdeenshire has once again shone a light on the incredible people who make our communities such special places to live, work and thrive.

“Every year, these awards remind us of the kindness, commitment and community spirit that exists across Aberdeenshire. They celebrate people who go above and beyond, not for recognition, but because they genuinely care about making a difference.

“This year’s winners represent the very best of that spirit. Whether they are supporting others, protecting our heritage and culture, or giving their time to help those around them, they have made a lasting impact on their communities.

“Their dedication, generosity and selflessness are truly inspiring. Through their efforts, they have strengthened community life across Aberdeenshire and made a positive difference to countless people.”

Civic Pride Award
Winners: Inverurie Environmental Group based in Inverurie
Finalists: Friends of the Haughs based in Turriff; Invercairn Community Council based in Inverallochy

Heart of Aberdeenshire Caring Award
Winner: Kelly O’Brien from Peterhead
Finalists: Rachel Clark from Ellon; Men in Mind based in Ellon/Inverurie/Haddo/Fraserburgh Yogi & Cindy Bears based in Newtonhill

Inspirational Volunteer Award
Winner: Marie Cheyne from Cairnbulg
Finalists: Helen Feeney from Maud; Rose Logan from Turriff

Local Hero Courage Award
Winner: Avril Bruce from Banff
Finalists: Karen Stewart from Aboyne; Katie Innes from Fetterangus

Young Community Hero Award
Winner: Chloe Crossman from Peterhead
Finalists: Ellie Wight from Drumoak; Steven Lewington from Pitmedden; Portlethen Academy Pupil Volunteers (Elliot, Forbes, Lucy, Olivia & Sam)

Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner: Colin Allanach from Ellon
Finalists: David Urquhart from Portsoy; Lorna Keith from Ellon

This year’s Inspiring Aberdeenshire charity partner is A Bear Named Buttony, which supports children and young people living with a stoma by providing comfort, reassurance and practical support. Find out more at: https://www.buttonybear.org.uk/

Without the generous support of our sponsors, none of this could have happened:

• BP - sponsoring Lifetime Achievement Award
• FES OCS - sponsoring Inspirational Volunteer Award
• Hub North Scotland - sponsoring Young Community Hero Award
• Instock - sponsoring Civic Pride Award
• Hosie Electrical - sponsoring Local Hero Courage Award
• Mark Murphy Dole - sponsoring Heart of Aberdeenshire Caring Award

27/10/2026

The devolved government for Scotland has a range of responsibilities that include: the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport and taxation.

26/10/2026

🗳️ The public vote is now OPEN!

🗣️ Calling all residents of , and - this is your chance to decide how £1million of funding is spent in your area.

🌱 Your votes will directly determine which local, eco-friendly projects get funded. By taking part, you’re helping shape a greener, more sustainable future across our region.

🔗 Explore the projects and submit your vote by 5pm on Monday 9 November at jtpbfund.scot



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22/10/2026

We welcome your feedback on your experience of Aberdeenshire Council’s Planning Service via the National Planning Customer and Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey.

The survey should only take 5 minutes of your time, and all responses are confidential and help us to improve our service.

Open until January 8, 2027, the survey can be found at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/GACX01/

20/10/2026

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