We Are Peterhead

23/10/2026

👋 Meet the Board: Allan Sneddon

Allan is a retired police officer, chairs the Peterhead Community Council and runs an inclusive Bike Bothy. Like all Board members, Allan is a volunteer and brings a wealth of public service to his role on the Board, which includes working as part of the Safer and Stronger Subgroup.

You can read more about Allan and other board members on our website - We Are Peterhead

20/10/2026

Where would you like Peterhead to be in 10 years’ time? Let us know in the comments. 👇

If you were talking about the town 10 years from now, what would you hope had changed for the better? We’re not looking for detailed project proposals, just your thoughts on the kind of place you’d like Peterhead to become.

We talk a lot about projects, funding and plans, but today we’d like to take a step back and look at the bigger picture.

The We Are Peterhead Board’s vision is for Peterhead to be a safe, inclusive and forward-looking coastal town where everyone can thrive. That means making better use of empty and underused spaces, helping people feel safer and creating a town that reflects the pride and ambition of the people who live here.

That’s the Board’s vision, but what does a successful future for Peterhead look like to you?

16/10/2026

👋 Meet the Board: Matthew James

Matthew is Councillor for Peterhead North and Rattray and brings all his knowledge of public services and local governance to Peterhead’s Neighbourhood Board.

Matthew serves on the Communications subgroup, helping Peterhead to grow, prosper and thrive. He is also a full-time Law student at the University of Aberdeen.

Discover more about Matthew and the other dedicated members of the Board on our website - We Are Peterhead.

14/10/2026

🌳 A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Parks and Greenspaces Survey!

In September, 130 local residents shared their views on Peterhead's parks and greenspaces, helping us better understand how these spaces are used and valued by the community.

It's clear that our greenspaces matter, with many people telling us they visit them every week.

📌 The key priorities highlighted were:

Better maintenance and more bins
Safer paths and improved lighting
More seating, shelter and accessible facilities
Family activities, town-centre greening and lido facilities
Enclosed dog areas
More opportunities for local people to get involved

Your feedback will help guide the We Are Peterhead Board as we look at future improvements and priorities for the town.

💚 Thank you for taking the time to share your views and help shape the future of Peterhead's greenspaces.

👉 Read more about the survey findings and the work of We Are Peterhead on our website.

09/10/2026

👋 Meet the Board: Cllr Stephen Smith

Stephen is one of the five appointed members of the Board and serves on the Town Centre & Enterprise subgroup. A councillor for 19 years, he brings experience from public service, community engagement and his career in both politics and finance.

Stephen says, “The Board is here to discover how to use this extra money from UK Government to benefit the people of the town and I am looking forward to hearing local people’s views and seeing what we can do with it for the best over the next ten years.”

📣If you’d like to share your views with Stephen, get in touch at [email protected]

👉 Read more about Stephen on our website
https://wearepeterhead.co.uk/meet-the-board/

07/10/2026

Who is the We Are Peterhead Board?

We often get asked whether We Are Peterhead is part of Aberdeenshire Council.

The We Are Peterhead Board is an independent, community-led partnership created through the UK Government's Pride in Place programme. Its purpose is to give local people a stronger voice in shaping investment and decisions that affect Peterhead.

Aberdeenshire Council supports the Board and acts as the accountable body for the programme, but investment decisions and governance are the responsibility of the Board alone.

What makes the Board different?

✅ Independent leadership with an independent Chair who cannot be an elected representative.
✅ Brings together people from across the community, including businesses, community organisations, public bodies, youth voices, faith groups, culture and heritage interests.
✅ Makes decisions based on community engagement, evidence and local priorities.
✅ Acts as a partner, investor and advocate for Peterhead.
✅ Uses long-term UK Government funding to help deliver projects that support the town's vision.

The Board's key principles are to be open about its decisions, empower local groups, support community-led projects, work in partnership, and be a strong voice for Peterhead.

👉 Find out more about We Are Peterhead here:

https://wearepeterhead.co.uk/about/

Learn how Peterhead is shaping its future: our mission, regeneration plan and how local voices guide change in the town.

05/10/2026

We Are Peterhead is delighted to be working with Peterhead Academy's School of Citizenship on an exciting project focused on improving Peterhead through meaningful youth engagement.

The young citizens at Peterhead Academy have already started brainstorming ideas to make a positive difference in Peterhead and will soon begin researching their proposals with support from the University of Aberdeen, helping to build evidence and justification for their ideas.

We are looking forward to working with the School of Citizenship over the coming months and seeing the creativity, passion and fresh perspectives that these young people can bring to the future of Peterhead.

02/10/2026

👋 Meet the Board: Duncan Abernethy, Associate Member

Duncan works in education and has long experience leading projects that connect people, skills and opportunities. He also volunteers locally to help develop sports facilities for communities.

He sees huge potential in Peterhead’s future – from jobs in renewables and digital technologies to the strength of its traditional industries – and is committed to helping the town and its people flourish. "

👉 Read more about Duncan on our website or get in touch with him at: [email protected]

https://wearepeterhead.co.uk/meet-the-board/

01/10/2026

📣 You said, we listened!

Which new sports facilities you would like in Peterhead.

We asked—and you shared some brilliant ideas! Here are your top five:

🎳 Bowling alley or indoor bowls venue

🏊 A modernised (and warmer!) swimming pool

🏟️ More all-weather and indoor sports space

⛸️ A skatepark, roller rink or ice rink

🏀 Outdoor basketball facilities

Overall, it was clear that you value affordable, accessible facilities for everyone.

We’ll share your feedback with the Board to help shape the direction of investment in Peterhead’s sports facilities as our programme is delivered over the next ten years.

👉 Read more on our website:
https://wearepeterhead.co.uk/you-said-we-listened-peterhead-shares-its-priorities-for-future-sports-facilities/

Residents have shared the sports and leisure facilities they would most like to see in Peterhead, helping to build a clearer picture of local priorities for the years ahead. We recently asked our Facebook community a simple question: What is the one sports facility Peterhead does not have but should...

29/09/2026

🚨 Last Chance to Have Your Say! 🚨

⏳ Time is running out to tell us what you think about Peterhead’s parks and greenspaces.

Whether you use local parks, walking paths, woodlands, play areas, or other green spaces, we want to hear from you before our survey closes at midnight on Wednesday 30 September 2026.

✅ It only takes 2 minutes to complete.

📝 Take the survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/arBVYpBWn8

📍 Prefer a paper copy? You can pick one up and return it at Peterhead Library or the Community Centre.

Every response counts, so please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, neighbours, and community groups.

📅 Survey closes at midnight on Wednesday 30 September 2026

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