Peterhead: Plan for Neighbourhoods

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In March 2025 the UK Government relaunched its Plan for Neighbourhoods, formerly known as the 'Long-Term Plan for Towns', supporting 75 UK towns including ten in Scotland. The programme announced a potential £20 million in funding for Peterhead over 10 years from April 2026 with new capacity building funding starting from spring 2025.

This investment aims to empower communities with the resources to develop their vision for renewal, addressing the root causes of local deprivation. This programme will unite residents, businesses, and community representatives to drive positive change, ensuring everyone, regardless of background, can benefit.

Following the UK Government’s guidance:

  • Board Chair, James Buchan DL, was appointed on 4th June 2024.
  • Aberdeenshire Council worked with the Chair to form an interim Town Board, and it met for the first time on 28th June 2024.
  • In March 2025 Peterhead Town Board became Peterhead Neighbourhood Board
  • July 2025 Peterhead Neighbourhood Board to be joined by new members.

The information below gives an overview of the engagement work of the Board under the original Long-term Plan for Towns guidance.

The Board is now considering the prospectus and new guidance for the Plan for Neighbourhoods and new engagement opportunities will be added to this page.

New members to join Peterhead Neighbourhood Board

Peterhead Neighbourhood Board should draw together people with a range of skills, knowledge and experience. Peterhead Neighbourhood Board should represent all ages, areas and communities.

The new Plan for Neighbourhoods prospectus covers a wide range of themes:

  • Youth organisations
  • Education
  • Skills development
  • Health
  • Wellbeing
  • Housing
  • Faith groups

Information about the role of Board members can be found in the documents section.

Please note the nomination process is now closed.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person selection panel meeting during the week commencing 14th July 2025, in Peterhead.


Priorities for Peterhead

Peterhead Town Board asked for local views on the right priorities for the town. Throughout October, November and December 2024 the Board asked for feedback on the first three priorities it could invest in.

The themes are:

  • Safety & Security,
  • High Streets, Heritage & Regeneration,
  • Transport & Connectivity.

Having your say

Peterhead Town Board has aimed to meet people who live, work, study and visit the town. It held an event, attended meeting, activities and events throughout the town including:

  • Meet the Town Board Thursday 10th October 2024 at the Palace Hotel, Peterhead
  • Peterhead Library Events
  • Producers Market and Space Open Day
  • Peterhead Panto
  • Workplace sessions
A survey, online and paper, also ran from early October to late December 2024. The survey has been closed to allow feedback so far to considered by the Board. A 'You said, we did/ will do' summary of the feedback so far can be found in the documents section.

Further Information 

Further information about the Plan for Neighbourhoods, including the Privacy Notice, can be found in the documents pane to the right.

If you have any further queries about the role or the process, please email peterheadtownboard@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Check back here for links to future engagement opportunities.

In March 2025 the UK Government relaunched its Plan for Neighbourhoods, formerly known as the 'Long-Term Plan for Towns', supporting 75 UK towns including ten in Scotland. The programme announced a potential £20 million in funding for Peterhead over 10 years from April 2026 with new capacity building funding starting from spring 2025.

This investment aims to empower communities with the resources to develop their vision for renewal, addressing the root causes of local deprivation. This programme will unite residents, businesses, and community representatives to drive positive change, ensuring everyone, regardless of background, can benefit.

Following the UK Government’s guidance:

  • Board Chair, James Buchan DL, was appointed on 4th June 2024.
  • Aberdeenshire Council worked with the Chair to form an interim Town Board, and it met for the first time on 28th June 2024.
  • In March 2025 Peterhead Town Board became Peterhead Neighbourhood Board
  • July 2025 Peterhead Neighbourhood Board to be joined by new members.

The information below gives an overview of the engagement work of the Board under the original Long-term Plan for Towns guidance.

The Board is now considering the prospectus and new guidance for the Plan for Neighbourhoods and new engagement opportunities will be added to this page.

New members to join Peterhead Neighbourhood Board

Peterhead Neighbourhood Board should draw together people with a range of skills, knowledge and experience. Peterhead Neighbourhood Board should represent all ages, areas and communities.

The new Plan for Neighbourhoods prospectus covers a wide range of themes:

  • Youth organisations
  • Education
  • Skills development
  • Health
  • Wellbeing
  • Housing
  • Faith groups

Information about the role of Board members can be found in the documents section.

Please note the nomination process is now closed.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person selection panel meeting during the week commencing 14th July 2025, in Peterhead.


Priorities for Peterhead

Peterhead Town Board asked for local views on the right priorities for the town. Throughout October, November and December 2024 the Board asked for feedback on the first three priorities it could invest in.

The themes are:

  • Safety & Security,
  • High Streets, Heritage & Regeneration,
  • Transport & Connectivity.

Having your say

Peterhead Town Board has aimed to meet people who live, work, study and visit the town. It held an event, attended meeting, activities and events throughout the town including:

  • Meet the Town Board Thursday 10th October 2024 at the Palace Hotel, Peterhead
  • Peterhead Library Events
  • Producers Market and Space Open Day
  • Peterhead Panto
  • Workplace sessions
A survey, online and paper, also ran from early October to late December 2024. The survey has been closed to allow feedback so far to considered by the Board. A 'You said, we did/ will do' summary of the feedback so far can be found in the documents section.

Further Information 

Further information about the Plan for Neighbourhoods, including the Privacy Notice, can be found in the documents pane to the right.

If you have any further queries about the role or the process, please email peterheadtownboard@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Check back here for links to future engagement opportunities.

  • Peterhead - Plan for Neighbourhoods - Small Grant Fund

    📣 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

     

    💬 Your Community. Your Voice. Your Vision. Let’s Shape Peterhead – Together.

    The Peterhead Neighbourhood Board would like to gather as much feedback from the community as possible to help shape the plan. We are particularly keen to hear from your user groups, as well as from those working with people aged 18–24 or those aged 65 and over. It's important to us that we capture a wide range of voices to ensure the plan reflects the needs and priorities of the whole community is grant is more than just funding — it’s about listening, engaging, and growing with your community.

    To apply, your project must:

    • 🌍 Engage local people on what matters most in their neighbourhood.
    • 🗣️ Create space to gather feedback from your user groups on the Plan for Neighbourhood Prospectus — helping shape what comes next for Peterhead
    • 🤝 Connect with the PNB by offering chances for Board Members to attend your events meet your group and share your feedback.
    • 📌 Address community needs, especially in areas or groups where support is currently missing

    This is your opportunity to lead change where it’s needed most — and ensure your community’s voice is part of shaping Peterhead’s future.

    ✅ Who Can Apply?

    • Local charities, community groups, voluntary orgs, sports clubs
    • Must:
      • Be active within the Peterhead Neighbourhood Board area
      • Have a Governing Document & bank account
      • Link the grant to a new or existing activity/event

    📍 We’re Especially Keen to Hear from You If You’re Based In:

    We want to make sure voices from across Peterhead are heard. We're particularly interested in applications from groups or services active in the following areas:

    • Gadle Braes
    • Buchanhaven
    • Town Centre (including Longate, Broad Street, Jamaica Street)
    • New Housing Developments off West Road / Longside Road
    • Roseberry Drive, St Kilda Avenue & Fair Isle Crescent
    • Towerhill and Burnhaven

    🚫 What Can’t Be Funded?

    • Activities outside the Peterhead Neighbourhood Board area
    • Political, retrospective, or alcohol-related events
    • Costs related to winding up organisations or bad debts

    💡 Grant Highlights:

    • One grant per group
    • Must involve community engagement on local needs
    • Invite PNB Members to connect with your event
    • Support offered via SURF Alliance for Action

    📅 How It Works:

    1. Simple application form & guidance. Please read the Application Guidance Form - click attached link Application Form Guidance before starting your application form  
    2. Transparent decision-making by the Peterhead Neighbourhood Board
    3. Applications accepted until funds are fully committed or October 2025.  The deadline for Round One applications is Monday, 28 July.
    4. Use your own engagement tools – just send feedback via our proforma template

    🌱 Not Constituted Yet?

    No problem – SURF can help you build a partnership to apply.


    We would encourage you to contact us to discuss your idea -  peterheadtownboard@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.

    Complete Form
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  • CLOSED: The nomination for the Peterhead Neighbourhood Board have closed for now. Thank you.

    NEW Peterhead Neighbourhood Board Membership Application

    Please use this form to apply for a Membership position on Peterhead Neighbourhood Board

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  • CLOSED: This survey has closed for now. Thank you for your interest in Peterhead Town Board and please check back for more opportunities to get involved.

    Peterhead Priorities - Peterhead Town Board

    In March 2024 Peterhead was added to the list of towns participating in the ‘Long-Term Plan for Towns’ programme. 

    There is potential for Peterhead to receive endowment style funding, for up to 10-years starting in 2025, to be invested in priorities decided by the new Peterhead Town Board. 

    Peterhead Town Board must submit a plan to the UK Government, and have it agreed, before the programme starts.

    In the Autumn budget, the UK Government confirmed that it would retain and reform the Long-Term Plan for Towns programme as part of a broader regeneration initiative. This programme will unite residents, businesses, and community representatives to drive positive change, ensuring everyone, regardless of background, can benefit.

    The Peterhead Town Board will collaborate with community members to identify priority areas for investment. Once these priorities are established, the Board will submit a detailed plan to the UK Government, which must be approved before the programme’s official launch.

    The Board may invest funding across three broad themes:  

    • Safety and Security  
    • High Streets, Heritage and Regeneration  
    • Transport and Connectivity  


    You are invited to learn more about the possible options for investment and give your feedback.

    Your feedback will help Peterhead Town Board to decide on the right priorities for the Town. 

    There are ten questions in the survey plus some questions about you. 

    Thank you for taking part.  

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Peterhead Town Chair Nomination application

    Please use this form to nominate or apply for the position of Peterhead Town Board Chair

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  • CLOSED: The nomination for the Peterhead Town Board have closed for now.

    Peterhead Town Board Membership application

    Please use this form to apply for a Membership position on Peterhead Town Board

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