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
  • From June 2025 Peterhead Neighbourhood Board is seeking new applications to join the Board. Please see below for more information and to apply to join the Board.

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.

Nominations sought for new members to join Peterhead Neighbourhood Board

Nominations are invited to join Peterhead Neighbourhood Board following the launch of the NEW Plan for Neighbourhoods prospectus by the UK Government.

Nominees to join the Board can be individuals or representatives of an organisation. Organisation can, and are encouraged to, nominate a substitute member.

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 and nominations are particularly encouraged from people with experience of:

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

Nominations are also encouraged from younger members of the Peterhead community.

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

The nomination form can be submitted on behalf of a nominee or by the nominee themselves. All nominees will be contacted and must give their written agreement to be considered.

To apply or to nominate someone please complete the online form below or contact the team at the address below. Paper nomination forms can be collected from:

  • Albert Hotel 75 Queen Street, Peterhead
  • Buchan House St Peter, Street Peterhead
  • Peterhead Library Balmoor, Terrace Peterhead

Please note the closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd July 2025.

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
  • From June 2025 Peterhead Neighbourhood Board is seeking new applications to join the Board. Please see below for more information and to apply to join the Board.

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.

Nominations sought for new members to join Peterhead Neighbourhood Board

Nominations are invited to join Peterhead Neighbourhood Board following the launch of the NEW Plan for Neighbourhoods prospectus by the UK Government.

Nominees to join the Board can be individuals or representatives of an organisation. Organisation can, and are encouraged to, nominate a substitute member.

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 and nominations are particularly encouraged from people with experience of:

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

Nominations are also encouraged from younger members of the Peterhead community.

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

The nomination form can be submitted on behalf of a nominee or by the nominee themselves. All nominees will be contacted and must give their written agreement to be considered.

To apply or to nominate someone please complete the online form below or contact the team at the address below. Paper nomination forms can be collected from:

  • Albert Hotel 75 Queen Street, Peterhead
  • Buchan House St Peter, Street Peterhead
  • Peterhead Library Balmoor, Terrace Peterhead

Please note the closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd July 2025.

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.

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    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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    Peterhead Town Chair Nomination application

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