Peterhead: Long Term Plan for Towns
In October 2023 the UK Government launched its 'Long-Term Plan for Towns', supporting 55 UK towns including seven in Scotland. In March Peterhead was one of three more Scottish towns added to the programme. The programme announced a potential £20 million in endowment funding for Peterhead over 10 years from April 2025.
This investment aims to empower communities with the resources to develop their vision for renewal, addressing the root causes of local deprivation.
Guidance was published on the process for establishing a Town Board and what the Board was expected to do to develop and deliver a Long-Term Plan:
- Peterhead Town Board should include representatives from the voluntary and education sector, business, cultural, arts and sports, Aberdeenshire Council, Police Scotland and the local MP.
- It is to be independently chaired and be formed to represent community interests, business perspectives and public organisations.
- The Long-Term Plan must include a 10-year vision, and an initial 3-year investment plan.
Following the UK Government’s guidance:
- Peterhead’s Town 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 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.
Priorities for Peterhead
Peterhead Town Board is asking for local views on the right priorities for the Long-Term Plan for the town. Throughout October there will be ways to get involved and provide your feedback. There are three themes and each has different options the Board could invest in.
Your feedback will help the board to select the right priorities for the Town. The themes are:
- Safety & Security,
- High Streets, Heritage & Regeneration,
- Transport & Connectivity.
Having your say
Meet the Town Board Thursday 10th October 2024 at 1pm – 8pm, Palace Hotel, Peterhead
Drop-in throughout the afternoon and evening to join Town Board Members for a cup of tea and chat about your priorities for the Town.
Or come along to one of the presentations at 1:30pm, 4:30pm or 7pm.
No need to register or book, just drop in.
The survey can be taken online (see the link below) or you can pick up a paper copy from Buchan House or Peterhead Library from Thursday 10th October.
Or request a paper copy by post by emailing peterheadtownboard@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Further Information
Further information about the Long-Term Plan for Towns, including the Privacy Notice, the role of the chairperson, Town Board and Council 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
