Banff & Buchan Crown Estate Coastal Communities Fund 2025/26: Applications for Consideration

May 26, 2026 Banff and Buchan Area Committee (Committee) Unknown View on council website

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Summary

The Banff and Buchan Area Committee decided to approve applications for the Banff & Buchan Crown Estate Coastal Communities Fund 2025/26 on 26 May 2026. The committee agreed to fund eight projects including coastal interpretation panels, path improvements, heritage site clearing, research boat engine replacement, seawall repair, a fisher cottage repair, a boat restoration, and harbour ladder repairs. The committee also agreed to a second tranche of funding to be advertised and delegated allocation to the Area Manager in consultation with the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Opposition Spokesperson.

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Purpose

The purpose of this report is to request Members’ consideration of applications
for Coastal Community Funding 2025/26.

Decision

The Committee agreed the recommendations of the report and to approve applications for funding from:

a)    Aberdeenshire Council – £4,584.60

b)    Aberdeenshire Council - £5,000.00

c)    Banff Castle Community Association – £2,631.33

d)    Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit - £5,000.00

e)    Gardenstown Village Action Committee - £5,000.00

f)     Maggie's Hoosie - £2,998.35

g)    Portsoy Community Enterprise Restoration - £5,000.00

h)    Sandend Harbour Trust – £5,000.00

Supporting Documents

Appendix 2.pdf
Appendix 4.pdf
Appendix 1.pdf
Appendix 3.pdf
Banff Buchan Crown Estate Coastal Communities Fund - 202526 applications for Consideration.pdf

Details

OutcomeApprove
Decision date26 May 2026