Decision Maker: Banff and Buchan Area Committee

Outcome: Note

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 16, 2025

Purpose: To provide an update on the progress of actions in the Banff and Buchan Community Plan 2020-2025 and update on ongoing engagement and preparations for place plans in Banff and Buchan

Content: The Committee is agreed to provide the following comments to the Banff and Buchan Local Community Planning Group:   ·         The Committee gave thanks to the Team for the valuable work they have carried out within our communities over the past five years, they appreciate their input and dedication.  ·         Request that future plans specifically consider how they can address the mental health needs of Veterans, recognising that this is becoming increasingly important given the ageing demographic. ·         Request that future plans consider the impact of the current financial crisis on businesses, including their capacity to retain staff whilst addressing poverty and inequalities and engage with Economic Development to support the local economy. ·         Request additional support and engagement between Dial a Bus and the Public Transport Unit to ensure they have a viable action plan for the future.    ·         Request for the Area Manager to provide an update on the sustainability of the Just Ask Project.   ·         Request that Community Resilience is strongly embedded within the Place Plan in recognition of the climatic challenges and health and wellbeing impacts we are likely to face in the future.  Groups need to be coordinated on resilience plans to achieve the maximum benefit for our communities.  The Committee requested a briefing note from the Area Manager on Community Resilience Plans across the Banff & Buchan area.  ·         Consider how the future plan can support Grow Your Own initiatives, allotments and Community Gardens.    ·         Request a briefing note on the Food Security and Poverty event that was held recently focusing on the needs of West Banff & Buchan.    ·         To provide an update on the enhanced Sheltered Housing Model.