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Kincardine and MearnsCommunity Planning E-Bulletin
Edition #29
This bulletin focuses on what is happening locally, and provides useful information and guidance.
This month, find out about Clan Volunteering Open Day and community news local to you. To access click on this link.
Kincardine and MearnsCommunity Planning E-Bulletin
Edition #28
This bulletin focuses on what is happening locally, and provides useful information and guidance.
This month, find out about The Whole Family Wellbeing Fund and community news local to you. To access click on this link.
Kincardine and MearnsCommunity Planning E-Bulletin
Edition #27
Lots of great information and stories in the bulletin this month. Click on the link below to watch Johnshaven “Stories From Our Home” video, find out which projects received public backing in the Stonehaven Participatory Budgeting vote and lots more about what’s going on in K & M.
Kincardine and MearnsCommunity Planning E-Bulletin
Edition #26
This bulletin focuses on what is happening locally, and provides useful information and guidance.
If you have information which you think we should include in a future bulletin, please e-mail or forward to kincardineandmearns@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Who has inspired you in your community? Inspiring Aberdeenshire 2022 open for nominations!
It has been a year like (almost) no other, and communities all over Aberdeenshire are being asked to nominate their heroes for the 2022 Inspiring Aberdeenshire awards.
To find out more and nominate visit
https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/inspiring-aberdeenshire-2022
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| 2022 has been designated Scotland’s Year of Stories. This will be a year in which stories inspired by, created, or written in Scotland will be showcased and celebrated. |
To find out more about these stories and what else is going on in K & M click here to access the full bulletin.
Kincardine and MearnsCommunity Planning E-Bulletin Edition#25
This bulletin focuses on what is happening locally, and provides useful information and guidance.
VOICE YOUR CHOICE!
Cast your vote 7-21 February 2022
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| Live Life Aberdeenshire (LLA), the sports and cultural service of Aberdeenshire Council, has committed to spending £1.8m of its capital budget on projects in Stonehaven, identified by and receiving the greatest support from the local community. Public vote is open now! |
To view E Bulletin #25, click here.
Kincardine and Mearns Community Planning E-Bulletin
Edition #24
This bulletin focuses on what is happening locally, and provides useful information and guidance.
Hot topics this month include news about the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, and the chance to be heard in the consultation on Youth Centre Provision in K&M.
To read more click on the link
Kincardine and MearnsCommunity Planning E-Bulletin
Edition #23
This bulletin focuses on what is happening locally, and provides useful information and guidance.
Find out more about New Fire and Smoke Alarm Guidance
All homes are required to have interlinked fire alarms by February 2022. See the Guidance section for more detail.
Residents continue to work together to support our communities in this time of need with help like mutual aid groups or volunteer transport/deliveries.
If you are on Facebook, the pages below are a good way to stay informed about what is happening in your community as well as to keep in touch with neighbours and fellow residents
To access the full bulletin, click on the link.
Kincardine and MearnsCommunity Planning E-Bulletin
Edition #22
This bulletin focuses on what is happening locally, and provides useful information and guidance.
Hot Topic this month!
Community Impact Survey
This second survey aims to understand the experiences of Aberdeenshire residents since late autumn 2020. This will help ensure the impacts of Covid are taken into account in decision-making. See the Consultations section.
Visit the link to find out what’s new in K & M.
Kincardine and MearnsCommunity Planning E-Bulletin
Edition #21
This bulletin focuses on what is happening locally, and provides useful information and guidance.
This includes sections which will signpost you to official guidance, changes in service provision, local health and wellbeing providers, community news, support and advice.
Hot Topics!
Community Council Elections 2021 – nominees requested. See more detail below under the Community News section
K&M Interim Local Community Plan – the partnership plan has been updated and will run to 2022. Please view the plan on the Our Aberdeenshire website.
To access the full bulletin and its wealth of information click
Fares4Free
Fares4Free:
· Co-ordinate and provide free transport for veterans, helping them to combat loneliness and isolation, and providing access to important services.
· Can provide transport for any age group for essential reasons – this can cover anything from extreme isolation to health appointments and even assistance getting to benefits assessments, advice services, foodbanks etc…
· In short, if the referring partner feels the journey is of an essential nature for a veteran their family, we’ll cover it. We are regularly at CAMHS for veterans’ children.
· Journeys from Inverness, Moray and Aberdeen to Combat Stress or to tribunals in Edinburgh are not unusual either, whether it’s a taxi all the way or help connecting at stations.
- Coverage includes Inverness, Moray, Aberdeen and surrounding areas
For more information and any queries:
Phone:07708 299399
Email: info@fares4free.org
Web: www.fares4free.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fares4free
Kincardine and Mearns Community Planning E-Bulletin Edition #13
This bulletin continues to focus on what is currently happening or in place locally, and also provides information and guidance related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Click on the link to the bulletin below to find out about the latest updates, including news on public toilet re-openings, phase 3 of lockdown easing guidance and support available within the communities of K & M.
Also, take a cycle tour round Aberdeenshire from the comfort of your own home. Join Live Life Aberdeenshire staff as they cycle round our amazing area. Spot your local landmarks. Who knows, it might inspire you to get your bike and follow in their path!
https://mailchi.mp/1b38fd70645f/e-bulletin-4218206
Applications sought from Kincardine and Mearns for Coastal Communities Fund
Applications are being sought from coastal communities in the Kincardine and Mearns area for a share of monies from the Scottish Government’s Coastal Communities Fund.
As part of the devolution settlement following the Scottish Independence Referendum, revenue generated from the Crown Estate’s marine assets within inshore waters now accrues to the Scottish Government, which in turn, devolved a proportion of it to the 32 local authorities.
Revenue is generated from activity such as licensing for offshore wind farms, oil and gas pipelines and aquaculture leases.
Aberdeenshire Council’s allocation totals £328,314, with each of the authority’s four area committees with coastlines having £12,500 to directly support local projects and initiatives.
One of the key criteria for funding is that the site of the project or the community must lie within one mile of Aberdeenshire’s coastline.
Examples of settlements which could be eligible include Findon, Portlethen, Newtonhill, Muchalls, Stonehaven, Catterline, Kinneff, Inverbervie, Gourdon, Johnshaven and St Cyrus.
As sites are specifically included, however, applications will be considered for projects taking place at coastal locations outwith any particular settlement.
Applications are being invited from groups or organisations representing communities of interest as well as more general areas such as wildlife or the environment, arts or wellbeing.
The funds must be able to be spent and claimed by March 31, 2021 and there will be no opportunity to extend this deadline.
Kincardine and Mearns Area Manager Bruce Stewart explained: “In light of the new challenges we are all facing as a result of the coronavirus, this funding may enable the creation of new projects to help with such themes as community health and wellbeing, enhancement of our local environment or celebration of our historical links and ties with the sea.
“We anticipate that there will be future funds available, so if your project is not sufficiently advanced to be able to submit a claim for this financial year, then you may be able to apply in future years.”
Applications must be submitted by noon on Monday, August 10 to the council’s Area Project Officer, Diane Henderson, at diane.henderson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
After the closing date, a report will be prepared for Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee when councillors will review the applications and allocate the funding to those projects most closely matching the criteria.
Key criteria:
Project must contribute to at least one of Aberdeenshire Council’s 11 priorities.
Projects must have a tangible link to the coast and/or the sea, for example:
• Projects that help people develop skills related to coastal or seafaring pursuits, activities or enterprises, for example sailing, fishing or boatbuilding
• Projects that celebrate the heritage of coastal and seagoing communities of place and interest, for example, a coastal or fishing village or township, historic boatbuilding or relevant clubs or organisations
• Projects that improve access to coastal areas, for example paths and viewpoints
• Projects that improve the coastal environment, for example applications to establish and support community groups looking after their coastline
• Projects that improve community-controlled infrastructure such as harbours, boathouses and buildings
• Town centre public realm improvements will not be eligible unless they can be demonstrated to improve access to the foreshore, beach or harbour
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