Locality Planning Forum

The Neighbourhood Planning challenge is being taken forward by the Locality Planning Challenge Forum.

View the Minutes and Meetings Schedule

 

Purpose

To be responsible, on behalf of TACA, for the implementation and development of Neighbourhood Planning; so that...“The needs of local communities will be addressed by planning at a local level ensuring that citizens are involved and supported as full partners in the planning process.” (aberdeenfutures a social, economic and environmental design for our City. Published Nov 2001)

Having achieved our initial target of a Neighbourhood Community Action Plan for all 37 neighbourhoods by 2006 we need to improve the process and ensure effective implementation of the plans.

 

Objectives

1. The implementation of the Framework for Neighbourhood Planning & Service Delivery for all neighbourhoods from 2007.
2. Monitor quality
3. Ensure a consistent approach across the city.

 

Contact Info

Chair: Cllr Mark McDonald, Aberdeen City Council

Vice-Chair: Kath Beveridge, Director of Strategic Leadership, Aberdeen City Council, kbeveridge@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Facilitator: Dave Valentine - Aberdeen City Council, dvalentine@aberdeencity.gov.uk

 

Participating Partners

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen Civic Forum

Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations

Aberdeen Harbour Board

Communities Scotland

Grampian Police

Grampian Fire and Rescue Service

NHS Grampian