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Regeneration Matters

Regeneration Matters is a group of community representatives from the regeneration areas of Aberdeen who have a membership of approximately 30.

Members come from all the regeneration areas and have been meeting monthly since November 2006.  Click here for Agendas and Minutes of Meetings.

Members of the group have been involved in a number of activities including:

  • Meeting with elected members representing the regeneration areas
  • Lobbying MSPs on future targeted funding for Aberdeen City
  • Taking part in 3 training weekend covering a variety of topics pertinent to the regeneration process
  • Taking part in various consultations
  • 7 members were elected to sit on the Fairer Scotland Board, taking part in deliberation and decision making on FSF funded projects
  • Visiting other regeneration areas in Scotland and meeting up with community representatives to exchange views and information

The group will undertake any relevant consultation pertaining to regeneration in their neighbourhoods and have already been involved in the Anti Poverty Strategy, Closing the Gap: Community Engagement Strategy Report, Sports & Physical Activity Strategy etc.

Regeneration Matters group continue to play an important role as community stakeholders within regeneration in their neighbourhoods and develop links with community representatives and agencies within Aberdeen City and nationally.

 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND

The Regeneration Matters group, along with the Fairer Scotland Fund team, administrates the Community Support Fund. This funding is available to enable community members to attend conferences, visit other regeneration areas, training needs, it also covers childcare costs, travel and conference fees.

Regeneration Matters strength is in the sharing of ideas, good practice and being able to call in relevant service providers/agencies on issues prevalent in all the regeneration neighbourhoods

If you come from any of the following neighbourhoods and have an interest in joining the group or coming along to one of their meetings, please contact Anne Knight, Tel: (01224) 323532 or e-mail aknight@aberdeencity.gov.uk

 

City Centre

Cummings Park

George Street (Catherine Street area)

Mastrick

Middlefield

Northfield

Seaton

Stockethill

Tillydrone

Torry

Woodside

 

 

Regeneration Masterplanning Exhibition Materials

Regeneration Materplanning Exhibition

Click on the graphic above to access the Regeneration Master planning Exhibition Page and read the feedback from the events