Good progress, plenty happening – with lots to do

Earlier this year, Ballater & Crathie Community Council agreed a Delivery Plan setting out what we hope to achieve between now and 2028.

Where are we now?

Six months on, we've taken stock of progress across the seven priority areas, and the good news is that there's plenty happening! The new play park is complete, work continues to improve our local paths and walking routes, and discussions are underway about the longer-term future of Monaltrie Park. There's also encouraging progress on the Community & Heritage Hub, with improvements to the Visit Ballater website and exciting plans for a new heritage display in The Halls.

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Behind the scenes, important work continues on some of the bigger challenges facing our community. Flood resilience planning is progressing, a local housing needs survey is being developed, and discussions are continuing with landowners and housing providers about opportunities for affordable housing. Meanwhile, community initiatives such as Wee Ducklings and the Food Pantry continue to provide valuable support to local families and residents.

Of course, not everything is moving as quickly as we'd like. Some projects need more time, funding or support from other organisations. That's the reality of community projects, particularly when so much depends on external partners.
 

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So, what's next?

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Our focus remains on turning ideas into practical improvements, keeping longer-term ambitions moving forward and making sure that the priorities identified by local people continue to shape our community's future.

 

We've now completed our first six-monthly progress report, which sets out what's been achieved, what's underway and where challenges remain.

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We'd encourage everyone to have a look at the report .
 

It's a useful snapshot of the many projects and initiatives happening across Ballater & Crathie, and the work going on behind the scenes to make our community an even better place to live, work and visit.

As always, we'd welcome your thoughts on the priorities and projects that matter most to our community.

And finally, a big thank you to the many volunteers, community groups and partner organisations who continue to give their time and energy to making things happen.
 

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