Decision Maker: Buchan Area Committee

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: April 22, 2025

Purpose: This report summarises the impact of projects supported in year three of the commissioning strategy for Buchan and recommends priority projects for year four.

Content: Agreed (1) to note the additional funding allocation of £100,393.05 to distribute in 2025/26, (2) to note projects supported in 2024/25 (Appendix 1) year three of the Buchan Coastal Communities Commissioning Strategy 2022-2027, (3) to agree the priority projects for year four of the strategy (Appendix 2) but to ask if the reference to Crimond Church should read Crimond Old Church, (4) to continue to delegate award of further individual commissions to the Buchan Area Manager following consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of Buchan Area Committee, and (5) the updated criteria in the Buchan Coastal Communities Commissioning Strategy 2022-2027 (Appendix 3) and grant guidance (Appendix 5)