Updated 23rd March 2024
Welcome to the Crathes, Drumoak & Durris Community Council (CDDCC) website where we aim to provide our local community with information on the key issues in our area based on the needs and aspirations of our local residents. We strive to gain a good understanding of these needs and aspirations to enable us to take decisions that will lead to appropriate action in our community.
The Crathes, Drumoak and Durris area is a fantastic rural community and our goal is to enhance community spirit and be part of a community movement in making where we live a better place for all, now and in future years.
The Crathes, Drumoak and Durris area is a fantastic rural community and our goal is to enhance community spirit and be part of a community movement in making where we live a better place for all, now and in future years.
Our next meeting |
In Brief |
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 10th April 2024 and will be held at Durris, Kirkton Hall from 7.30pm.
Please let us know if you would like to come along.
Please let us know if you would like to come along.
CDDCC has access to funding and can also point community groups to organisations providing funding.
SSEN - new Proposed Overhead 400Kv Line
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Crathes Community Update
Hill of Fare Windfarm Proposal - Planning application now live!
Submit your opinion to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit
The application for a windfarm on the Hill of Fare has been formally lodged with the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) in Edinburgh.
Based on the feedback we gathered previously, the majority of our community and the residents of 5 other community councils around the Hill of Fare object to this proposal.
As a result of that feedback we are encouraging residents to have their say and write an email or letter, giving your reasons for the objection to the ECU by 12th January 2024.
Contact details for ECU:
Email - representations@gov.scot
Post - Energy Consents Unit, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielow, Glasgow, G2 8LU
Website: www.energyconsents.scot
Please note there are a few administrative points to include;
The project name must identified in any representation. It is - HILL OF FARE ECU 00004592.
They should also be dated and state the name and return email or postal address of those making comments.
More details can be found in the images, including dates and times of public events which we encourage you all to attend.
Please copy our local councillors, MP and MSP in to your representation to the ECU so they know the thoughts of our community. Email addresses noted below.
Local Councillors:
cllr.w.agnew@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.s.dickinson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.a.turner@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.d.black@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.ann.ross@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.y.chouturvey@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.e.durno@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
MP:
andrew.bowie.mp@parliament.uk
MSP:
alexander.burnett.msp@parliament.scot
Based on the feedback we gathered previously, the majority of our community and the residents of 5 other community councils around the Hill of Fare object to this proposal.
As a result of that feedback we are encouraging residents to have their say and write an email or letter, giving your reasons for the objection to the ECU by 12th January 2024.
Contact details for ECU:
Email - representations@gov.scot
Post - Energy Consents Unit, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielow, Glasgow, G2 8LU
Website: www.energyconsents.scot
Please note there are a few administrative points to include;
The project name must identified in any representation. It is - HILL OF FARE ECU 00004592.
They should also be dated and state the name and return email or postal address of those making comments.
More details can be found in the images, including dates and times of public events which we encourage you all to attend.
Please copy our local councillors, MP and MSP in to your representation to the ECU so they know the thoughts of our community. Email addresses noted below.
Local Councillors:
cllr.w.agnew@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.s.dickinson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.a.turner@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.d.black@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.ann.ross@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.y.chouturvey@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
cllr.e.durno@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
MP:
andrew.bowie.mp@parliament.uk
MSP:
alexander.burnett.msp@parliament.scot
Park Bridge Update
There was strong support for the Park Bridge Action Group to respond to Aberdeenshire Council strategy on bridge infrastructure. You can follow official outcomes at https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/how-we-prioritise-bridges
Follow the discussion on the separate Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SaveParkBridge/
There was strong support for the Park Bridge Action Group to respond to Aberdeenshire Council strategy on bridge infrastructure. You can follow official outcomes at https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/how-we-prioritise-bridges
Follow the discussion on the separate Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SaveParkBridge/
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Community Resilience Plan revised Jan 21
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