Updated 03 November, 2022

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.  
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​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.

Community Updates
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​If you are interested in being involved in representing you community please come along to one of our regular meetings or contact the Community Council via our email or Facebook.
Our next meeting with be at 19:30 on Thursday 16th February. If you wish to join, please email us for details.

Hill of Fare Windfarm Proposal
​Dunecht Estate in conjunction with RES have proposed a windfarm development on the Hill of Fare. This is a very significant proposal, not only for our community, but for the many communities adjacent to and within sight of the proposed turbines. http://www.hilloffare-windfarm.co.uk/ 

In October, RES held 4 public exhibitions in each of Crathes, Echt, Midmar & Learney Halls and despite some advertising of these event by RES, the Community Council was aware that many people remain unaware of the proposal, not least because no exhibitions were held in the affected population centres such as Banchory and Drumoak. The community councils adjacent to the Hill of Fare created a questionnaire independent from that of RES which they tabled at these exhibitions and also previously available from a link here. The questionnaire closed on 25th January and a results summary is available from above.
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A very important element of the proposal will be its impact on the landscape. The 17 planned turbines will be 250 metres (820 feet) high to the blade tip. As a comparison, the towers of the Queensferry Crossing are 207 metres high. 17 turbines of this height on top of the Hill of Fare, which itself rises some 300-350m above the surrounding ground. There will also be a need for new pylons to connect to the grid, a network of roads on the hill and the battery compound.
A planning application will probably be forthcoming in 2023 and the community councils, who are statutory consultees to the planning process, are seeking ways to ensure that they understand better community views.

Even though the questionnaire is now closed you can email your views to crathesdrumoakdurriscc@gmail.com

There will almost certainly be other public events held by the ‘communities’ to provide relevant information and gather views. Watch this space!
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Call for Nominations for new Community Councillors.
After a 3 year cycle, it is time to open up possibilities for new people to join your community Council. Currently we have 8 councillors, however we have at least 4 vacancies and would wlecome new people into the group.  The process is being managed by Aberdeenshire Council (Kincardine & Mearns team). Attached left is a poster with details on how to apply  and a nomination form. Note the closing date is Wed 18th May at 5 pm. Nominations can be emailed. If you require more informations, please contact:
kincardineandmearns@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Telephone 01569 690541

CDDCC will be holding it AGM on 8th June at 19:30 pm in Durris Hall.
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/
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Fundraising for the new Crathes Hall
Please help raise funds for a new community hall in Crathes including Local Giving, Easyfundraising.
etc.
More details are also on their website here

In Brief

CDDCC has access to funding and can also point community groups to organisations providing funding. 

Community Resilience Plan revised Jan 21
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Secure your Bike
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Get ready for new fire alarms regulations
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