Broadband
Many of the homes and businesses in the rural areas surrounding Banchory have unacceptably slow internet speeds. While superfast Broadband cabling has been run to Banchory and Aboyne, there are areas of Inchmarlo, Bridge of Canny, Strachan, Auchattie and Glendye who struggle to watch basic streaming iPlayer and movies on demand with variable internet access at high demand periods.
We are supporting a local action group – Mid Deeside Broadband who are actively lobbying to gather information from local residents about their internet experiences and lobbying for an improved service. More information is available on http://www.mid-deesidebroadband.co.uk/ including a broadband speed checker and online questionnaire.
Many of the homes and businesses in the rural areas surrounding Banchory have unacceptably slow internet speeds. While superfast Broadband cabling has been run to Banchory and Aboyne, there are areas of Inchmarlo, Bridge of Canny, Strachan, Auchattie and Glendye who struggle to watch basic streaming iPlayer and movies on demand with variable internet access at high demand periods.
We are supporting a local action group – Mid Deeside Broadband who are actively lobbying to gather information from local residents about their internet experiences and lobbying for an improved service. More information is available on http://www.mid-deesidebroadband.co.uk/ including a broadband speed checker and online questionnaire.
December 2019
Community Consultation Process regarding possible Change of Boundary / Dissolution.
Feughdee West Community Council (FWCC) presently represents the communities of Inchmarlo, part of Glassel, Brathens, Strachan, Glen Dye, Auchattie, Tilquhillie, Bridge of Feugh and Blackhall.
We have recently produced a Community Action Plan (CAP), outlining potential community projects for the next 15 years. As a result of that work, it was noted that not only are various communities separated geographically by the River Dee, Scolty Hill and the town of Banchory (with no direct road connection) but they also have different demographics and different priorities. Subsequently no joint projects were identified within the CAP.
The CAP did not suggest that the communities should ‘split’ in order to achieve the proposed projects. Nevertheless a conversation was started to understand both the benefits and disadvantages of dissolving or changing the current FWCC boundary and possibly creating two new Community Councils.
A vote by FWCC saw the majority of community councillors in favour of a change to the present set up. However, prior to making such a change there must be a community consultation.
On the next link below " Community Consultation Questionnaire" there is additional information outlining the advantages and dissadvantages of the potential options and three questions that directly relate to the three options.
To help guide this important decision on the future of FWCC we would like you to complete the short Community Consultation Questionnaire below or alternatively complete the online survey by clicking on the survey monkey link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YJ7CVD7
Community Consultation Process regarding possible Change of Boundary / Dissolution.
Feughdee West Community Council (FWCC) presently represents the communities of Inchmarlo, part of Glassel, Brathens, Strachan, Glen Dye, Auchattie, Tilquhillie, Bridge of Feugh and Blackhall.
We have recently produced a Community Action Plan (CAP), outlining potential community projects for the next 15 years. As a result of that work, it was noted that not only are various communities separated geographically by the River Dee, Scolty Hill and the town of Banchory (with no direct road connection) but they also have different demographics and different priorities. Subsequently no joint projects were identified within the CAP.
The CAP did not suggest that the communities should ‘split’ in order to achieve the proposed projects. Nevertheless a conversation was started to understand both the benefits and disadvantages of dissolving or changing the current FWCC boundary and possibly creating two new Community Councils.
A vote by FWCC saw the majority of community councillors in favour of a change to the present set up. However, prior to making such a change there must be a community consultation.
On the next link below " Community Consultation Questionnaire" there is additional information outlining the advantages and dissadvantages of the potential options and three questions that directly relate to the three options.
To help guide this important decision on the future of FWCC we would like you to complete the short Community Consultation Questionnaire below or alternatively complete the online survey by clicking on the survey monkey link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YJ7CVD7
July 2019
Community Action Plan ( CAP)
The results have now been compiled from the community survey and feedback sessions and a Community Action Plan has been finalised and published. All households in the community should have received a summary fold out card but copies of the report, results and fold out card can be downloaded on the links below. A copy of the full 74 page research report is available on request.
These documents will be used to shape decisions, support funding applications and focus the priorities made on behalf of the community in the years ahead.
A recurring theme is to encourage increased community feedback and engagement. There are open monthly meetings which alternate between Imchmarlo and Strachan village halls on the last Thursday of the month - meeting details are on the " About" tab.
Community Action Plan ( CAP)
The results have now been compiled from the community survey and feedback sessions and a Community Action Plan has been finalised and published. All households in the community should have received a summary fold out card but copies of the report, results and fold out card can be downloaded on the links below. A copy of the full 74 page research report is available on request.
These documents will be used to shape decisions, support funding applications and focus the priorities made on behalf of the community in the years ahead.
A recurring theme is to encourage increased community feedback and engagement. There are open monthly meetings which alternate between Imchmarlo and Strachan village halls on the last Thursday of the month - meeting details are on the " About" tab.
Feughdee West Community Council (FWCC) wants the community to develop their own Community Action Plan (CAP). A CAP provides an opportunity to highlight the needs and wants of our rural community and to identify key priorities for the area. We have secured the support of consultants, 'Community Enterprise' and with their help we will produce this valuable document over the next 9 months.
We are keen to hear the views of all residents about what the priorities should be for Feughdee West and will be arranging surveys and events to capture those views. This information will feed into the creation of the CAP and will clearly identify and shape our area priorities. We can then use this document to support future funding applications as we will now have a framework of agreed priorities and topics to focus on and can demonstrate to organisations who provide funding what we want to do with their money.
We will update this page as and when we have information to post, eg surveys and forthcoming events. The CAP will be a valuable document as it will have many uses, not least providing an opportunity for the community to be heard. Please do get involved, this is your chance to help shape the community's priorities of this area and have your say.
We are keen to hear the views of all residents about what the priorities should be for Feughdee West and will be arranging surveys and events to capture those views. This information will feed into the creation of the CAP and will clearly identify and shape our area priorities. We can then use this document to support future funding applications as we will now have a framework of agreed priorities and topics to focus on and can demonstrate to organisations who provide funding what we want to do with their money.
We will update this page as and when we have information to post, eg surveys and forthcoming events. The CAP will be a valuable document as it will have many uses, not least providing an opportunity for the community to be heard. Please do get involved, this is your chance to help shape the community's priorities of this area and have your say.
News and Updates
1. The whole Community is encouraged to complete a short survey which will provide the consultants with a good starting point. The survey can be found at: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Feughdee
2. Events - Friday 3rd August
Drop in to either Strachan Hall or Inchmarlo Hall on Friday 3rd August, 11am - 1pm and 3pm - 7pm. Join us for tea and cake and tell us how we can make Feughdee West a great place to live, work and visit. Everyone's voice in the Community is important, let us hear yours!
1. The whole Community is encouraged to complete a short survey which will provide the consultants with a good starting point. The survey can be found at: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Feughdee
2. Events - Friday 3rd August
Drop in to either Strachan Hall or Inchmarlo Hall on Friday 3rd August, 11am - 1pm and 3pm - 7pm. Join us for tea and cake and tell us how we can make Feughdee West a great place to live, work and visit. Everyone's voice in the Community is important, let us hear yours!
