Join our next meeting on 27th August
The Aberdour Community Action Plan group continues to meet regularly to turn community feedback into a clear and practical Action Plan.
We remain a resident-led, grassroots group, supported โ but not run โ by the Community Council and Fife Council.ย
Our focus is now on helping the community take forward its priorities, using the Action Plan as a guide while encouraging collaboration and open, constructive communication.
At Aberdour SOUP, six groups pitched their community projects and all received a share of the ยฃ6,000 funding pot to help turn their ideas into reality.
The CAP group will now support these projects and keep the community updated on their progress as they develop and are brought to completion.
Alongside the Aberdour SOUP funding, a small amount of CAP funding remains available to help deliver some of the โQuick Winsโ identified through the Community Action Plan process. The CAP group will discuss and agree which projects to prioritise at its next meeting before work begins on turning these ideas into action.ย
๐ Read the final CAP documentWith the Community Action Plan now published, the CAP group is considering its future role and how best to support the delivery of the plan's priorities.
In the short term, the group will continue to support the six funded Aberdour SOUP projects, meeting regularly with project teams to review progress, agree milestones and share updates with the community.
The group will also explore longer-term options for delivering the Community Action Plan, including progressing Quick Wins, supporting existing community organisations, and considering new structures or partnerships that could help drive future community-led projects. These next steps will be agreed by the group in the coming months.
A final analysis of all the data collected through the survey and workshops, has identified five priority areas for action:
๐ Safer, slower, people-focused streets
๐งณ Managing visitor pressure on beaches and public spaces
๐ฉบ Strengthening access to essential services
๐ฅ Creating and improving community spaces and hubs
๐ฌ Improving communication, coordination, and access to participation
Alongside these strategic priorities, residents also identified a range of practical โquick winsโ, particularly around maintenance, facilities, and better use of existing infrastructure.
๐ Learn more about the findingsWith the Community Action Plan now launched, attention turns to delivering some of the priorities identified by the community.
Six projects have been selected to receiveย funding through the Aberdour SOUP community pitch event and will now begin moving forward. The CAP group will also consider how the remaining project funds can be used to support additional Quick Wins from the Action Plan.
Alongside these early projects, the group will be discussing its future role and how best to support the long-term delivery of the Plan. This includes considering whether a wider community forum or similar structure could help bring together residents, community groups and local organisations to champion priorities, coordinate action and monitor progress.
The Community Action Plan was never intended to be an end point. It provides a shared picture of what matters most to the community, and the next challenge is turning those priorities into lasting improvements for Aberdour.
๐ Read about the Aberdour SOUP winning projectsThe Community Action Plan is about the whole community, and there is always a role for people who want to get involved.
Join the CAP group to help shape local priorities, develop ideas and support projects that make a difference in Aberdour.