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Business Plan 2014/15

East Grampian

EGCP Ltd , trading as The East Grampian Coastal Partnership. EGCP Ltd is a Scottish Company

Limited by Guarantee and without share capital. The Company Number is 464143

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Content

Foreword 3

1 Setting the Scene 4

2 Strategic Context 4

3. Aim of EGCP 5

4. Objectives of EGCP 5

5 Changing Corporate Structure 6

6 Governance of EGCP 6

7. Delivery 7

7.1 Communication 8

7.2 Data Gathering 8

7.3 Green Tourism 9

7.4 Developing Influence 9

7.5 Seafood 10

8 Targeted future work 10

9. Finance 11

Appendix 1. Linking EGCPs Planned Work programme with National Objectives and

Local Coastal plans 14

Appendix 2 External Policy Drivers 16

How EGCP will help deliver the Scottish Governments Priorities 2007 16

How EGCP will help deliver the Aberdeenshire Council Economic Development 17

How EGCP will help deliver the Aberdeen City Council Five Year Business Plan

2013/1`4—2017/18 18

How EGCP will help deliver the recommendations of the State of the East Grampian

Coast Report 19

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Foreword

This Business Plan sets out the envisaged activities of East Grampian

Coastal Partnership (EGCP) , designed to contribute to care for the

coastline, between Fraserburgh and St Cyrus, and its communities

over the next year and beyond, in a way that respects its special

character. The wide range of proposed projects builds on the strengths

and experience of the EGCP and recognises that no one organisation

can manage all coastal projects in isolation.

Over the last year EGCP has changed its status to that of a company

limited by guarantee without share capital that will operate on a not for

profit basis. This replaces the existing informal structure and will facilitate future activities, for

example by allowing the employment of staff if required to carry out some of the proposed

projects in this Business Plan.

EGCP Ltd will undertake community-based projects, projects on green tourism and projects on

coastal management. EGCP is based at Torry in the Marine Science Division of Marine Scotland.

The location is easily accessible and facilitates links with a number of bodies based in Torry and

the harbour area, including Marine Scotland Science itself, Aberdeen Harbour Board, Joint

Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and SEPA. EGCP will be organised with a membership

- both corporate and individual - led by a representative Board of Directors. The move should

make the Partnership more fit for purpose, namely the delivery of Integrated Coastal

Management.

EGCP is currently looking for full and affiliate members; if you would like to find out more please

do not hesitate to contact us for an application form.

Allan Garvie,

Chairman,

EGCP Ltd

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1 Setting the Scene

1.1 In 2004 the first meeting took place to

investigate the creation of a local coastal

partnership to cover the area between

Fraserburgh and St Cyrus in the North East of

Scotland. 10 years on, and whilst much has

changed, our original aim of aiding and

facilitating the delivery of Integrated Coastal

Management along this fascinating and

diverse stretch of coast remains.

1.2 One of the first projects delivered by the

partnership was a report investigating how

Marine Spatial Planning could be delivered by

a coastal partnership. This work continued

through the developments of the Marine

(Scotland) Act 2010 and our work on Sectoral

Interactions Matrices and Stakeholder Spatial

Data gathering. This work will be at the heart

of EGCP during 2014/15.

1.3 In 2004 there were no Seaside Award

Beaches in the area and few people realised

the wonderful wildlife that could be seen along

the coast, including the dolphins in the centre

of Aberdeen at the harbour. Ten years on, all

possible beaches have Seaside Awards and

Aberdeen will in 2014 have 50 dolphin

sculptures complementing the now well known

dolphins that are seen at the Aberdeen

harbour most days.

1.4 One area that still needs to be improved is

the local provision of seafood in the area. At

present the vast majority of the area’s seafood

is exported and it can be difficult to buy our

catch locally. This is something that we aim to

address over the coming years.

1.5 The growing recognition of the

environmental, socio-economic importance in

coastal and marine areas is reflected in a

rapidly evolving policy and legislative process.

In April 2014 the Scottish Government

announced the first two regional marine

planning partnerships. These bodies will be

responsible for delivering Marine Spatial Plans

for the Clyde and Shetland.

2 Strategic Context

2.1 Marine planning, as set out in the Marine

(Scotland) 2010 Act , is a system to guide,

regulate and address activities in the marine

environment. It is different from terrestrial

planning in that the system will have to work in

multiple dimensions, a fluid environment and

with a strong real time element. However, it

will need to inter-relate with the terrestrial

system, and vice versa.

2.2 The Scottish National Marine Plan is at an

advanced stage of development having been

the subject of a major consultation in 2013. It

is anticipated that the Scottish Government

will launch the Final Plan late in 2014.

Appendix 1 shows how EGCPs work fits with

the latest draft of the plan.

2.3 The Act provides for the functions relating

to marine planning at the regional level to be

delegated to an appropriate body known as a

Marine Planning Partnership. It is anticipated

that these Planning Partnerships around

Scotland will not have uniform governance

structure but will be decided by regional

circumstances.

2.4 It is intended that Marine Planning

Partnerships in Scotland will be established

over a number of years. Local Coastal

Partnerships will, in the meantime, continue to

contribute to laying the foundations for the

work of these future Partnerships, as well as

delivery of Integrated Coastal Management

(ICM).

2.5 As one of these partnerships, EGCP

stands ready to make further contributions, if

asked by Marine Scotland, and, at the very

least, intends to expand the work on the

Sectoral Interactions Matrix and providing data

to the NMPi, (National Marine Plan interactive)

Geographical Information System.

2.6 At a European Level, Marine Spatial

Planning Legislation was passed on the 17th

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of April 2014 which will require Scotland at a

minimum to-

take into account interactions between

the sea and land;

establish means of public participation for

stakeholders, authorities and the public

concerned;

use the best available data and organise

the sharing of information between

stakeholders;

3. Aim of EGCP

3.1 The fundamental aim of EGCP is to assist in the delivery of ICM between Kinnaird Head, Fraserburgh to the Aberdeenshire/Angus council boundary at the mouth of the River North Esk, by St Cyrus. 3.2 ICM is now defined by the European Commission as a dynamic and continuous process designed to promote sustainable management of coastal zones. 3.3 The principles of ICM, as promoted by the European Commission are to provide:-

A broad overall perspective (thematic and geographic) which will take into account the interdependence and disparity of natural systems and human activities with an impact

on coastal areas.

A long-term perspective which will take into account the precautionary principle and the

needs of present and future generations.

Adaptive management during a gradual process which will facilitate adjustment as problems and knowledge develop. This implies the need for a sound scientific basis

concerning the evolution of the coastal zone.

Local specificity and the great diversity of European coastal zones, which will make it possible to respond to their practical needs with specific solutions and flexible

measures.

Working with natural processes and respecting the carrying capacity of ecosystems, which will make human

activities more environmentally friendly, socially responsible and economically

sound.

Involving all the parties concerned (economic and social partners, the organisations representing coastal zone residents, non-governmental organisations and the business sector) in the management process, for example by means of agreements and based on shared

responsibility.

Support and involvement of relevant administrative bodies at national, regional and local level between which appropriate links should be established or mantained with the aim of improved co-ordination of the various existing policies. Partnership with and between regional and local authorities

should apply when appropriate.

Use of a combination of instruments designed to facilitate coherence between sectoral policy objectives and coherence between planning and management.

4. Objectives of EGCP 4.1 To deliver the aim set out in 3.1 the

Objectives of the Partnership are to:-

1. Promote the sustainable development of the East Grampian Coast to benefit local

communities and local tourism;

2.Seek to protect, conserve, enhance and promote the natural and cultural heritage of

the East Grampian coast;

3. Engage stakeholders and affiliated bodies through improved information networks, consultation and involvement in seminars and

workshops;

4. Act as a forum to discuss multi-agency

issues;

5. Seek to initiate, develop, deliver and coordinate practical projects that meet the objective of the Partnership in conjunction with

partner organisations;

6. Carry out and/or commission research relating to coastal zone management, Coastal

GIS data and information building;

7. Audit the effectiveness of the Partnership on

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an ongoing basis; and

8. Work with the Scottish Coastal Forum, other local coastal forums and other relevant organisations to develop, implement and deliver joint regional and national scale

projects.

5 Changing Corporate Structure

5.1 As the EGCP moves towards its 10th

anniversary it has been crucial that the

governance and legal status of the partnership

becomes more sustainable. Having originally

been set up as a unincorporated body hosted

by a third party we have now made to the

transition to a not-for-profit company Limited

by Guarantee.

5.2 By making this transition EGCP has a

range of powers that it did not have in the

past. For example, it can now hire staff directly

and enter into contracts as a body rather than

a group of individuals.

5.3 In addition, all financial transactions can

now be carried out by EGCP rather than

relying on others. This will make accounting

much simpler in future. Funds from the former

partnership have been loaned to EGCP Ltd to

provide working capital. It is proposed that this

loan will be written off at the end of this

financial year.

6 Governance of EGCP

6.1 EGCP operates at three levels. Members, Directors and Associates, 6.2 Membership is limited to 15 individuals or organisations. Members either represent a major stakeholder along the East Grampian Coast or bring a key skill to the partnership, for example, accountancy or legal knowledge. 6.3 All Members are entitled to attend Advisory Committee meetings and have full voting rites. Advisory Committee meetings take place on a quarterly basis. The addition of new Members is voted upon by the Advisory Committee. 6.4 A small number of Members are elected

from the Membership as Directors to EGCP Ltd, including a Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer. Directors are responsible for the overall management of the company and financial matters. 6.5 EGCP employs a part time Project Manager. Additional project officers or interns can be brought in on an ad hoc basis as required. 6.6 In addition EGCP is keen to recruit Associates which is free and is open to anyone with an interest in the coast. Whilst Associates do not have voting rights, they are kept informed and invited to events.

Associates

Open to all.

No voting rights but may

attend meetings

Members

Limited membership

Voting rights

Attend Advisory Group

meetings

Oversee direction of

organisation

Elect Directors

Directors

Elected by Full Members

Oversee management of

organisation

May contain Directors

appointed for skills e.g

Accountancy, Human

Relations etc

May sit on Advisory

Group

Partnership Staff

Employed to serve

the membership

Guided by the Full

Members

Instructed on

Administration by the

Directors

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7.1 Communication (Objective 1,2 &3)

7.1.1 To better engage with the public and stakeholders (Objective 3) the following measures will be undertaken:- Improving the EGCP website with more up

to date contents and information about coastal developments;

Introducing an e-newsletter focusing on

ICM, Marine Planning and issues on the coast;

Engaging communities through talks and

stands at local coastal events, such as harbour days and galas;

Engaging social media though the

@grampian_coast Twitter feed which will promote our work and coastal events;

Preparing a large conference to mark the

tenth anniversary of EGCP and developing a vision for the next 10 years.

7.2 Data Gathering (Objective 6) 7.2.1 For Marine Planning to be as effective, it requires accurate data. This must explain where things happen in space and time, as well as how they interrelate. 7.2.2 Much of this data is held at a national level. However, for a large number of sectors, this can only be gathered directly from the marine users. This is the basis for the long term stakeholder data project for which EGCP will continue to gather both quantitative and qualitative data.. 7.2.3 During 2014/15 EGCP will aim to fill the following gaps in the Sectoral Interactions

Matrix:- Oil Gas Pipelines Electricity Cables and Landfalls Cruise Ships Intertidal Shellfish Scientific Research Scallop Dredging Pelagic Trawling Sewage Disposal Surfing 7.2.4 In addition, EGCP will seek a greater level of detail in a of range sectors specifically:- Offshore wind( new developments) Inshore Fisheries (Cairnbulg, Peterhead, Boddam, Cruden Bay, Collieston, Aberdeen, Johnshaven) Small Harbours (Cairnbulg, Boddam,

Cruden Bay, Collieston, Johnshaven) HM Coastguard Marinas (new pontoons at Cairnbulg and

proposed at Stonehaven and Cruden Bay)

Sea kayaking Salmon and Sea Trout Fishing (Rivers Ugie, Ythan, Don, Bervie) Eco-tourism (Aberdeen Harbour and

Stonehaven) Recreational Diving Sea angling (clubs and boat trips) 7.2.5 In every interview we will be gathering spatial data which will be added to the Scottish Governments NMPi (National Marine Plan Interactive) web-based GIS (Geographical Information System). 7.2.6 EGCP will also continue collaborating in Norcet, using volunteers to monitor cetaceans from the ferries to the Northern Isles

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7.3 Green Tourism (Objective 1&2) 7.3.1 EGCP aims to encourage nature based tourism whilst ensuring that this does not damage the area. This will be achieved by:- Playing a full part in the Energetica walking

and wildlife festival including producing a walking and wildlife guide and running two workshops;

Delivering four ‘Know your coast’ tours

focussing on the summer, autumn and spring to enable key front of house tourism staff and those who deal directly with visitors can learn more about the coast and what it has to offer so they can pass on this knowledge;

Working to attract visitors to the area

through participation in events and writing articles for magazines;

Producing a 20 page ‘Discover Your Coast’

Guide focussing on genealogy, children’s activities and wildlife. This will have a print run of 10,000. Copies will be distributed though a large range of outlets;

Following on from Know Your Coast, EGCP

will introduce the Dolphin Mark to recognise businesses that use their knowledge to ensure guests have an enjoyable visit to the area;

Holding two workshops as part of the

TechFest festival in September focussing on the Ythan Estuary and Bullars of Buchan;

Following up its attendance in 2014, in 2015

EGCP will return to Whalefest with an improved stand and promotion. This is a major event and offers the opportunity to use our expertise to encourage new visitors, and possibly skilled workers, to explore the area.

7.4 Developing Influence (Objective 2&3) 7.4.1 EGCP will continue to act as a champion for the coast through our involvement in a range of decision making bodies:-

Axis 4 of the EMFFas an EU funding stream aims to aid small coastal fishing communities. EGCP sits on the fund allocating FLAG (Fisheries Local Action Group) and PAC (Project Advisory Committee).

EGCP is also keen to support the work of

the North East Of Scotland Local Biodiversity Action Partnership (NESLBAP) by acting as its coastal champion. This involves Chairing the Marine Habitats Group and being a member of the Steering Committee and the Communications Group.

Following its work on the Energetica

Walking and Wildlife Festival, EGCP has been asked to have representation on the Energetica Lifestyle and Leisure Group and the Working Group that is planning the 2015 festival.

EGCP is also represented on the Menie

Environmental Monitoring Advisory Group. However, this has not met for some time.

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7.5 Seafood (Obejective 1)

7.5.1 Using the lessons learnt over the last year through the production of the Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Seafood scoping study, EGCP will aid the Moray Firth Partnership in delivering a seafood project in the North East.

8 Targeted future work

8.1 As well as working to deliver projects within

this financial year EGCP is currently planning a

range of activities for future years and seeking

funding opportunities.

8.2 Marine Litter and Coastal Stewardship 8.2.1 Develop a Marine Litter plan to both reduce littering and clean littered beaches.

8.2.2 Hold a stakeholder event to develop a

community strategy for cleaning the area’s

beaches and coastline.

8.3 State of Nature Report

8.3.1 In 2002 The North East of Scotland Local

Biodiversity Partnership produced a State of

Biodiversity Report. At present there are plans to

update this and carry out an assessment of trends

in local flora and fauna.

8.3.2 Once this is agreed, EGCP intends to lead

the marine and coast sections of this work.

8.4 Dolphin Space

8.4.1 Given that EGCP has played a major role

over many years in the promotion of whale and

dolphin watching in the area, it is important that

work continues to ensure that they are not

harmed by the new attention.

8.4.2 To date EGCP has worked with boat

operators to ensure high standards of behaviour

around marine mammals. In the future this work

may need to expand to include a system similar to

the Moray Firth’s Dolphin Space Programme.

8.5 Nigg and Greyhope Bay Developments

8.5.1 At the stakeholder seminar held in April

2013 EGCP, looked at the issues surrounding the

proposed second Harbour at Nigg Bay. A similar

event may be carried out in the future.

8.5.2 In addition there is a proposal for a

Community Marine Centre at Greyhope Bay.

Again, there may be a need for EGCP to be

involved .

8.6 Climate Change Adaptation

8.6.1 This issue of climate change on the coast is

only likely to increase in significance. EGCP is

well place to carry out research, awareness

raising and planning on this issue.

8.7 Who's who

8.7.1 To improve partnership working and

communication, in particular the ability of coastal

stakeholders to contact each other, EGCP intend

to create a web based, ’Who’s Who of the Coast’.

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9. Finance

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9.5 Table 2 shows the spend that is needed to maintain a number of key projects; additional funding to increase the scope of a number of projects will be sought where there are opportunities to do so.

Table 1 OPERATIONAL

Expenditure

2012/13

Actual

2013/14 Actual

2014/15 Budget

Staff Costs £30,122 £38,189 £32,032

Training £1,200 £0 £400

Travel and Subsistence £4,215 £2,924 £2,059

Recruitment £0 £0 £0

Computer/Software £699 £373 £200

Legal Fees £0 £400 £0

Insurance £238 £238 £238

*Management Fee £5701 £2,920 £4,920

Bank £58 £130 £133

Total £42,233 £45,174 £39,982

*Management fee will be related to the cost of running the partnership under a new structure, ie financial accounting, company returns etc.

9.4 Other core costs will be kept to the bare minimum and any purchases of software, etc will be paid for with project funding as and when it is gained.

Table 2 Core Project Ex-penditure

2012/13

Actual

2013/14

Actual 2014/15

Budget

Newsletter £0 £0 £0

Website £60 £0 £0

Conference £156 £350 £350

Total £216 £350 £350

9.1 EGCP has, like most other organisations, faced a tight financial situation. During 2014/15 we will aim to break even keeping a reserve of circa £17.5K 9.2 During 2014/15 EGCP will be operating at minimum staffing level with 0.8 full time equivalent member of staff. This is challenging, however it has been the situation for 4 years and we have delivered a strong range of projects. If funding can be found for some admin support, or an alternate resource can be found, this would be used to allow the Project Manager to spend more time on the ground delivering projects.

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9.6 Web costs are now included within the Green Tourism project along with a printed newsletter.

9.10 Income in 2014/15 will be higher than expenditure partly due to £5,800 paid from

Aberdeenshire Econ Dev that was paid later than expected. In addition EGCP is likely to receive

an additional £2,5k from Aberdeenshire Council on agreement by Committee. At the end of

2014/15 EGCP aims to have a reserve of circa £17.5k in line with previous years.

12.11 This is a tight but achievable budget. During the second half of 2014/15 efforts will be

made to attract new sources of funding both from the private sector and from working in

partnership with the third sector. This will require a range of projects, mainly with an

environmental focus to be devised, discussed and presented to the private sector with a maritime

interest in the North East. It is hoped that these conversations will encourage investment and

potential membership.

Table 5 Income 2012/13 Actual

2013/14 Actual

2014/15 Confirmed

Aberdeen City Council Econ Dev £2,850 £0 £0

Visit Aberdeen £6,800 £0 £6,300

Aberdeenshire Council Econ Dev £17,550 £7,500 £14,435

Aberdeenshire Council Planning £2,500 £2,500 £TBC

Peterhead Port Authority £0 £3,000 £4,500

Aberdeen Harbour Board £3,800 £1,000 £0

Marine Scotland £20,000 £20,000 £20,000

Other £4,984 £1,422

Transfer from EGCP to EGCP ltd £10,510

Total £58,484 £35,422 £55.744

9.9 To summarise table 4 shows total spend by EGCP Ltd to be circa £41k, which is much lower than the previous 2 years.

Table 4 Total Expenditure

2012/13 Actual

2013/14

Actual 2014/15

Budget

Operational £42,233 £45,174 £39,982

Core Projects £216 £350 £350

Ongoing Projects £8,416 £9,639 £3,260

Total £50,864 £55,163 £43,592

9.7 Table 3 shows projected project spend and is centred on Green Tourism and Seafood. 12.8 It is possible that the Green Tourism budget and income may increase as it has done in 2012/13 and 2013/14

Table 3 Ongoing Project Expenditure

2012/13 Actual

2013/14

Actual 2014/15

Budget

Green Tourism £8,416 £9,639 £3,260

Seafood trail phase 1 £0 £0 £0

Total £8,416 £9,639 £3,260

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Talks, events and Annual seminar 8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

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Know Your Coast 8 x x x x X x x x x x X X

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Dolphin Mark 10 x x X x x x x x x

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Marine Litter and Coastal Stewardship 2 x X x x x x x

State of North East of Scotland Nature Report 3 x x x x x x x x x x x

Dolphin Space 1 x x x x x x x x x x

Who’s Who 2 x x x x x x x x

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Appendix 1. Linking EGCPs Planned Work programme with National Objectives and Local Coastal plans

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Communication. Website, twitter and Newsletters 8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Talks, events and Annual seminar 8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Norcet 3 x x x x x X x

MSP

Marine Data Gathering 40 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Inputting data to NMPi 4 x x x x x x x X

Green Tourism

Working with Tourism Stakeholders 4 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x X

www.discovereastgrampiancoast.com and

Newsletter

28 x x x x X x x x x x x x x x x X

Know Your Coast 8 x x x x X x x x x x X X

Energetica and STEP 8 x x x X x x x x X x

Dolphin Mark 10 x x X x x x x x x

Whalefest and Scottish Bird fair 7 x x x x x x x X

Developing Influence

Axis 4 and Project Advisory Committee 6 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

NESLBAP 8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Energetica 7 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Seafood

Aiding in SeaFood SeaHere 4 x x x x x x x x x x

Targeted Future Work

Marine Litter and Coastal Stewardship 2 x X x x x x x

State of North East of Scotland Nature Report 3 x x x x x x x x x x x

Dolphin Space 1 x x x x x x x x x x

Who’s Who 2 x x x x x x x x

Effective management of Company 25 x x x x

Appendix 1. Linking EGCPs Planned Work programme with National Objectives and Local Coastal plans

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Appendix 2 External Policy Drivers

In addition to Aims and Objectives the work of EGCP is driven by a wide range of policy from key partners. This

includes:

The Scottish Governments Priorities 2007

State of the East Grampian Coast Report

Aberdeenshire Council Economic Development Strategy 2011 –16

Aberdeen City Council Five Year Business Plan 2013/14—2017/18

How EGCP will help deliver the Scottish Governments Priorities 2007

Priority Planned Work and

paragraph reference

Effect of planned work

WEALTHIER & FAIRER - Enable

businesses and people to increase their

wealth and more people to share fairly

in that wealth

Marine Data Project

Energetica

Green Tourism

Marine Litter and Coastal

stewardship

Increase business certainty relating to

developing assets in the best location.

EGCP aims to promote sustainable tourism

and the concept of Energetica increasing

economic growth by attracting skilled

workers to a quality of life that can be

gained on the coast.

HEALTHIER - Help people to sustain

and improve their health, especially in

disadvantaged communities, ensuring

better, local and faster access to health

care

Communication. Website,

Twitter and Newsletters

Energetica

Green Tourism

Through promotion of coastal walking and

sports though the newsletter and green

tourism work.

SAFER & STRONGER - Help local

communities to flourish, becoming

stronger, safer places to live, offering

improved opportunities and a better

quality of life

Championing the coast

SMARTER - Expand opportunities for

Scots to succeed from nurture through

to life long learning, ensuring higher

and more widely shared achievements

Communication. Website,

Twitter and Newsletters

Marine Data Project

Championing the coast

work with NESLBAP

NORCET

Increasing understanding on the coast

though Marine Data Gathering.

By increasing awareness of the coast.

By championing coastal issues at a variety

of Forums.

GREENER - Improve Scotland's natural

and built environment and the

sustainable use and enjoyment of it

Communication. Website,

Twitter and Newsletters

Marine Data Project

Championing the coast

Energetica

Green Tourism

Marine Litter and Coastal

stewardship

By promoting Sustainable tourism.

Marine Data Gathering.

Working with North of Scotland Local

Biodiversity Action Plan on coastal issues.

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Priority Planned Work and paragraph

reference

Effect of planned work

To ensure Aberdeenshire is a location of

choice for Renewable Energy businesses

in order to contribute to the low carbon

economy aspirations of the area

Marine Data Project

Membership

EGCP core activities—Newsletter,

Events

Who's who

Through on the face to face

contact with a large number

of stakeholders and

engagement in coastal and

marine projects

Though increasing

knowledge of coastal users

To ensure Aberdeenshire is the

recognised major contributor to a

Scotland which is known as the “Land of

Food and Drink” due to the industry

working together, pooling resources and

sharing best practice.

Marine Data Project

Seafood Project

Aiding the Moray Firth

Partnership in delivering a

Seafood Project

Though increasing

knowledge of coastal users

To promote Aberdeen City and Shire as a

key tourism destination in Scotland and

improve the visitor experience by

strengthening and supporting the tourism

industry.

Green Tourism

Marine Data Project

Through website,

Newsletter, Know your

Coast Tourism, Magazine

Articles and events.

Though increasing

knowledge of coastal users

Work with partners to develop and

promote a more sustainable fisheries

industry to enhance resilience of the

sector and its dependent communities.

Marine Data Project

Seafood Project

Aiding the Moray Firth

Partnership in delivering a

Seafood Project

Though increasing

knowledge of coastal users

Work with partners to deliver Energetica

as a low carbon global energy hub that is

home to talented people that are attracted

by a stimulating, attractive and creative

environment.

Green Tourism

Marine Data Project

Through website,

Newsletter, Know your

Coast Tourism, Magazine

Articles and events.

Though increasing

knowledge of coastal users

Promote Aberdeenshire as an area where

residents, businesses and social

enterprises are encouraged and assisted

to make their communities self sufficient

and where there are opportunities for all.

Marine Data Project

Communications

Through website,

Newsletter, Know your

Coast Tourism, Magazine

Articles and events.

Though increasing

knowledge of coastal users

How EGCP will help deliver the Aberdeenshire Council Economic

Development Strategy 2011 –16

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Priority Planned Work and paragraph

reference

Effect of planned work

Develop an economy based on

knowledge and innovation

Marine Data Project Improve knowledge on coastal

opportunities and give greater certainty

for developers

Encourage more efficient use of

greener resources which

generate a competitive economy

Marine Data Project

Championing the coast

EGCP core activities—Newsletter,

Events

Green Tourism

Work with NESLBAP

Marine Litter and Coastal stewardship

By increasing knowledge and

understanding

Use technology and data to

enable informed decision making

Developing Marine Planning

Through stakeholder spatial and

sectoral data

Enable citizens to interact in a

city where there is a sense of

place

Championing the coast

Membership

EGCP core activities—Newsletter,

Events

Green Tourism

Work with NESLBAP

Marine Litter and Coastal stewardship

Increasing awareness of the city and

its coastal environment and heritage.

Encourage a form of governance

which engages its citizens

Marine Data Project

Membership

EGCP core activities—Newsletter,

Events

Green Tourism

Work with NESLBAP

By engaging citizens in a bottom up

management of the Coast and Marine

Area

How EGCP will help deliver the Aberdeen City Council Five Year Business Plan

2013/1`4—2017/18

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Priority Planned Work and paragraph reference Effect of planned work

Coastal management (improved

situation since the Marine Scotland Act

2010)

Marine Data Project

Championing the coast

Membership

Increasing knowledge on

coastal use and interaction to

inform decision making

Traditional Maritime Connections EGCP core activities—Newsletter, Events

Green Tourism

Through disseminating

information on the coast and

what it has to offer

Sustainability of Coastal Harbours Developing influence

seafood

Through championing the

issue and supporting viable

projects

Coastal and Offshore Energy

Production

Marine Data Project By aiding the planning

process

Coastal and Marine Habitats Work with NESLBAP

Marine Data Project

Through working with LBAP

partners to seek agreement

on future work

Biodiversity Work with NESLBAP

Developing Marine Planning

Through working with LBAP

partners to seek agreement

on future work

Marine Historic Environment Marine Data Project Through the input of

information and use of

marine planning

Coastal Access Energetica

Green Tourism

Marine Litter Marine Litter and Coastal Stewardship By developing and

implementing a plan to reduce

and remove litter

Coastal Geomorphology and

Biodiversity

Contaminated Land Contaminated land at Blackdog By inputting as and when

required

Climate change

How EGCP will help deliver the recommendations of the State of the East Grampian

Coast Report

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East Grampian

This document was produced by EGCP Ltd on behalf of the members of the East

Grampian Coastal Partnership including

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeenshire Council

Aberdeen Harbour Board

James Hutton Institute/SAMS

Peterhead Port Authority

Marine Scotland

Seawatch Foundation And with advice from

Torry Community Council Scottish Natural Heritage

University of Aberdeen Scottish Coastal Forum

Chair Allan Garvie East Grampian Coastal Partnership

Vice chair David Green C/O Marine Scotland

Project Manager Ian Hay Room E32 Marine

375 Victoria Rd

Aberdeen AB11 9DB

Tel 01224 295308

Mob 07971149117

Email ian.hay@egcp.org.uk

Twitter @Grampian_coast

www.egcp.org.uk

www.discovereastgrampiancoast.org.uk