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We’re moving to Bluesky! After careful consideration, we’ve made the decision to leave X and transition to Bluesky for updates and engagement. Please share your Bluesky handles with us and connect! Find us here: @planningaidscot.bsky.social
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Today is the 6th month anniversary of the UNCRC Act 2024 becoming law in Scotland, this ensures children’s human rights are better protected & respected. In a small way the Place Standard Tool for Children & Young People also ensure their voices are heard ourplace.scot/place-standard…
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Calling all Aberdeen-based followers… We would love to hear from people living in and around Ruthrieston. 👟Let us know what it’s like to walk/wheel in your area – complete our short (5-10 min) online survey to have your say: forms.office.com/pages/respo…
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If you live in or around Ruthrieston, we’re keen to know what it’s like to get around your area. What are the footpaths like? What improvements could encourage more people to get out and about? forms.office.com/e/PWxtY9EVY…
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We had a wonderful day engaging with the community in Kelty as part of our Sustaining Choices programme. During the consultation community members helped shape a Local Walking Action Plan by providing feedback on local paths.
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If you missed the event, you can still provide your feedback by completing our short survey: forms.office.com/e/s7kgBfMWf… Your views are important to us and will help shape a Local Walking/Wheeling Action Plan for Kelty.
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We have published a new blog on Statements of Community Benefit. The blog is based on discussions held with stakeholders and outlines some of the key points and conclusions reached. bit.ly/4gslZe5
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Big congratulations to all the newly Chartered Planners of 2024! 🎉 Becoming a Chartered Planner is a huge achievement and a true reflection of your hard work and dedication. Well done on reaching this milestone!
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As you progress in your career, why not gain more experience by volunteering to give planning advice on real-life cases? Planning Aid Scotland is now looking for new Chartered Planning volunteers. It's a flexible, remote opportunity. Learn more by contacting Jo at jo@pas.org.uk
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Brilliant day meeting the Scottish Government sponsored Bursary Students to hear about their ‘first impressions’ after immersing themselves in their studies & the profession. A really uplifting day for all🌟 Read more from the day on our Linkedin: bit.ly/4ge0zBq
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Thank you to all who joined the Sustaining Choices event at @EskHubCaf! The event focused on gathering feedback on walking/wheeling routes in Eskdalemuir. Attendees shared ideas for a walking group and addressing barriers. Missed it? Take our survey: forms.office.com/e/HERi3s8LK…
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The Sustaining Choices event in Eskdalemuir included: • A guided walk and archaeology talk by Matt Ritchie, archaeologist from @ForestryLS • Pottery with ceramic artist Ruth Jones See more photos on our website: bit.ly/49scV68
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As part of the Sustaining Choices programme, we're gathering views on improving local walking/wheeling routes in Eskdalemuir. The survey takes just 5-10 minutes and will help shape a local walking action plan: forms.office.com/e/HERi3s8LK…
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Do you live or walk in and around Kelty? Join us on Monday 9 December at 1.15pm at Kelty Community Centre for a fun event. Enjoy a walk, tea and cakes and a wreath-making session while sharing your thoughts on improving local walking and wheeling paths. #Fife #Kelty
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Planning Aid Scotland and @FifeCouncil want to hear from Kelty residents about local walking and wheeling paths. Share your thoughts on accessibility, what's working well and areas for improvement to help shape a walking action plan. 🗓️Mon 9 Dec, 1.15pm, Kelty Community Centre
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Can't make it to our event? Share your thoughts on local walking and wheeling paths by completing our quick survey. Help shaping a Local Walking Action Plan for Kelty: forms.office.com/e/s7kgBfMWf… #Fife #Kelty
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Planning Aid Scotland retweeted
The SVDLS map published earlier in summer, has now been updated with the latest 2023 data. An SVDLS Information Hub has also been created on the Our Place website to bring together everything you might need to know about vacant & derelict land in Scotland. bit.ly/41eoSKN

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Sustaining Choices: Thank you to everyone who joined us at Ruthrieston Community Centre in Aberdeen. We discussed ways to improve local walking/wheeling paths and raised £84.97 for @macmillancancer Missed this event? Share your views in our survey: forms.office.com/e/PWxtY9EVY…
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As part of the Sustaining Choices event in Ruthrieston, attendees enjoyed a variety of activities, including: • a circular walk to collect natural items for printmaking • lively Scottish dancing • engaging printmaking & stitching workshops • a calming sound bath #Aberdeen
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ℹ️ As part of the Sustaining Choices programme we are gathering feedback on improving walking and wheeling paths in Ormiston, Pencaitland, Macmerry, Tranent, Elphinstone and surrounding areas. 🕐 5-10 minutes Please take a moment to complete the survey: forms.office.com/e/YPxGrpAMm…
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