Town centres

Business Improvement Districts

A Business Improvement District (BID) partnership allows for the development of projects and services that will benefit the trading environment within the boundary of a clearly defined commercial area.

The Town Centre First Principle

Town Centre First Principle considers the impact of Aberdeenshire’s town centres in all decision-making processes, taking into account the short, medium and longer term impacts our decisions can have on town centres and the communities they serve. Read the policy and find out more information.

Support available for town centres

It is recognised nationally that Town Centres are the beating heart of the community. Find out about the national support available.

Town Centre Toolkit

The Town Centre Toolkit showcases the achievements of communities, inspiring communities to be ambitious, and seek the relevant support and resources to make their plans come to fruition. Find out more information.