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Here are some frequently asked questions about Area Forums.  More Information can be obtained from the Local Community Planning Protocols and Guidelines (PDF document).

• What is an Area Forum?

• What does it do?

• Where are they?

• Who can get involved?

• How often do they meet?

• How will decisions be taken at meetings?

• What is the status of the Area Forums?

• How will local priorities and needs be addressed?

• How will the Forums be supported?

• Is there any funding to assist the Forums?

What is an Area Forum?

An Area Forum provides a platform for local people and community organisations to come together to influence the planning and delivery of services in their area and across Moray.

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What does it do?

• Helps to identify key issues to be addressed in each local area and included within the Moray Community Plan

• Brings together the key community organisations and local residents in its locality to work in partnership and establish the key issues and concerns of local people

• Contributes to the production of an Area Action Plan in partnership with Local Workers' Groups and Youth Participation structures in the locality setting out how the key issues identified by the community and the Partnership for the area will be addressed

• Invites existing community groups, or newly-formed Action Groups, to address particular actions within the Area Action Plan

• Provides a means and reference point for consultation by Community Planning partners

• Contributes to the long-term vision for Moray

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Where are they?

There are 8 Area Forum areas based around the secondary school catchments.  They are:

• Buckie

• Elgin North

• Elgin South

• Forres

• Keith

• Laich

• Milnes

• Speyside

The names of the Area Forum areas can only be altered with the approval of the Moray Community Planning Partnership.

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