Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2022-27 - Other - Page 109
Cairngorms Economic
Steering Group
The purpose of the Cairngorms Economic Steering
Group is to coordinate the delivery of relevant parts
of the Partnership Plan, specifically to:
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Keep an overview of the economic and
social data required to feed into the
management of the National Park, sharing
data and identifying gaps as appropriate.
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Advise and assist the Park Authority with the
delivery of the Economic Action Plan.
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Advise and assist the Park Authority
with preparation of an annual review of
progress made in delivery.
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Advise and assist on specific economic
projects, initiatives and issues, specifically
the wellbeing economy, community
wealth-building, net zero initiatives and
the circular economy.
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Advise on the development of a natural
capital approach within the National Park
The steering group consists of representatives from
the following agencies and organisations:
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Aberdeenshire Council
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Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust
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Ballater Business Association
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Blair Atholl Business Association
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Braemar Business Association
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Cairngorms Business Partnership
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Cairngorms Youth Action Team
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Federation of Small Businesses
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Grantown Business Association
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Growbiz
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The Highland Council
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise
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Kingussie Business Association
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Moray Council
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Newtonmore Business Association
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Scottish Council for Development and Industry
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Scottish Enterprise
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Scottish Land and Estates
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Skills Development Scotland
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To act as the local access forum for the
which considers the value of the natural
environment for people and the economy.
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Advise on the development of future policy
and strategy.
Cairngorms Local Outdoor
Access Forum
The Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum
advises the Park Authority and others on
matters relating to outdoor access. The forum
is made up of individuals representing land
management, community interests, recreational
users and public agencies. The objectives and
Cairngorms National Park and to undertake
the functions of that body in terms of Section
25 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.
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To advise the Park Authority in the review of
the Core Paths Plan.
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To advise the Park Authority in the review of
its Outdoor Access Strategy.
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To advise the Park Authority, and any
other person or body consulting it, on the
functions of the forum are:
existence and delineation of rights of way and
the exercise of access rights.
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To promote responsible access and
land management through assisting the Park
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