A new report has revealed how developer contributions are helping to deliver improvements to public amenities in Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross.

At the end of this month, the council's Environment and Infrastructure Committee will hear that, in line with an agreed development framework for a major expansion of housing in the town, developers are contributing £1,000 per house being sold on the open market to the Council, up to a maximum of £600,000, towards an Auchterarder Community Facilities Fund.

The fund aims to support the delivery of additional facilities for community residents. In its first year, £155,000 in contributions has been provided, including one funding application for £50,000 and approved under delegated powers by the Executive Director (Environment), following consultation with Auchterarder Community Council, local elected members and the Committee Convener, in line with the fund's operating procedures.


The £50,000 has supported a project to upgrade the Provost's Walk path on the southern boundary of Auchterarder, making it suitable for both walkers and cyclists.

On Wednesday, 31 January, the Committee will be asked to agree that an annual report is produced covering contributions to and allocations from the Fund, and that any future funding applications with a value over £50,000 are brought forward for members to consider.

Cllr Colin Stewart said: "I am pleased that the Auchterarder Community Facilities Fund is already helping to make a difference for the town through support for the Provost's Walk upgrade, which was identified as a priority for action by local residents.

"The Fund is there to assist with improving public facilities, in light of the significant expansion of Auchterarder through new housing developments, and I hope this first application will encourage community groups and organisations in the town to come forward with further proposals for enhancing local amenity in the Lang Toon."

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