Ellon residents invited to shape town future at Saturday market

Ellon residents and community groups can share their priorities directly with Aberdeenshire Council at a free consultation event on Saturday, August 22, 2026. “Let’s Talk – Ellon!” will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Farmer’s Market in Neil Ross Square.

The event is a drop-in session, so no advance booking is required. Visitors can arrive at any point during the four-hour period rather than attending for the full event.

When and where to join the discussion

Aberdeenshire Council is running the gathering as a pilot community consultation. Council leaders, the chief executive and local councillors are expected to be available to discuss the town’s strengths, challenges and opportunities with attendees.

No transport or accessibility information has been provided in the source announcement. Anyone who needs those details before attending should check the Aberdeenshire Council event notice.

Topics residents can raise at Let’s Talk – Ellon

The session is intended to collect firsthand feedback about the issues, aspirations and opportunities that matter to people in Ellon. Residents and groups can use the event to explain what they believe the town needs in future, suggest ways local organisations and the wider community could work together, or discuss challenges affecting Ellon and surrounding areas.

The planned themes include:

• Priorities identified by residents and community groups.
• Ideas for stronger collaboration in the interests of the town.
• Challenges facing local people and the council.
• Existing content in the local place plan and how it could inform a wider Place Plan.

Attendees do not need to cover every theme. The drop-in format provides an opportunity to focus on the local issue, idea or potential project most relevant to them.

How feedback will be used after the event

According to Aberdeenshire Council, the discussions will help inform the emerging Ellon Place Plan. The council describes the event as a way to improve its understanding of local priorities, strengthen relationships within the town and create opportunities for action.

Feedback may also help identify practical projects, partnerships and community-led activities that could be progressed after the consultation. For residents or groups seeking to put a town priority in front of council leadership, the confirmed next step is to visit Neil Ross Square between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm on August 22 and contribute during the drop-in session.

Source: Aberdeenshire Council News