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Banff Town Hall - Community Survey

Have your say - help shape the future of Banff Town Hall!

Banff Town Hall has been an important part of the town for generations. Banff Castle Community Association (BCCA) is exploring whether the Town Hall could be brought into community use through a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) from Aberdeenshire Council.

BCCA’s vision is to develop the Town Hall, alongside Banff Castle, as a vibrant community and visitor venue, providing more family events, entertainment, cultural activities and community programmes throughout the year. This could bring more people into Banff, increase town-centre footfall and support local businesses.

We are looking at what the community needs, how the Town Hall could be used and whether a sustainable future for the building is possible. We want to hear from local residents, businesses, community groups and visitors. Your views will help shape the proposals and inform whether BCCA should proceed with the CAT.

This short survey takes 3 minutes.

Please fill in this survey online using the link, QR code, or paper copy. You can pick up and return a paper copy to The Spotty Bag Shop, Castle Garden Coffee House & Café or Bairds Chemist.

Please complete the survey by 9pm, 23 September 2026.

Your answers are private. No personal details will be shared. If you need help with the survey, please email clairewhyte@sksscotland.co.uk. For more information on the project go to: https://bkcommunitytrust.org/

Thank you!

Online Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BanffTownHall
1.Do you agree with the following:
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
There is demand for more indoor community space in Banff
BCCA should take on the Town Hall for community use, on behalf of the community
2.Are there activities or facilities you currently travel elsewhere for?
3.If Banff Town Hall reopened, what would you use it for and how often? (Tick all that apply)
Weekly
2 or 3 times a month
Once a month
A few times a year
Once a year
Never
Community events and celebrations
Concerts / theatre / music
Meetings and conferences
Classes, workshops, talks
Youth activities
Activities for older people
Sports, fitness and dance
Flexible workspace/business use
Café/food and drink
Art exhibitions
Pop-up shops and farmers markets
Employment and skills training
4.How much would you be prepared to spend on each visit to use the activities you ticked above (Q. 3) ?
£0 - £5
£6 - £10
£11 - £20
£21 - £30
£31 +
Community events and celebrations
Concerts / theatre / music
Meetings and conferences
Classes, workshops, talks
Youth activities
Activities for older people
Sports, fitness and dance
Flexible workspace/business use
Café/food and drink
Art exhibitions
Pop-up shops and farmers markets
Employment and skills training
5.The ground floor of the Town Hall (former shops) could potentially be adapted to provide a range of uses, such as a Tourist Information, social space, retail, café or other community/commercial uses.

Is there anything else you'd like to see on the ground floor?
6.What would you consider a reasonable price for hiring a meeting room (to sit 10 people)?
7.What would you consider a reasonable price for hiring a large hall (for events, clubs etc).
8.Do you think we should keep the current name 'Banff Town Hall'?
9.What do you think is missing from Banff?
10.Would you be interested in supporting the future of Banff Town Hall?
11.Where do you live?
12.I am aged
13.I am
THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS SURVEY!