Decision Maker: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee

Outcome: Refer

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 29, 2024

Purpose: This report comprises the Committee Review Process Stage 1 Report in connection with a Member Promoted Issue (MPI) relating to the Newtonhill Christmas Lights.

Content: Committee agreed following a vote (6:4) that the matter is referred to Infrastructure Services Committee as a departure from policy to accommodate Newtonhill Road as primarily this is the main area of footfall in the village as defined by the community and by any objective measure.  ISC are also requested to expedite the policy review for early 2025.