Decision Maker: Marr Area Committee

Outcome: Approve

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: August 19, 2025

Purpose: This report seeks considerations of applications for Area Committee Budget funding.

Content: Following a vote (1:8), agreed to defer the application from Banchory Ternan East Church for further information on the nature of the repairs and community benefits.   Refused the application from Aboyne Primary School Parent Council for the reasons outlined in paragraph 3.5 of the report.   Approved applications as follows:   1.     Gordon Rural Action for up to £3,000 towards creating a new baby bank space, subject to match funding being secured by 27 November 2025;   2      Glass Community Association for up to £1,450 towards insulating the walls of Glass Hall;   3      Scolty Tower Management Committee for up to £2,000 towards repairs to Scolty Tower, subject to match funding being secured by 27 November 2025;   4      Torphins Community Council for up to £2,375 towards lamppost sockets for Torphins festive lights;   5.     Banchory Skatepark Group for up to £2,000 towards Banchory Skatepark repairs, subject to match funding being secured by 27 November 2025.