Councillor Ann Bell
Email: cllr.a.bell@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Council: Aberdeenshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
91 meetings · Page 3 of 19
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 10.15 am
The Education and Children's Services Committee of Aberdeenshire Council met on Thursday, 26 March 2026, to discuss several key issues. The committee agreed to defer the public consultation on the Sandhaven to Fraserburgh school transport route until a later date, and approved the commencement of a statutory consultation for the permanent closure of Banchory Devenick School. They also considered the Child Protection Committee's Annual Report for 2024-2025 and received an update on the Stage 1 Secure Care Audit.
North East Scotland Fisheries Development Partnership - Friday, 13th March, 2026 1.00 pm
The North East Scotland Fisheries Development Partnership meeting was scheduled to cover a range of topics critical to the region's fishing industry. Discussions were planned on port updates, training developments, and cluster progress, alongside a significant focus on the utilisation of seafood by-products. The meeting also included a review of the Public Sector Equality Duty and the minutes from a previous meeting.
Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 10.15 am
The Aberdeenshire Council meeting on Thursday, 12 March 2026, saw the approval of the council's audited annual accounts for 2024/25 and the financial performance report for the third quarter of 2025/26. The council also agreed to proposed changes to its Scheme of Governance, including amendments to standing orders regarding written questions.
Online Only, Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 9.30 am
The Banff and Buchan Area Committee met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss the allocation of funds from the Crown Estate Coastal Communities Fund, review the Pennan Conservation Area, and consider a planning application for a fence in Whitehills. The committee approved the allocation of £118,961.03 from the Crown Estate fund, with £50,000 earmarked for feasibility studies and the remainder for community projects. They also approved the Pennan Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, and refused a planning application for a fence at 1 Braeheads, Whitehills.
Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.15 am
Decisions from Meetings
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Aberdeenshire Council and Housing Revenue Account Budget 2026-31
From: Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.15 am - February 26, 2026
...the Aberdeenshire Council decided to approve the revenue and capital budgets for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account for 2026/27, along with indicative budgets for the subsequent four financial years, including a 10% Council Tax increase for 2026/27.
Agreed
Sederunt and Declaration of Members' Interests
From: Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.15 am - February 26, 2026
Agreed
Draft Minute of Meeting of 27 January 2026
From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 9.30 am - February 17, 2026
Approve
Sederunt and Declaration of Members' Interests
From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 9.30 am - February 17, 2026
Note
Public Representation on Schools Placings and Exclusions Appeals Committee
From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 9.30 am - February 17, 2026
...nominated Michael Roy and Charles Buchan to serve on the Schools Placings and Exclusions Appeals Committee.
Agreed
Summary
Meetings Attended: 91
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 257