Councillor Colin Simpson

The Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council approved the Sederunt and Declaration of Members' Interests on 02 June 2026. Nine councillors were in attendance, with an apology submitted from Cllr James. Cllr G Crowson declared an interest in Item 8 due to a child attending Anna Ritchie School.

The Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council decided on 02 June 2026 to approve the allocation of community council funding for 2026/2027. The committee agreed to increase the fixed grant to £900 per community council and a per capita figure for the remaining balance, totalling £9,585.

The Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council decided to approve the procurement for Phase 3 refurbishment works at Peterhead Family Centre, Bairns Hoose on 02 June 2026.

The Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council decided to approve the draft minute of their meeting on 12 May 2026. This decision was made on 02 June 2026.

The Buchan Area Committee decided to request updates on improvement works to Anna Ritchie School's swimming pool and for officers to be mindful of the timing of works to lessen impact on pupils. The committee also requested an update report and briefing within six months.