Councillor Derek Ritchie
Email: cllr.d.ritchie@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Council: Aberdeenshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
92 meetings · Page 3 of 19
Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 9.45 am
The Formartine Area Committee met on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, to discuss several key issues, including the proposed onshore transmission infrastructure for the Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm, the draft Aberdeenshire Development Plan Scheme 2026, and the allocation of funds from the Formartine Coastal Communities Funds. The committee also received an update on Slains School and a performance report from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
McDonald Public Park Endowment Trustees - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 6.00 pm
The McDonald Public Park Endowment Trustees met on Monday 23 March 2026 to discuss landscape services activities and the future of the McDonald Park Allotments. Decisions were made regarding seeking an update on a proposed path through the golf course and a meeting to plan future community engagement activities.
Infrastructure Services Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 10.15 am
The Infrastructure Services Committee met on Thursday 19 March 2026 to discuss financial performance, flood protection studies for Kemnay and Kintore, and updates on transport transformation initiatives. Key decisions included approving the preferred options for the Kemnay and Kintore flood protection schemes for funding applications and noting progress on safer routes to school and ASN school transport.
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.
Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 9.45 am
The Formartine Area Committee met on Tuesday 3 March 2026 and granted full planning permission for an extension to a dwellinghouse in Potterton. The committee also approved the Environment and Infrastructure Services Procurement Plan for 2026/2027.
Decisions from Meetings
172 decisions · Page 1 of 35
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
Aberdeenshire Charities Trust (ACT2) Applications
From: Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.45 am - February 10, 2026
Approve
Public Convenience Strategy 2025-2030
From: Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.45 am - February 10, 2026
The Committee is requested to consider and comment on the Public Convenience Strategy in advance of reporting to Business Services Committee.
Approve
APP/2025/0738 - Land at Cairnhill, Turriff
From: Formartine Area Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.45 am - February 10, 2026
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 92
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 172