Councillor Dominic Lonchay

The Garioch Area Committee agreed to note updates on 2025-26 works and approve proposals for allocating Revenue funding for Roads and Bridges. The committee also commented to the Infrastructure Services Committee on proposals for Capital funding for Roads and Bridges, suggesting non-ring fenced funding be considered for other infrastructure priorities due to existing flood study backlogs.

The Garioch Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council noted a verbal update from the Area Manager on 12 May 2026. The update concerned the Statement of Outstanding Business, specifically regarding battery storage sites and the Thainstone site. The committee's outstanding business includes monitoring commitments for training and equipment for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and requesting a briefing on the Thainstone site.

The Garioch Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council approved the Declaration of Members' Interests on 12 May 2026. Councillor Lonchay declared an interest in the Asset Transfer item and left the meeting during its consideration.

The Local Review Body decided to uphold the Notice of Review and grant Full Planning Permission on 24/04/2026. The decision was made on the grounds that the application is an acceptable departure from policy as rural tourism appropriate to the economy, outweighing lack of sustainable transport and proximity to settlements. The decision included conditions regarding the provision of EV charging and cycle storage.

The Local Review Body of Aberdeenshire Council approved the Sederunt, Declaration of Members' Interests on 24/04/2026.