Geva Blackett - Councillor for Aberdeenshire (Ward 15 - Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside)

Councillor Geva Blackett

Independent Ward 15 - Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside

Email: cllr.g.blackett@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Council: Aberdeenshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Marr Area Committee (Chair) Appeals Committee (Committee Member) School Placings and Exclusions Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Infrastructure Services Committee (Committee Member) Aberdeenshire Council (Committee Member) Pre-determination Hearing (Committee Member) Employees' Joint Consultative Committee (Committee Member) North East Scotland Agriculture Advisory Group Business Services Committee (Substitute) ACT2 (Aberdeenshire Charities Trust) (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

107 meetings · Page 1 of 22

Marr Area Committee Chair

Marr Area Committee - Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 26, 2026, 10:00 am
Infrastructure Services Committee Committee Member

Infrastructure Services Committee - Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 10.15 am

May 14, 2026, 10:15 am
Marr Area Committee Chair

Marr Area Committee - Tuesday, 5 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 05, 2026, 10:00 am
Aberdeenshire Council Committee Member

Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 10.15 am

April 30, 2026, 10:15 am
Marr Area Committee Chair

Marr Area Committee - Tuesday, 14 April 2026 - 10.00 am

April 14, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

177 decisions · Page 10 of 36

Vacancy and Absence Management

From: Business Services Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.15 am - November 13, 2025

As requested by PBSG this briefing outlines the impact of vacancy management on vacancies, other workforce costs and wellbeing.

Agreed

Big Data, Digital and Technology Programme - 6 Month Progress Update

From: Business Services Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.15 am - November 13, 2025

...officers will re-evaluate the assumptions and benefits of transformation projects' original business cases, incorporating feedback on team pressures and reductions, and present an updated assessment in the next six-month update.

Agreed

Asset Transfer Request - Former Social Works Offices, Rowankbank Road, Portlethen, AB12 4NX

From: Business Services Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.15 am - November 13, 2025

...approved the Asset Transfer request from Portlethen & District Men’s Shed for ownership of the former Social Work Offices on Rowanbank Road, Portlethen, at a purchase price of £100.

Agreed

Communications Protocol

From: Business Services Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.15 am - November 13, 2025

This report sets out the principles of good communications, ensuring that the Council is open and transparent and public messaging is timely and accessible. In preparing communications, the needs of all stakeholders will be considered and councillors advised in advance of any major announcements, so they are briefed and able to respond to enquiries from their communities.

Agreed

Business Services' Mid-Year Performance Monitoring Report - April 2025 to September 2025 (Council Priorities)

From: Business Services Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 10.15 am - November 13, 2025

...officers will provide further details on procurement processes and local supplier spend, and an explanation of the Council Tax income collection rate.

Agreed

Summary

Meetings Attended: 107

Average per Month: 3.8

Decisions Recorded: 177