Councillor Glen Reynolds

The Banff and Buchan Area Committee decided to approve additional funding for the Banff Castle Community Association and the Fraserburgh South Links Sports Development Trust. The committee agreed to provide £1,305.53 to each organisation on 26/05/2026.

The Banff and Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council agreed to note the items of outstanding business on 26 May 2026. The committee noted updates on the Banff & Buchan Community Action Plan, Pennan Conservation Area, and Roads and Infrastructure Programmes.

The Banff and Buchan Area Committee deferred the decision on full planning permission for alterations to a dwellinghouse including roof replacement and installation of rooflights. The committee requested further clarification, sight of correspondence from Historic Environment Scotland, circulation of photographs, and an update to the Enforcement Team.

The Banff and Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council approved the draft minute of its meeting on 5 May 2026 on 26 May 2026. The committee also agreed to note items of outstanding business and dismiss two specific items. They further agreed to grant full planning permission for alterations and an extension to a dwellinghouse at 70 Church Street, Portsoy, subject to appropriate conditions.

The Banff and Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council agreed to the Public Sector Equality Duty on 26 May 2026. This decision involved reminding members of their legal duty to have due regard to specific needs when making decisions. The committee was directed to consider Integrated Impact Assessments where relevant to their decisions.