Councillor Gwyneth Petrie

The Procedures Committee of Aberdeenshire Council considered the Programme of Work on 10 June 2026. The committee was recommended to consider the Programme of Work at Appendix 1. The report provided updates on ongoing and requested work, with indications of when reports would be presented to the committee.

The Procedures Committee decided to recommend to Council that Area Committees move to a four-weekly cycle. This decision was recorded on 10/06/2026. The committee agreed to a review of the frequency of Area Committees, noting a reduction in items but longer agendas and increased time spent in committee.

The Marr Area Committee approved the Environment and Infrastructure Services Performance Report for Q3/Q4 on 26/05/2026. The committee welcomed performance where targets were met or exceeded, noted below-target performance on street lighting repairs, and highlighted constituent frustrations regarding potholes and street lighting. They suggested ongoing updates on Landscape Services budget savings and community engagement to mitigate impacts.

The Marr Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council noted the Statement of Outstanding Business on 26/05/2026. Members expressed concerns about the timescale for implementing safety works involving children.

Marr Area Committee decided to approve the Declaration of Members' Interests on 26/05/2026. Councillor Blackett declared no interest to declare. Councillors Chou Turvey, Knight and Withey left the meeting and took no part in the item.