Councillor Hazel Smith

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 Garioch Area Committee decided to grant Full Planning Permission for a restaurant with a drive-through takeaway. Authority to grant permission was delegated to the Head of Planning and Economy, subject to officers investigating a reduction in delivery times to 22:30 and an amendment to increase operating hours until 23:00. The committee also agreed to the reason for departure from the Local Development Plan, including NPF4 Policy 27.

The Garioch Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council approved a transparency statement on 21 April 2026. This statement noted that Councillor Ewenson, as Inverurie BID Manager, manages a property within Inverurie BID.