Jim Gifford - Councillor for Aberdeenshire ( Ward 12 - East Garioch)

Councillor Jim Gifford

 Independent  Ward 12 - East Garioch

Email: cllr.j.gifford@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Council: Aberdeenshire

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

85 meetings · Page 1 of 17

Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 12th December, 2025 10.15 am

December 12, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.15 am

December 04, 2025
Committee Vice-Chair

Garioch Area Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 9.30 am

December 02, 2025
Committee Committee Member

APP/2024/1951 - 400kV AC Substation and Associated Infrastructure at Fetteresso Forest, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 3UX., Pre-determination Hearing - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 9.30 am

November 26, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 10.15 am

November 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

172 decisions · Page 10 of 35

APP/2024/1568 - Atlantic Water Co Ltd, Rosehall Farm, Newmachar

From: Garioch Area Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 9.30 am - August 26, 2025

...to grant full planning permission for alterations, extension, and change of use of an industrial building to a farm shop and cafe at Atlantic Water Co Ltd, Rosehall Farm, Newmachar, despite an objection from Roads Development regarding compliance with certain aspects of the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan's policies on providing suitable services.

Grant

Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill Statement

From: Infrastructure Services Committee - Thursday, 21st August, 2025 10.15 am - August 21, 2025

...to endorse the proposed statement for submission to the Scottish Parliament Call for Views on the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill, arguing that the bill's objectives are largely a duplication of existing legislation and practices.

Approve

APP/2024/0962 - Land at New Mains of Ury, Ury, Stonehaven

From: Infrastructure Services Committee - Thursday, 21st August, 2025 10.15 am - August 21, 2025

...to refuse planning permission for the erection of a retail store, electric vehicle charging hub, and cafe/restaurant at New Mains of Ury, Stonehaven, due to concerns about the cumulative adverse impact on the vitality and viability of existing town centers, particularly Stonehaven, in conjunction with a previously approved retail site at Ury Estate.

Approve

Summary

Meetings Attended: 85

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 172