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

Councillor Jim Gifford

Independent Ward 12 - East Garioch

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

107 meetings · Page 1 of 22

Garioch Area Committee Vice-Chair

Garioch Area Committee - Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026 9.30 am

June 02, 2026, 9:30 am
Education and Children's Services Committee Committee Member

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 10.15 am

May 21, 2026, 10:15 am
Sustainability Committee Vice-Chair

Sustainability Committee - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 10.15 am

May 20, 2026, 10:15 am
Garioch Area Committee Vice-Chair

Garioch Area Committee - Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 9.30 am

May 12, 2026, 9:30 am
Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 1st May, 2026 10.15 am

May 01, 2026, 10:15 am

Decisions from Meetings

208 decisions · Page 17 of 42

Annual Scrutiny and Improvement Report 2024-25

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

...to approve the Annual Scrutiny and Improvement Report 2024-25, the proposed programme of scrutiny activity for 2025/2026, and requested a session with Secondary Head Teachers be arranged for the current financial year, with consideration given to including Primary Head Teachers in Ward Meetings.

Approve

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: 107

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 208