Councillor Jim Gifford
Email: cllr.j.gifford@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Council: Aberdeenshire
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
85 meetings · Page 1 of 17
Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 12th December, 2025 10.15 am
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 10.15 am
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
Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 10.15 am
Decisions from Meetings
172 decisions · Page 9 of 35
APP/2025/0711 - The Wooden Shop, Pitcaple, Inverurie
From: Garioch Area Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 9.30 am - August 26, 2025
...the Committee agreed to refuse full planning permission for the erection of a retail/delicatessen and hot food takeaway building at The Wooden Shop in Pitcaple due to concerns about road safety, inadequate parking, and the site's unsuitability for the proposed business.
Refuse
APP/2025/0595 - Land at Corseduick Road, Newmachar
From: Garioch Area Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 9.30 am - August 26, 2025
...to grant full planning permission for the erection of 140 dwellinghouses, landscaping, open space, and associated infrastructure at Land at Corseduick Road, Newmachar, subject to a Section 75 agreement, specified conditions, and a departure from the development plan regarding a Water Impact Assessment.
For Determination
Education Scotland Inspection Report - Port Elphinstone Primary School
From: Garioch Area Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 9.30 am - August 26, 2025
...to consider the Education Scotland Inspection Report for Port Elphinstone Primary School and provide comments to the Education and Children's Service.
Note
Declaration of Members' Interests
From: Garioch Area Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 9.30 am - August 26, 2025
Approve
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 85
Average per Month: 3.7
Decisions Recorded: 172