Martin McCathie

The Aberdeenshire Council Communities Committee, on 12 February 2026, agreed to note the financial performance for 2025/26, budget risks, savings progress, reserves, and approved budget virements. The committee also agreed to receive regular performance reports and updates on actions taken to mitigate potential pressures, and requested officers provide further detail on kitchen ventilation upgrades in care homes.

The Aberdeenshire Council Communities Committee, on 12 February 2026, agreed to note the report relating to the current Aberdeenshire Local Fire and Rescue Plan.

The Aberdeenshire Council Communities Committee, on 12 February 2026, agreed to acknowledge reviewed policies, approve proposed plans for reviewing policies, and continue to identify any gaps or review requirements as part of the annual overview of the Council's Policy Framework.

The Aberdeenshire Council Communities Committee, on 12 February 2026, agreed to note the Directorate Procurement Plan, approve items within the committee's remit, not reserve approval for items between £50,000 and £1,000,000, and noted that the committee will receive procurement approval forms for items over £1,000,000. The committee also requested officers explore options to enhance tenant awareness of claiming costs from energy suppliers for selling excess electricity back to the grid.

The Aberdeenshire Council Communities Committee, on 12 February 2026, agreed to note the Directorate Procurement Plan, approve items within the committee's remit, not reserve approval for items between £50,000 and £1,000,000, and noted that the committee will receive procurement approval forms for approval for items over £1,000,000.

The Aberdeenshire Council Gypsy/Traveller Sub-Committee, on 17 September 2025, agreed to continue to monitor the progress on actions in the Gypsy/Traveller Action Plan at each meeting.

The Aberdeenshire Council Gypsy/Traveller Sub-Committee, on 17 September 2025, agreed to note the content of the report detailing the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Health Needs Assessment undertaken by NHS Grampian.

The Communities Committee agreed the Supplementary Directorate Procurement Plan - Housing and Building Standards (Stock Improvement) on 16/04/2026. This revised the procurement of the Housing Investment Programme.

The Communities Committee of Aberdeenshire Council agreed to the Public Sector Equality Duty on 16/04/2026. This decision involved reminding members of their legal duty under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 to have due regard to specific needs when making decisions. Members were directed to consider Integrated Impact Assessments where available.

The Communities Committee agreed to note progress on asset disposals. This decision was made on 16/04/2026. The committee noted that further properties will be presented as part of the 26/27 LLA Estates Plan.