Councillor Matthew James
Email: cllr.m.james@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Council: Aberdeenshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
74 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026 10.00 am
Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 10.15 am
Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 12th May, 2026 10.00 am
Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 30th April, 2026 10.15 am
Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 10.00 am
Decisions from Meetings
231 decisions · Page 8 of 47
APP/2025/0345 - Site At Alexander Bell Place, New Pitsligo
From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
...to grant planning permission in principle for the erection of a care home and community garden at Alexander Bell Place, New Pitsligo, subject to conditions detailed in the report, despite the development conflicting with the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2023 Policy H1, because sufficient evidence demonstrated a need for a care home and the suitability of the site for such a development.
For Determination
Public Sector Equality Duty - Guidance for Members (attached)
From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
Approve
Statement of Outstanding Business
From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
Approve
Draft Minute of Previous Meeting
From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
Approve
Longside Traffic Speeds and Safety Measures
From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025
...to address concerns about traffic speeds and safety in Longside, agreed to refer to a Stage 1 Scrutiny to repeat traffic counts and pedestrian crossing assessments considering future developments, include details of all accidents in the village, and receive a report on the impact of the 20mph program.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 231