Michelle Milne

The Infrastructure Services Committee approved planning permission in principle for onshore transmission infrastructure for the Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm. This decision was made on 14/05/2026. The approval includes a typo amendment in Condition 1 to refer to Condition "2b" instead of "2e".

The Infrastructure Services Committee approved the Draft Annual Governance Statement 2025/26 on 14 May 2026. Members also requested a private briefing note on the Council’s Cyber Security Response Plan.

The Infrastructure Services Committee of Aberdeenshire Council approved the Sederunt and Declaration of Members' Interests on 14/05/2026. Councillor S Smith declared an interest and left the meeting for Item 6, while Councillor Ewenson made a transparency statement for Item 6.

The Infrastructure Services Committee approved the replication of governance and decision-making arrangements for the Scottish Government Place Based Investment Programme. This decision was made on 14/05/2026. The arrangements will delegate authority to the Director of Environment & Infrastructure Services to approve funding applications following consultation.

The Business Services Committee agreed to acknowledge the progress of the Buildings and Estates programme and consider planned activities for the next six months. The Director will consider how Business Centre Review outcomes should be formally reported.