Councillor Shirley Burnett
Email: cllr.s.burnett@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Council: Aberdeenshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
72 meetings · Page 3 of 15
Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 9.30 am
The Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee met on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, to discuss a range of important local issues. Key decisions included the refusal of planning permission for a dog park near Laurencekirk and the allocation of remaining Coastal Communities Funds to the Stonehaven Promenade project. The committee also reviewed the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's performance and considered the draft Aberdeenshire Development Plan Scheme 2026.
Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 10.15 am
The Aberdeenshire Council meeting on Thursday, 12 March 2026, saw the approval of the council's audited annual accounts for 2024/25 and the financial performance report for the third quarter of 2025/26. The council also agreed to proposed changes to its Scheme of Governance, including amendments to standing orders regarding written questions.
Business Services Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 10.15 am
The Business Services Committee of Aberdeenshire Council met on Thursday, 5 March 2026, to discuss financial performance, carbon budget updates, policy reviews, and the Scotland Excel annual report. Key decisions included approving budget virements and noting the progress on carbon reduction targets.
Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 9.30 am
The Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee meeting scheduled for 03 March 2026 was set to discuss the findings of an Education Scotland inspection at Mearns Academy and consider applications for the Area Committee Budget. The committee was also scheduled to review the Public Sector Equality Duty and address outstanding business.
Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.15 am
Decisions from Meetings
145 decisions · Page 1 of 29
Aberdeenshire Council and Housing Revenue Account Budget 2026-31
From: Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.15 am - February 26, 2026
...the Aberdeenshire Council decided to approve the revenue and capital budgets for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account for 2026/27, along with indicative budgets for the subsequent four financial years, including a 10% Council Tax increase for 2026/27.
Agreed
Sederunt and Declaration of Members' Interests
From: Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.15 am - February 26, 2026
Agreed
Public Representation on Schools Placings and Exclusions Appeals Committee
From: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.30 am - February 10, 2026
...nominated Ryan Adam, Lorraine Pitman, Mandy Tulloch, and Sarah Purvin to serve as local residents on the School Placings and Exclusions Appeals Committee.
Approve
Public Convenience Strategy 2025-2030
From: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.30 am - February 10, 2026
The Committee is requested to consider and comment on the Public Convenience Strategy in advance of reporting to Business Services Committee.
Approve
APP/2025/1985 - 61-63 High Street, Laurencekirk
From: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.30 am - February 10, 2026
...granted full planning permission for the installation of a flue at 61-63 High Street, Laurencekirk, subject to conditions regarding noise, odour control, and a time limit for commencement.
Grant
Summary
Meetings Attended: 72
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 145