Councillor Tracey Smith

Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 - Fees Review

From: Aberdeenshire Licensing Board - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.15 am - October 29, 2025

...to ensure licensing income covers the costs of providing the licensing service, the Board agreed to consult on proposed fee increases for certain licensing applications, with the intention of implementing changes from April 1, 2026, and considering annual inflationary increases from April 1, 2027.

For Determination

Gambling Act 2005 - Review of Statement of Licensing Principles 2025 - 2028 - to follow

From: Aberdeenshire Licensing Board - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.15 am - October 29, 2025

...the Board approved the finalised Statement of Licensing Principles for the period 2025-2028, authorising the Depute Clerk to proceed with statutory notifications and publication.

For Determination

Date of Next Board Meeting

From: Aberdeenshire Licensing Board - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 10.15 am - October 29, 2025

Approve

Aberdeenshire HSCP Strategic Delivery Plan Performance Report and Draft Strategic Plan

From: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 28th October, 2025 9.30 am - October 28, 2025

... to note the Aberdeenshire HSCP Strategic Delivery Plan Performance Report for 2022-2025 and to provide comments to the Integration Joint Board on the Aberdeenshire HSCP Draft Strategic Plan for 2025-2035, acknowledging financial challenges, highlighting the importance of 'Place' in service delivery, and cautioning a risk regarding service users who do not fit into the Plan's priorities.

Approve

Education Scotland Inspection Report - St Cyrus School & Nursery Class

From: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 28th October, 2025 9.30 am - October 28, 2025

...to note the Education Scotland Inspection Report for St Cyrus School and Nursery Class, commend the joint work on new play equipment, and request that this good practice be shared within Education and Children's Services.

Note