Councillor Trevor Mason

The Garioch Area Committee agreed to note updates on 2025-26 works and approve proposals for allocating Revenue funding for Roads and Bridges. The committee also commented to the Infrastructure Services Committee on proposals for Capital funding for Roads and Bridges, suggesting non-ring fenced funding be considered for other infrastructure priorities due to existing flood study backlogs.

The Garioch Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council noted a verbal update from the Area Manager on 12 May 2026. The update concerned the Statement of Outstanding Business, specifically regarding battery storage sites and the Thainstone site. The committee's outstanding business includes monitoring commitments for training and equipment for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and requesting a briefing on the Thainstone site.

The Garioch Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council approved the Declaration of Members' Interests on 12 May 2026. Councillor Lonchay declared an interest in the Asset Transfer item and left the meeting during its consideration.

The Garioch Area Committee decided to grant full planning permission for a change of use of open space to garden ground and to form a driveway. This decision was made on 21/04/2026. The committee agreed to grant permission subject to conditions including the implementation of tree protection measures and the construction of the driveway to specific standards.

The Garioch Area Committee decided to defer consideration of the application on 21/04/2026. Officers were instructed to seek more detailed information about the buildings on site, their uses and relationship, clarify if any car parking is on arable land, and obtain detailed floor plans of the buildings.