The Marr Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council is scheduled to meet online on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. The meeting agenda includes a review of performance reports from various council services, discussion of the proposed works programme for Landscape Services, and consideration of the allocation of funding for Marr Area Community Councils for the upcoming financial year.

Education and Children's Services Performance

The committee is scheduled to review the Education and Children's Services Year-End Performance Monitoring Report for 2025/26. This report details the directorate's contribution to the council's overarching strategic priorities, as outlined in the Council Plan 2024-2029. The report includes an overview of performance measures with an area perspective, highlighting areas of success and those requiring improvement. For the Marr area, seven out of ten performance measures are reported as being within or exceeding target. Key successes include strong performance in pupils achieving expected Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) levels in English Literacy and Numeracy, and a high percentage of young people successfully completing Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships. Areas identified for improvement include the percentage of two-year-olds accessing funded early learning and childcare, and the number of participants in Live Life Aberdeenshire (LLA) services.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Performance

A performance report from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) for the fourth quarter of 2025/26 (1 January to 31 March 2026) is scheduled for discussion. This report provides an update on the SFRS's local performance in the Marr area against key measures and targets set out in the Aberdeenshire Local Fire and Rescue Plan and the Marr Multi-Member Ward Plan. The report allows elected members to discuss fire and rescue performance and activities within the local area.

Business Services Performance

The committee is scheduled to consider the Business Services' Area Committee Performance Indicator Report, detailing year-end progress for April 2025 to March 2026. This report outlines how Business Services' performance indicators support the Council Plan Priorities 2024-29. Of the 15 performance indicators reported, seven are meeting or exceeding targets, one is amber (just off target), and seven are data-only. Key successes include consistently meeting targets for average call wait times and call abandonment rates for Customer Services, as well as efficient processing times for Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefit claims. An area for improvement identified is the percentage of operational buildings suitable for their current use, with the Marr area's figure being below the Aberdeenshire average and the Scottish average.

Landscape Services Works Programme

The Landscape Services Works Programme for 2026/27 will be presented for approval. This programme details the works and activities planned for delivery within the Marr area, based on available funding and prioritisation by Landscape Services. The report highlights the importance of parks and open spaces for residents' wellbeing and outlines the service's commitment to sustainability and biodiversity, including initiatives like the No Mow Meadows campaign. The proposals include routine, cyclic, and reactive maintenance, as well as planned works, with a focus on partnership working with local community groups.

Marr Area Community Council Funding

The committee will consider the proposed allocations for Marr Area Community Council Grants for the 2026/27 financial year. The report outlines the breakdown of funding for community councils across Aberdeenshire, with a total budget of £72,300 for the year. The Marr Area's allocation is £12,836, which will be distributed based on a fixed grant supplemented by an amount based on the number of electors in each community council area. The report also provides an update on support for Community Councils, including plans for a networking event and the ongoing review of training resources and the Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils.

Other Business

The meeting agenda also includes consideration of a Supplementary Directorate Procurement Plan and the Proposed Sale of the Former Alford Area Office, both of which involve the likely disclosure of exempt information. Additionally, a Supplementary Directorate Procurement Plan for Environment and Infrastructure Services in Marr for 2026/2027 is listed. The committee will also address the Public Sector Equality Duty, requiring members to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between those with protected characteristics and those without.