Colin Simpson - Councillor for Aberdeenshire (Ward 06 - Peterhead South and Cruden)

Councillor Colin Simpson

Scottish Liberal Democrats Ward 06 - Peterhead South and Cruden

Email: cllr.c.simpson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Council: Aberdeenshire

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Buchan Area Committee (Committee Member) School Placings and Exclusions Appeals Committee (Committee Member) Local Review Body (Committee Member) Communities Committee (Substitute) Audit Committee (Committee Member) Aberdeenshire Council (Committee Member) Gypsy/Traveller Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Pre-determination Hearing (Committee Member) ACT2 (Aberdeenshire Charities Trust) (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

121 meetings · Page 1 of 25

Buchan Area Committee Committee Member

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 10.00 am

June 02, 2026, 10:00 am
Audit Committee Committee Member

Audit Committee - Thursday, 28 May 2026 - 10.15 am

May 28, 2026, 10:15 am
Local Review Body Committee Member

Local Review Body - Friday, 22 May 2026 - 10.15 am

May 22, 2026, 10:15 am
Buchan Area Committee Committee Member

Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 10.00 am

May 12, 2026, 10:00 am
Aberdeenshire Council Committee Member

Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 10.15 am

April 30, 2026, 10:15 am

Decisions from Meetings

267 decisions · Page 12 of 54

APP/2024/1850 - Land to the East of Bridgefoot Gaval, Mintlaw

From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to refuse full planning permission for the change of use of an agricultural building to storage and distribution, the siting of a storage container, and the erection of a boundary fence at Land to the East of Bridgefoot Gaval, Mintlaw, due to conflicts with development plan policies regarding the principle of development, sustainable access, impact on residential amenity, and biodiversity net gain.

For Determination

APP/2025/0345 - Site At Alexander Bell Place, New Pitsligo

From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to grant planning permission in principle for the erection of a care home and community garden at Alexander Bell Place, New Pitsligo, subject to conditions detailed in the report, despite the development conflicting with the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2023 Policy H1, because sufficient evidence demonstrated a need for a care home and the suitability of the site for such a development.

For Determination

Longside Traffic Speeds and Safety Measures

From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to address concerns about traffic speeds and safety in Longside, agreed to refer to a Stage 1 Scrutiny to repeat traffic counts and pedestrian crossing assessments considering future developments, include details of all accidents in the village, and receive a report on the impact of the 20mph program.

For Determination

Education Scotland Inspection Report - Strichen School and Nursery Class

From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

...to thank and congratulate the Head Teacher, staff, and pupils of Strichen School and Nursery Class on their positive Education Scotland inspection report, noting a minor error that was verbally advised.

For Determination

Aberdeenshire HSCP Strategic Delivery Plan Performance Report and Draft Strategic Plan

From: Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 10.00 am - October 07, 2025

... to provide feedback to the Integration Joint Board, the Buchan Area Committee agreed to highlight the helpfulness of timelines, request more specific detail in relation to profiles, and emphasize mental health within the Aberdeenshire HSCP's new draft Strategic Plan 2025-2035, while acknowledging the reference to 'wellbeing' as reflective of both mental and physical health.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 121

Average per Month: 4.2

Decisions Recorded: 267