Councillor Colin Simpson
Email: cllr.c.simpson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Council: Aberdeenshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
121 meetings · Page 1 of 25
Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 2 June 2026 - 10.00 am
Audit Committee - Thursday, 28 May 2026 - 10.15 am
Local Review Body - Friday, 22 May 2026 - 10.15 am
Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 12 May 2026 - 10.00 am
Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 30 April 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