Councillor David Aitchison

Aberdeenshire Council and Housing Revenue Account Budget 2026-31

From: Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.15 am - February 26, 2026

...the Aberdeenshire Council decided to approve the revenue and capital budgets for the General Fund and Housing Revenue Account for 2026/27, along with indicative budgets for the subsequent four financial years, including a 10% Council Tax increase for 2026/27.

Agreed

Sederunt and Declaration of Members' Interests

From: Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 10.15 am - February 26, 2026

Agreed

Public Representation on Schools Placings and Exclusions Appeals Committee

From: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.30 am - February 10, 2026

...nominated Ryan Adam, Lorraine Pitman, Mandy Tulloch, and Sarah Purvin to serve as local residents on the School Placings and Exclusions Appeals Committee.

Approve

Public Convenience Strategy 2025-2030

From: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.30 am - February 10, 2026

The Committee is requested to consider and comment on the Public Convenience Strategy in advance of reporting to Business Services Committee.

Approve

APP/2025/1985 - 61-63 High Street, Laurencekirk

From: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 9.30 am - February 10, 2026

...granted full planning permission for the installation of a flue at 61-63 High Street, Laurencekirk, subject to conditions regarding noise, odour control, and a time limit for commencement.

Grant