Councillor Mark Findlater

Annual Scrutiny and Improvement Report

From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 9.30 am - September 09, 2025

...to approve the Annual Scrutiny and Improvement Report, which includes highlights of key scrutiny activity undertaken by the Committee over the past year and outlines areas for inclusion in the scrutiny programme for the coming year, and to agree the proposed programme of scrutiny activity for 2025/2026.

Approve

Banff and Buchan Area Committee Budget 2024/2025 - Towns & Villages Fund - Year End Update and Outcomes

From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 19th August, 2025 9.30 am - August 19, 2025

...to approve the outcomes of the 2024/2025 Towns and Villages Amenity and Improvement Fund, which allocated a total of £9,486.80 to projects from 9 groups, as detailed in the provided appendices.

Approve

Public Sector Equality Duty

From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 19th August, 2025 9.30 am - August 19, 2025

Agreed

Statement of Outstanding Business

From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 19th August, 2025 9.30 am - August 19, 2025

Agreed

Banff & Buchan Coastal Communities Fund (Ocean Winds): Second Tranche

From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 19th August, 2025 9.30 am - August 19, 2025

...to award £914 to Banff and Macduff Community Council, £1,561 to Banff Castle Community Association, and £3,922 to INVERSPORT from the Banff & Buchan Coastal Communities Fund (Ocean Winds): Second Tranche, while also noting the responsibility of each group to ensure all relevant permissions are in place.

Approve