Committee member details


Councillor Charles Buchan
Telephone 07876 475319
Email cllr.c.buchan@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Address c/o Woodhill House
  Westburn Road
Town Aberdeen
Post Code AB16 5GB
Political Party SNP
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Data recorded in this format from - 01 August 2015, for historic information please contact committee.services@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Outside Bodies (2)Close
Title Scotland Excel Close
Description Substitute Member - Decision making capacity
Date 18/05/2017
Meeting Meeting 18/05/2017 10:15:00
Committee Aberdeenshire Council
Title Item 5 - Appointment of Vice Chair and Appointment to Partnerships and Outside Bodies Close
Description As a member of the North Sea Commission
Date 29/09/2016
Meeting Meeting 29/09/2016 10:15:00
Committee Aberdeenshire Council
  http://committees.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/committees.aspx?commid=1&meetid=18290
Declared Interests (28)Close
Title Item 5D Reference No APP/2021/0795 - Full Planning Permission for Erection of Dwellinghouse at Land at Gowanwell, Crudie, Turriff Close
Description Declared an interest by virtue of the applicant being a colleague but, having applied the objective test, each determined that the interest was not clear and substantial and indicated that they would therefore remain and participate in the discussion.
Date 02/11/2021
Meeting Meeting 02/11/2021 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 11 Aberdeenshire Council Outdoor Access Strategy 2018-2021 Review and Outdoor Access Strategy 2021-24 Close
Description Stated that he had a connection to this item by virtue of the fact that he is a member of the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland. However, having applied the objective test, he concluded that there was no conflict of interest and therefore he had no interest to declare
Date 28/09/2021
Meeting Meeting 28/09/2021 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 10 Harbours Works Programme 2021-2022 Close
Description Declared an interest in this item by virtue of the fact that he is a member of the Board of Kimo UK and, having applied the objective test, concluded that he would leave the meeting and take no part in the discussion or decision.
Date 25/05/2021
Meeting Meeting 25/05/2021 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 9 - Kirk Brae, Fraserburgh - Redetermination Order Close
Description Councillor Buchan declared an interest in this item as he is a Member of the Fraserburgh Regeneration Development Partnership and Member of the Board of Fraserburgh 2021. Having applied the objective test, he concluded that his interest was so remote and insignificant that he would remain and participate in the items.
Date 04/05/2021
Meeting Meeting 04/05/2021 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 16 - Glover Birthplace Memorial Garden - Award of Tender Close
Description Councillor Buchan declared an interest as he is a Board Member of Fraserburgh 2021 - remained and participated in the meeting.
Date 30/03/2021
Meeting Meeting 30/03/2021 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 14 - Fraserburgh 2021 Priority Projects: 12-14 High Street - Offer of Grant Funding Close
Description Councillor Buchan declared an interest as he is a Board Member of Fraserburgh 2021 - remained and participated in the meeting.
Date 30/03/2021
Meeting Meeting 30/03/2021 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 15 - Fraserburgh 2021 Priority Projects: 51-55 Broad Street - Offer of Grant Funding Close
Description Councillor Buchan declared an interest as he is a Board Member of Fraserburgh 2021 - remained and participated in the meeting.
Date 30/03/2021
Meeting Meeting 30/03/2021 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 5C Full Planning Permission for the Demolition of Outbuildings, Change of Use, Alterations and Extension to Former Bank (Class 2) to form Hotel (Class 7) with Restaurant and Bar Facilities (Class 3) at Former Bank, 34 Broad Street, Fraserburgh Close
Description Declared an interest in this item as he is a member of the Board of Fraserburgh 2021 but, having applied the objective test, he concluded that the interest was so remote and insignificant that he would remain and participate.
Date 09/03/2021
Meeting Meeting 09/03/2021 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 5 Planning Application Reference No APP/2020/1823 – Full Planning Permission for Erection of Dwellinghouse at Land to the South East of Lothlorien, Memsie, Fraserburgh Close
Description Declared an interest in this item as he owns land in the vicinity of the application and, having applied the objective test, concluded that his interest was clear and substantial and he would leave the meeting and not take part in the discussion or decision relating to this item.
Date 24/11/2020
Meeting Meeting 24/11/2020 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 6 Licensing of Sexual Entertainment Venues – Draft Policy Close
Description declared an interest in this item as he is a substitute Member of the Licensing Sub Committee but, having applied the objective test, concluded that his interest was so remote and insignificant that he would remain and participate.
Date 08/09/2020
Meeting Meeting 08/09/2020 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 8 Fraserburgh 2020 Priority Projects: 1-7 Frithside Street, Offer of Grant Funding Close
Description Declared an interest in this item as he is a member of the Fraserburgh 2021 Board and, having applied the objective test, concluded that the interest was not clear and substantial so they would remain and participate in the item.
Date 05/05/2020
Meeting Meeting 05/05/2020 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 6 Analysis of Attainment and Achievement of Young People in Banff and Buchan Secondary Schools in Accredited Awards, Year ending June 2019. Close
Description Declared an interest in this item as he is an employee of the Scottish Qualifications Authority but, having applied the objective test, concluded that the interest was so remote and insignificant that he would remain and participate in the item.
Date 10/03/2020
Meeting Meeting 10/03/2020 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 13 Infrastructure Services Directorate Procurement Plan 2020/2021 Close
Description Declared an interest in this item as he is a member of the Fraserburgh 20/21 Committee and , having applied the objective test, concluded that the interest was so remote and insignificant that he would remain and participate in the item.
Date 10/03/2020
Meeting Meeting 10/03/2020 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 10, Item 11 and Item 12 Close
Description Declared an interest in these items as he is a members of the Fraserburgh 2021 Regeneration Group, and having applied the objective test, concluded that the interest was so remote and insignificant that he would remain and participate in the items.
Date 18/02/2020
Meeting Meeting 18/02/2020 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 8 Economic Activity in Banff and Buchan - April 2018 - March 2019 Close
Description Declared an interest by virtue of the fact that he is a member of the Fraserburgh Regeneration Development Partnership but each, having applied the objective test, concluded that the interest was not clear and substantial and therefore they would remain in the meeting and take part in the item.
Date 01/10/2019
Meeting Meeting 01/10/2019 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title 16. Education and Children’s Services Supplementary Work Plan. Close
Description The Councillor was involved in setting up the scholar online resource and remained during consideration of this item
Date 30/05/2019
Meeting Meeting 30/05/2019 10:15:00
Committee Education and Children`s Services Committee (from 27 January 2017)
  http://committeesinternal.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/committees.aspx?commid=494&meetid=19402
Title Item 8 Developing Excellence in Our North Coast Communities – Six Month Report Close
Description Declared an interest by virtue of the fact that he is a member of the Fraserburgh Regeneration Development Partnership but having applied the objective test he concluded that the connection was so remote and insignificant that he would remain and participate.
Date 16/04/2019
Meeting Meeting 16/04/2019 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 5 - Analysis of Attainment and Achievement of Young People in Aberdeenshire Secondary Schools in Accredited Awards Year Ending June, 2018. Close
Description As an employee of SQA. He remained and took part in the item, as he considered the interest was remote and insignificant.
Date 11/10/2018
Meeting Meeting 11/10/2018 10:15:00
Committee Education and Children`s Services Committee (from 27 January 2017)
  http://committees.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/committees.aspx?commid=494&meetid=19041
Title Item 10 - Proposed Aberdeen City and Shire Strategic Development Plan Close
Description As a substitute member of the SDPA and as a specific exclusion applied would remain and participate in the meeting.
Date 27/09/2018
Meeting Meeting 27/09/2018 10:15:00
Committee Aberdeenshire Council
  http://committees.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/committees.aspx?commid=1&meetid=19066
Title Item 4 - Revenue Budget 2018-2023 Close
Description Due to occasional work for the SQA. He remained and took part in the item in question as his interest was remote and insignificant.
Date 08/02/2018
Meeting Meeting 08/02/2018 10:15:00
Committee Aberdeenshire Council
  http://committees.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/committees.aspx?commid=1&meetid=18734
Title 12A APP/2016/3410 – Full Planning Permission for Erection of 3 Dwellinghouses at Land North of Cairn Close, Memsie, Fraserburgh Close
Description Has an interest in land ownership application site
Date 05/12/2017
Meeting Meeting 05/12/2017 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 13 Regeneration Funding Request for Fraserburgh South Links Sports Centre for Intervention Co-ordination Project Close
Description Declared an interest as he is a member of the Fraserburgh Regeneration Development Partnership
Date 14/11/2017
Meeting Meeting 14/11/2017 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 14 Regeneration Funding for Fraserburgh Fitness Centre Close
Description Declared an interest as he is a Member of the Fraserburgh Regeneration Development Partnership
Date 14/11/2017
Meeting Meeting 14/11/2017 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 15 Regeneration Funding for Fraserburgh “Super Saturdays” Close
Description Declared an interest in as he is a Member of the Fraserburgh Regeneration Development Partnership.
Date 14/11/2017
Meeting Meeting 14/11/2017 09:30:00
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee
Title Item 15 - Key Partners Core Funding Awards 2017/18 Close
Description As a member of the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Date 23/03/2017
Meeting Meeting 23/03/2017 10:15:00
Committee Education and Children`s Services Committee (from 27 January 2017)
  http://committees.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/committees.aspx?commid=494&meetid=18744
Title Item 5 - Beechgrove Planning Application Close
Description As member of Banff & Buchan Area Committee
Date 26/10/2016
Meeting Meeting 26/10/2016 10:15:00
Committee Aberdeenshire Council
  http://committees.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/committees.aspx?commid=1&meetid=18573
Title Item 11 - Support to Lifelong Learning Organisations 2016/17 Close
Description a Director of the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Date 26/05/2016
Meeting Meeting 26/05/2016 10:15:00
Committee Education Learning And Leisure Committee (from Jan 2007 to Jan 2017)
  http://committees.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/committees.aspx?commid=274&meetid=18277
Title Member of Fraserburgh & District Community Safety Group Close
Description Item 5 - Members of Fraserburgh and District Community safety group, but continued to take part in the discussion and decision
Date 03/11/2015
Committee Banff and Buchan Area Committee