Community councillors voted in favour of a like-for-like replacement, as preferred by the school. Others backed a pitch which would be primarily suitable for football, but less so for other sports. Aberdeenshire Council officers set out the background, including how the decision was reached.

Community councillors also discussed a planning application by Asda for a drive-through takeway between a new filling station and the recycling area of the car park. A number of concerns are to be raised with Aberdeenshire Council.

The meeting heard that unless volunteers come forward tonight there will be no Portlethen gala this year. The crunch meeting starts at 7pm in the CLD wing of the academy.

Sgt Neil Grant attended, touching on a number of issues, including targeting thoughtless parking at the primary schools, shoplifting, and thefts from unlocked homes (including car keys, resulting in vehicles being stolen).

Ron Sharp was re-elected chairperson, with Ian Bruce as vice-chairperson, Mike Lloyd-Wiggins as secretary, Alison Duncan as treasurer, and Derek Johnson as planning officer. Gillian Tait is now a full member of the community council.