The petition was forwarded to Aberdeenshire Council’s chief executive by the community council after many people were up in arms at proposals agreed between Aberdeenshire Council officials and Robertsons that there would be a like for like replacement of the worn 2G pitch. Many residents called for the pitch to have a 3G pitch, which is much more suitable for football, but less so for hockey.

The petition is to be considered by the Kincardine & Mearns Area Committee at its meeting on 5 June in the Council Chamber, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven.

It is open to the community council to request to speak at the meeting. Individuals with an interest in the issue can also ask to speak. Requests have to be lodged with the Kincardine and Mearns Area Manager no later than noon on Friday 1 June.

I had contacted council officers, knowing that the community council will be meeting in the academy tonight and would want to know what had happened to the petition.