North Kincardine Rural Community Council met on line tonight. As usual a wide range of issues were discussed. Here are few items that caught my eye.

PC Marc Camus provided his monthly report, mentioning the theft of a £30,000 caravan and drivers speeding through Riverside of Blairs (a 30mph zone) at about 50mph.

Broadband provision was discussed with the differing offers available. Consideration is being given to inviting a speaker from Aberdeenshire Council’s new digital engagement team.

The provision of wreath frames at war memorials and other work would need grants from outside bodies. A long-term solution needs to be found, in particular at Banchory Devenick.

Planning applications were given due attention, including plans for houses at the Old Mill at Maryculter. This was followed by a discussion on complaints about building standards at some Riverside of Blairs houses.

A grant is being given to Corbie Hall at Maryculter for the replacement of pads and a battery at the defibrillator.

The community council is to consider names for more streets in Chapelton.

The next meeting is on 21 March, starting at 7.30pm.