Lack of members

Elsewhere in Aberdeenshire, the Mid Deeside Community Council (MDCC) is on the brink of collapse due to a lack of members.

A full meeting of Aberdeenshire Council will decide on its future this Wednesday. Councillors will consider whether to back the decision of the Marr area committee on September 27 to “dissolve” the MDCC.

Former member of the Peterhead Community Council, Stephen Calder, said it had faced a similar situation to the Ellon group after its membership dropped below 10 – forcing it to disband in August.

He said this had left them unable to function, but is still hopeful it can reform.

He said “fresh blood” could be the saviour.