Decision
Analysis
outcome: Both councillors decided to remain and take part in the determination of the items despite their potential conflicts of interest.
summary: The decision involves Councillor Hassan and Councillor Nicol declaring Transparency Statements in relation to specific items on the agenda.
topline: The councillors have decided to participate in decision-making despite potential conflicts of interest.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious as it involves councillors with potential conflicts of interest participating in decision-making.
affected_stakeholders: ["Councillor Hassan", "Councillor Nicol", "Residents"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties influencing the decision.
URL: https://aberdeenshire.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3488
Decision Maker:
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Councillor Hassan declared a Transparency Statement in relation to Item 8 as he was the Formartine Area Committee’s appointed member to the Balmedie Leisure Centre Management Committee. The Centre was referenced in the report but, having applied the objective test, he concluded that he would remain and take part in the determination of the item. Councillor Nicol declared a Transparency Statement in relation to Item 6 as she knew some of the residents who had submitted a representation. Whilst she would always listen to residents’ concerns, she had not provided a view and, having applied the objective test, she concluded that she would remain and take part in the determination of the item.
Date of Decision: June 9, 2026