Decision

The Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee has provided comments on school transport provision and playground equipment relocation at Kinneff.

Analysis

outcome: The Committee provided comments to the Education and Children's Services Committee for consideration.

summary: The decision involves school transport provision and playground equipment relocation at Kinneff.

topline: The Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee has provided comments on school transport provision and playground equipment relocation at Kinneff.

reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious as it involves school communities, parents, and potentially playground equipment relocation.

affected_stakeholders: ["school communities", "parents", "Kinneff residents"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://aberdeenshire.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3476

Decision Maker: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: A statutory consultation on the proposal to permanently close Kinneff School took place in January - March 2026. This is the final report on the statutory consultation.

Content: Committee provided the following comments to Education and Children’s Services Committee for their consideration:   1.    Committee welcomed the public consultation which had taken place with both school communities. 2.    Clarity on school transport provision to be made clear for parents affected. 3.    If recommendations are approved can the playground equipment at Kinneff be moved.

Date of Decision: June 9, 2026