Echt and Skene Community Council held their AGM on Thursday at Garlogie Hall. Kenny Freeman who represents Kirkton of Skene stood down after 12 years on the committee. He recalled how the Community Council has improved things greatly for his village over that time.

Police Scotland gave their monthly report to the group. They reported that there has been extra road traffic patrolling in the area recently. A request to patrol Echt was made by a member as they thought there was an increase of vehicles speeding through the village.

Also on the agenda were various local planning applications.

The dates and venues of future meetings for the next year were also set:

27 June 2013 – Kirkton of Skene Hall

15 August 2013 – Lynne of Skene Hall

26 September 2013 – Echt Hall

7 November 2013 – Kirkton of Skene Hall

19 December 2013 – Lynne of Skene Hall

30 January 2014 – Dunecht Hall

20 March 2014 – Echt Hall

15 May 2014 – To be confirmed (AGM)