Councillors Comment on Banchory Sports Village Announcement

Commenting on the statement today (Thursday) from Provost Bill Howatson welcoming a decision by Aberdeenshire Council to proceed with Banchory Sports Village, Leader of Aberdeenshire Labour & Communities Alliance Cllr Alison Evison (Lab-North Kincardine) said:

“I welcome this announcement today. This is good news for the community in Banchory and the Partnership of Aberdeenshire Labour, Communities Alliance and the SNP remain committed to this project which will bring huge benefits to the area and provide top-class facilities.”

Banchory & Mid-Deeside SNP councillor Eileen Durno added:

“I’m delighted with the public announcement that work is due to start on-site for the Banchory Sports Village in August.

“The local community has been tireless in its fundraising towards the cost and I applaud their efforts; a great example of community co-operation with the council.”