Broch Councillor Brian Topping Comments on Sales of South Harbour Road Site

Fraserburgh SNP councillor Brian Topping has welcomed the announcement by Aberdeenshire Council that following a meeting of the council’s Business Services Committee, agreement has been reached to give permission to sell a development site at South Harbour Road in Fraserburgh.

Permission was granted to sell the site, which has lain vacant for a number of years, to George West Ltd. The proposals from the purchaser would see it turned into a mixed-use business and retail site, bringing employment opportunities to the town, generating money for the economy.

Welcoming the announcement from Aberdeenshire Council, Fraserburgh SNP councillor and Chair of the Fraserburgh Regeneration Group Brian Topping added:

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“I very much welcome this announcement, which will see this site developed and contribute to the economy of Fraserburgh and district. I’m particularly pleased that the plans include proposals for a seafood centre of excellence to be located in the town.

“This is a good news announcement for the Broch. As Chair of the Regeneration Group for the town I’m keen to see opportunities like this developed so that local people benefit from increased employment opportunities.”