I am pleased that Aberdeen City Council has announced it will restart collecting mixed recycling, food waste and garden waste from wheelie bins from Monday 6th April. This will though be on a reduced frequency.

There are several useful sources of local and national information and advice which can be of help during the Coronavirus (CORVID-19) pandemic.

I know many people are very concerned about the lockdown and restrictions that were announced on Monday, but it is the right course of action.

Aberdeen City Council has launched a free crisis support line to prioritise help for our city’s most vulnerable and at-risk residents. 

Problems are continuing to be caused for people living on and near Deeside Drive by badly and thoughtlessly parked cars. Some cars have even been parked on the recently installed double yellow lines.

After being contacted by a resident, I have asked the council to repair a damaged bollard on Broomhill Road at its junction with Abergeldie Road.

The council has repaired damaged metal access plates in the grass area beside Garthdee Road after I called for action to be taken.

Following the conclusion of the COBRA meeting this afternoon (Thursday 12th March), the First Minister has just informed a news conference and will soon tell Parliament the following:

After being contacted by concerned residents, I have called on council staff to repair potholes in Cranford Road, Duthie Terrace and Montrose Drive.

I am delighted that, after I called for action, the council has now resurfaced the footpath on the western side of Craigielea Avenue.