A number of parents have said they are concerned about how the bus service for school pupils between Mannofield and Hazlehead operated on Wednesday 21st August.

After I called for action, Aberdeen City Council has pruned low growing branches on street trees on a number of roads in our area.

Aberdeen City Council has now agreed to replace more dead and missing street trees on roads in our area. I am pleased the council has agreed to my request to replace these dead and missing trees.

The council’s Roads Service has agreed to fill potholes and repair broken areas in more roads in our area after I highlighted problems and urged that action was taken.

The Roads Service has agreed to fill potholes and repair broken areas in streets in our area after I highlighted problems and urged that action was taken.

Council staff have agreed to a request I made and will either replace or refurbish the benches and picnic table at the play area at Craigielea Gardens.

Earlier this month I urged the council to treat weeds growing in street gutters and on pavements across our area. I took this action after being contacted by concerned residents.

Thank you to everyone who has contacted me about problems with council grass cutting of open spaces in our area. I have highlighted to council staff every problem raised with me. I am also arranging to meet the manager responsible for grass cutting.

I have been told by the council’s roads staff that Thorngrove Avenue is due to be resurfaced between 13th and 20th August.

The May police report for Braeside and Mannofield has now been published. Issues covered include road safety, traffic offences, antisocial behaviour and theft. The report also includes information about local police engagement and national police campaigns.