Whilst Kaimhill Library and Ferryhill Library remain temporarily closed, Airyhall Library is open for limited browsing and computer access.

I recently met with representatives of TSB about the bank’s announcement that it will close its Mannofield branch on 23rd June 2021. I have made it clear to TSB that many local residents oppose the planned closure.

Very disappointingly, a replacement bus shelter on he northern side Great Western Road at Mannofield Church will not be installed until early next year.

People have told me how surprised and shocked they are at TSB’s announcement that it plans to close its Mannofield branch. The closure is scheduled for 23rd June next year.

The September police report for Braeside and Mannofield has now been published.

After being contacted by residents, I asked the council to take action over problems with street trees on several local roads.

It is great to see many of the hospitality venues in our area open again. If you can, please support these local businesses.

After being contacted by a resident, I asked the council to clean and repaint the bench at the Mannofield shops. The bench has now been cleaned and repainted.

The flash floods on Wednesday 12th August damaged homes, schools and roads in our area.

The bus shelter outside Mannofield Church on Great Western Road, which was very badly damaged in an accident in July, is to be replaced.