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.

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.

I have urged the council to clean and repaint the benches and picnic table at the Craigielea Avenue play area.

I am pleased to report that the council has agreed to my request for a bike rack to be installed at Airyhall Library. Hopefully this will be installed soon.

Aberdeen City Council has published details of how it intends to deal with snow and ice over the winter.

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

Scottish Water is currently carrying our work on the sewers at Deeside Park. The sewers at Deeside Park overflowed during the August’s flash floods.

I have recently been contacted by a number of residents concerned about changes to the grass cutting of open spaces in our area.

I am delighted that the council is to restart fortnightly brown bin and mixed recycling collections from Monday 3rd August.