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.

The Liberal Democrats have condemned a decision by just three councillors to make millions of pounds worth of cuts to council services in Aberdeen.

Following the Scottish Government’s relaxation of the lockdown rules, three of Aberdeen’s household waste and recycling centres will be reopening from Monday.

Detailed plans are being drawn up by Aberdeen City Council and its waste contractor SUEZ to safely reopen household waste and recycling centres.

Due to the restrictions imposed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the council has suspended all its grass cutting.

Aberdeen City Libraries have has an online presence for some time and these services have seen an increase in use during the lockdown. All you need to access these services is your library card.

It is a disgrace that the gates of Ruthrieston Outdoor Sports Centre on Pitstruan Place have been broken open, not just once but twice, in recent days.

Scottish Water is urging people to be very careful about what they flush down toilets. In the final two weeks of March, Scottish Water’s sewer response teams cleared 1,343 blocked sewer pipes across the country.

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.