Whilst most of us will be enjoying the Festive break, many people will be working over Christmas and New Year to keep the rest of us safe, secure, and comfortable.

I have urged a senior Council manager to ensure the concrete blocks and obstructing the footpath from South Anderson Drive to Holburn Street are removed without any further delay. 

The Police report for the November meeting of Ashley and Broomhill Community Council is now available. Issues covered include fire raising, housebreaking, road safety, and community safety.

The Police report for the November meeting of Braeside and Mannofield is now available. Issues covered include antisocial behavior, road safety, shoplifting, and community safety.

The Police report for the November meeting of Garthdee Community Council is now available. Issues covered include antisocial behavior, road crime, theft, shoplifting, and community safety.

Council staff have cleared the culvert of the burn that flows under Ruthrieston Crescent after I highlighted the problem. The blockage meant the water was almost up to the level of the pavement.

A further meeting to discuss future arrangements for the Garthdee Controlled Parking Zone is to be held between the Council, RGU, local councillors, Garthdee Community Council, and other community representatives.

Work is set to be carried out in February to reduce the height of some of the speed cushions on Cranford Road. Council staff agreed to do this after I highlighted some drivers’ concerns that cars “bottom out” on some of the speed cushions, even at very low speed.

Council staff have agreed to remove graffiti from a bus shelter on North Deeside Road near its junction with Deeside Gardens.

After I highlighted the problem, Council staff have agreed to repair the illuminated bollards and “lollipop” on the traffic island on Seafield Road between its junctions with Wellbrae Terrace and Seafield Gardens.