New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Brodinch Road, Sheddocksley Road

Start Date and Time : 22 August 2022 08:00
End Date and Time : 26 August 2022 17:00
Location : Brodinch Road, Sheddocksley Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 22 August 2022, until 17:00 on 26 August 2022, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Brodinch Road, Aberdeen, from its junction with Sheddocksley Road to the boundary between numbers 34 and 36 Brodinch Road.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of Brodinch Road, Aberdeen, from its junction with Sheddocksley Road to the boundary between numbers 34 and 36 Brodinch Road, and on either side of Sheddocksley Road, Aberdeen, from the northern gable of number 61 Sheddocksley Road to the southern gable of number 75 Sheddocksley Road.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owners’ expense. Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during works for BT Openreach.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Wright Traffic Management on 01466 751316, or info@wtm.scot
Alternate Route : An alternative route is available via Sheddocksley Road, Bellfield Road, and Brodinch Place.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Kingswood Drive (Phase 2) / Kingswells Drive

Start Date and Time : 08 August 2022 04:00 
End Date and Time : 14 August 2022 17:00

Location : Kingswood Drive (Phase 2) / Kingswells Drive

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 on 08 August 2022, until 17:00 on 14 August 2022, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Kingswood Drive, Aberdeen, between Coldstone Avenue and Village Centre and a prohibition of driving on Kingswells Drive, Aberdeen between South junction of Coull Gardens and Kingswood Drive.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during ACC carriageway resurfacing works. 

Alternate Route : C89C Chapel of Stoneywood – Fairley Road 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Kingswood Drive (Phase 1)

Start Date and Time : 01 August 2022 04:00
End Date and Time : 07 August 2022 17:00

Location : Kingswood Drive

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 on 01 August 2022, until 17:00 on 07 August 2022, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Kingswood Drive, Aberdeen, from South junction of Kingswells Drive to Kingswells Crescent.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of road. The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owners’ expense.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during ACC carriageway resurfacing works.

Alternate Route : Kingswells Drive

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Chapel of Stoneywood – Fairley Road / Fairley Road

Start Date and Time : 25 July 2022 04:00 
End Date and Time : 31 July 2022 17:00

Location : Chapel of Stoneywood – Fairley Road / Fairley Road 
Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 on 25 July 2022, until 17:00 on 31 July 2022, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Chapel of Stoneywood – Fairley Road, Aberdeen, from Fairley Road to Prime Four Crescent.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of road. There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of Fairley Road, Aberdeen between Chapel of Stoneywood and Kingswood Drive.

There will also be a suspension of the 7.5t weight restriction on Fairley Road between Old Lang Stracht and Kingswood Drive.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owners’ expense.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during ACC carriageway resurfacing works. 

Alternate Route : Fairley Road, Kingswood Drive and vice versa 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Gairsay Road

Start Date and Time : 02 August 2022 07:00 
End Date and Time : 09 August 2022 18:00

Location : Gairsay Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 07:00 on 02 August 2022, until 18:00 on 09 August 2022, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Gairsay Road, Aberdeen, from the access road at the side of number 13 Gairsay Road to the access to the construction site.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of road. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owners’ expense.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during sewer connection works. Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to JKR Contractors on 01358 701665, or info@jkrcontractors.com 
Alternate Route : An alternative route is available via Stronsay Drive, Eday Road, and Eday Drive. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Whitemyres Avenue

Start Date and Time : 08 August 2022 08:00 
End Date and Time : 12 August 2022 17:00

Location : Whitemyres Avenue

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 8 August 2022, until 17:00 on 12 August 2022, is to impose a temporary no-waiting restriction on either side of Whitemyres Avenue, Aberdeen, from its junction with Mastrick Drive to a point 50m in a westerly direction.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owners’ expense.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during works for BT Openreach.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Wright Traffic Management on 01466 751316, or info@wtm.scot 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Mastrick Drive

Start Date and Time : 21 July 2022 09:00

End Date and Time : 22 July 2022 06:30

Location : Mastrick Drive

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 09:00 on 21 July 2022, until 06:30 on 22 July 2022, is to close Mastrick Drive, Aberdeen, from its junction with Lang Stracht to the exit from Peter Vardy.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during works for Scottish Water.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Contraflow on 01738 449901, or scottishwater@contraflow.co.uk 

Alternate Route : An alternative route is available via Lang Stracht, Whitemyres Place, and Whitemyres Avenue.

New Temporary Traffic Lights Imposed – Springhill Road

Start Date and Time : 27 June 2022 09:30

End Date and Time : 27 June 2022 15:30

Location : Springhill Road

Description : There will be temporary traffic signals at 180 Springhill Road North of the Sheddockley Sports Center. These lights will be in operation between 09:30 7 15:30 on the 27th June and WILL include a Pedestrian Crossing. This is to protect public safety during street lighting works. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Sheddocksley Road

Start Date and Time : 20 June 2022 08:00 
End Date and Time : 14 August 2022 17:00 
Location : Sheddocksley Road

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 20 June 2022 until 17:00 on 14 August 2022, is to impose a temporary prohibition of waiting on either side of Sheddocksley Road, Aberdeen, from number Auchlea Road to Sheddocksley Drive, between 08:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday, for the durations of the works.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during ACC footway resurfacing. 

All Change At The Town House

There was a ‘changing of the guard’ at the Town House yesterday (18 May 2022) following agreement between the Scottish Liberal Democrat and SNP councillors to form a partnership for five years to run Aberdeen City Council. This happened at the first meeting of the new Council following recent elections which saw both group gain one seat each, resulting in a majority within the chamber.

The city council has required coalitions since 2003 following the introduction of the Single Transferrable Vote system whereby you rank council candidates in order of preference. From the 1950s to 2003, the city was run by a succession of Labour majorities. However, in 2003, the Liberal Democrats ended Labour dominance. From 2003 to 2007, the Council was run by a coalition of 20 Liberal Democrats and 3 Conservatives. From 2007 to 2012, there was a Liberal Democrat / SNP coalition. From 2012 to 2022, a Labour / Conservative / Independent coalition was in charge of the city council.

Over the past two weeks the different groups have had discussions with each other to identify whether or not a deal could be struck to run the city. The 11 Labour councillors confirmed that they would not enter into a formal coalition with any other political group but they were willing to work with other groups as long as those groups were prepared to support and action the Labour manifesto. This effectively made it impossible for either Labour (with 11 councillors) or the Conservatives (with 8 councillors) to reach the required minimum of 23 councillors needed to run the city. Talks continued between the SNP and Liberal Democrat groups to establish whether or not they could agree a way forward.

Liberal Democrat member for Kingswells, Sheddocksley & Summerhill, Steve Delaney said, “Our starting point was always going to be our manifesto. We were elected on what we said we would deliver and, unless we could bring forward the bulk of what was in our manifesto we would been letting down those who had put their trust in us. In the end we came up with a policy statement which does exactly that”.

Steve, continued, “In addition to manifesto commitments I agreed to a partnership with the SNP to deliver stability for the city over the next five years. There were no other alternatives available for running the city council. At the Council meeting yesterday the Conservatives and Labour confirmed they would not revive their decade long coalition.

“It’s worth stating emphatically that I do not support Scottish independence. My three Liberal Democrat colleagues on the council share that view. The Scottish Liberal Democrats oppose independence and an independence referendum. Absolutely none of this has changed, nor will it”.

“This is a local solution for local circumstances. We have concluded an agreement with SNP councillors which focuses on investing in our crumbling infrastructure and taking forward improvements to services which are within the remit of the council. Although our policy statement is lengthy and not everything can be progressed from day one, our top priorities will be education, housing, infrastructure and the environment. Given that our position on the future of the United Kingdom is diametrically opposed to that of the SNP, both groups have agreed to disagree on this issue and to work together on maintaining and improving our local services in Aberdeen”.

Some key Liberal Democrat priorities for the city which will be taken forward include

  • abolishing the Brown Bin charge;
  • more curriculum choices in schools;
  • improving music education;
  • a new £1million road safety fund;
  • Resurfacing at least 40km of roads and 40km of pavements each year so that by 2032 at least 80% of our roads and pavements are in good condition.
  • investment in green transport – walking and cycling
  • campaigning to reverse underfunding of our city
  • addressing the climate change emergency and moving the city towards a sustainable net zero position.

Steve concluded, “After ten years of the Labour, Conservative and Independent coalition, Aberdeen voted for change. We could have stood on the sidelines and made plenty of noise or we could step up, take responsibility and deliver on the promises we made to those who put their trust in us.

“We didn’t like the terms administration – which nobody understands – or coalition, so instead we are describing ourselves as a partnership. The SNP are indeed the larger of the two groups but the deal agreed with them takes us forward as partners in the running of the city.

“Our leader Ian Yuill becomes co-leader of Aberdeen City Council, Martin Greig becomes Convenor of the Education Committee, our new member Desmond Bouse is Vice-Convenor of Planning. I am Vice-Convenor of the Licensing Committee and Depute Provost”.

Liberal Democrats Launch City Election Manifesto

Aberdeen Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto – “Putting the Sparkle Back in the Granite City” – for the 5th May Council elections.

Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Ian Yuill said, “Aberdeen is a city with a long and proud heritage, a city with a record of valuing education, a city with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a city which embraces links across Europe and around the world.

“Sadly, over the last ten years the City Council has been led by a coalition of Conservative, Labour and Independent councillors which has more than doubled the Council’s non-housing capital debt to over £1,068 million pounds. This is the equivalent of £4,664 for every adult and child in Aberdeen. The Conservative, Labour and Independent councillors have pursued large vanity projects rather than focussing on providing the key services upon which people depend.

“Aberdeen’s most valued asset is its citizens, and the Liberal Democrats are committed to improving life chances and the quality of life for all. Our 2022 election manifesto focuses on delivering that.

“The Liberal Democrats are committed to putting the sparkle back into the granite city.”

Key points in the Liberal Democrats’ plans for Aberdeen and the City Council include:

✅ Taking action to improve educational opportunities for Aberdeen’s young people.

✅ Transforming the quality of our city’s environment through positive green policies, including planting one million trees over the next ten years.

✅ Improving transport within our city, including £40 million of investment over five years in repairing and resurfacing Aberdeen’s crumbling roads and pavements.

✅ Making streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

✅ Developing Aberdeen’s economy in a genuine partnership with the private sector, third sector and residents.

✅ Revitalising our city centre.

✅ Delivering, with partners, over the next ten years, thousands of homes for social rent.

Councillor Martin Greig, Depute Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, added, “Education is the key investment for our city’s future. Aberdeen’s children and young people deserve the best possible education so they can meet the challenges of the twenty first century. The Liberal Democrats will focus on providing high quality education in good quality school buildings.”

Liberal Democrat Housing and Transport Spokesperson Councillor Steve Delaney added, “There are over 5,000 people on Aberdeen’s council house waiting list. The Liberal Democrats want to eliminate that waiting list by building, with partners, 5,000 homes for social rent over the next ten years. Most of those 5,000 homes will be council houses.”

Steve Delaney added, “The Liberal Democrats also want to tackle the terrible state of many roads and pavements in Aberdeen. Our manifesto includes a plan to invest in resurfacing and properly repairing roads and pavements.”

Ian Yuill concluded, “After the Council election on 5th May, Aberdeen’s Liberal Democrat councillors will work to deliver the best possible services, to strengthen our economy and to make Aberdeen an even better place to live, do business, work, be educated and enjoy life.”

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Springhill Road

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Start Date and Time : 04 May 2022 19:00 
End Date and Time : 04 May 2022 23:59 

Location : Springhill Road

Description : The effect of the order is to impose a temporary one-way restriction on Springhill Road, Aberdeen, between its junctions Lang Stracht and Sheddocksley Drive.

The permitted direction of travel will be northbound only.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during traffic signal detector repairs.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Lochwynd on 0141 781 4477 or at sales@lochwynd.com 

Alternate Route : An alternative route for southbound vehicles is available via Greenfern Road, Fernhill Drive, and Lang Stracht. 

Aberdeen’s Liberal Democrat Budget Proposals

Aberdeen’s Liberal Democrat councillors yesterday proposed investing in education, abolishing the Garden Tax, repairing crumbling roads and pavements, and enhancing Aberdeen’s environment at Aberdeen City Council’s budget meeting. 

Liberal Democrat Group Leader Ian Yuill said: “The Liberal Democrats’ priorities are education, the environment and repairing Aberdeen’s crumbling roads and pavements. 

“Our proposals include investing over £46 million in city schools, abolishing the hated Garden Tax and investing in properly maintaining Aberdeen’s roads and pavements. Things that affect the whole city. It is important that the council gets the basics right.” 

Key points of the Liberal Democrats’ budget proposals included: 

  • Investing £46.4 million in education buildings including a new primary school for Torry, relocating St. Peter’s School, improving nursery facilities at St. Joseph’s School and £2 million to increase capacity at Bucksburn Academy.
  • Abolishing the Garden Tax, the unpopular charge made to collect residents’ garden waste from brown bins. 
  • Investing an extra £14 million over five years in repairing roads and pavements across Aberdeen. This would pay to resurface up to 70 miles of road surface. 
  • Investing in improving Aberdeen’s environment including tree planting and action to enhancing biodiversity. 
  • Improving road safety by creating a Road Safety Fund and rolling out 20mph speed limits in all residential areas in Aberdeen. 
  • Investing £16 million in improving charging facilities for electric vehicles in Aberdeen. This is the equivalent of over 3,200 fast chargers. 
  • Investigating the feasibility of planting rose beds at key points alongside Anderson Drive. 
  • Investigating generating green energy using ground source heat pumps in council playing fields and parks. 
  • A 3.3% increase in council tax. 
  • Cutting by £50 million to £100 million the funds allocated to the City Centre and Beach Masterplans.  

Ian Yuill said, “Despite the huge cuts forced on the council by the Scottish Government, the Liberal Democrat have once again focused resources on our priorities of education, Aberdeen’s roads and pavements and our environment.” 

Bus Route Diversions in South Sheddocksley

Lewis Road is being resurfaced between 28th February and 20th March. As a result of this, the road is closed and only access to homes is permitted. The No 23 bus is currently being diverted around the new development at Maidencraig, missing out the whole of the South Sheddocksley loop. 

Lib Dem councillor Steve Delaney, who lives locally, said, “The resurfacing of Lewis Road is very welcome but of course resurfacing this length of road and maintaining access to people’s homes has been challenging and a few problems have arisen. I have been working with the council to try to resolve as many of these as possible”.

“It was also brought to my attention that a small number of motorists had been driving too fast over the construction site, potentially putting the work force at risk. I would therefore ask that anyone who does not need to take their car out, leaves it at home for the next few days. If you do need to drive, please do so, but be particularly mindful of the safety of staff working on site. Thank you”.

Two issues stood out as affecting quite a sizeable number of people, both  were related to the height difference between footway and carriageway (under construction)as the old road surface was removed. This was causing difficulties for wheelchair users as the step was high for them to get back up onto the footway on the other side. In addition, the gap between the carriageway (under construction) in Lewis Road and that of Barvas Walk was making it difficult for residents to get in and out of Barvas Walk.

Steve continued, “Both the council and the contractor have been amenable to trying to resolve the concerns I have raised with them. Accordingly, temporary ramps are already being put in place at the dropped kerbs as well as at the entrance to  Barvas Walk”. 

In addition, the contractor was making good progress over this first week and we are now looking at a completion date of 9th March for the resurfacing of the entire road. It’s likely some minor works such as lining may need to be done after that date. However, the road re-surfacing should, subject to weather conditions, be completed by then and fully re-opened to all traffic”. 

Meanwhile the council has agreed to put out relevant information through their social media accounts. I appreciate not everyone is online, so please pass the word around your neighbours, especially people who may not  be online and do make regular use of the bus service”.

“With regard to the No 23 bus, this is expected to return to the Sheddocksley loop from Monday 7th March. It will not be able to completely follow the normal  route until the resurfacing has been completed. However, it will follow a modified route which should involve a much lesser walking distance to a bus stop than it has over this past week”.

Details of bus route diversions can be found on the FirstAberdeen website. You can keep up with the latest on the resurfacing and the buses through the council’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Derbeth Crescent

Start Date and Time : 07 March 2022 04:00
End Date and Time : 20 March 2022 17:00

Location : Derbeth Crescent

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 on 07 March, 2022 until 17:00 on 20 March, 2022, is to impose a prohibition of driving on Derbeth Crescent, Aberdeen, in its entirety.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of carriageway for any purpose for the duration of the works.

Access will be maintained for disabled badge holders when possible however delays maybe likely in order to move plant to allow safe access.

The restrictions are in the interests of public safety during ACC carriageway resurfacing works.
Alternate Route : Lewis Road, Lang Stracht (A944), Springhill Road, Sheddocksley Drive and vice versa

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Lewis Road

Start Date and Time : 21 February 2022 04:00
End Date and Time : 27 March 2022 17:00

Location : Lewis Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 on 21 February, 2022 until 17:00 on 27 March, 2022, is to impose a prohibition of driving on Lewis Road, Aberdeen, from Lang Stracht to Benbecula Road.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of carriageway for any purpose for the duration of the works.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones.

Local access/egress only will be maintained from Benbecula Road side when possible and safe to do so.

The restrictions are in the interests of public safety during ACC carriageway resurfacing works.

Alternate Route : Lang Stracht, Skye Road, Arran Avenue

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Mastrick Road / Willowpark Crescent / Willowpark Road

Start Date and Time : 28 February 2022 08:00 
End Date and Time : 27 March 2022 17:00

Location : Mastrick Road / Willowpark Crescent / Willowpark Road

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 28 February 2022, until 17:00 on 27 March 2022, is to impose a temporary no-waiting restriction on both sides of Mastrick Road, Aberdeen, from no. 37 to Willowpark Crescent, both sides of Willowpark Crescent from no. 116 to no. 25, both sides of Willowpark Road from Willowpark Crescent to Willowpark Place.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during ACC street lighting column upgrade works. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Summerhill Terrace

Start Date and Time : 14 February 2022 08:00 
End Date and Time : 18 February 2022 17:00

Location : Summerhill Terrace

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on Monday, 14 February 2022, until 17:00 on Friday, 18 February 2022, is to impose a temporary no-waiting restriction on both sides of Summerhill Terrace, Aberdeen, from East boundary of number 13 to West boundary of number 19.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during street lighting underground fault repairs. 

Alternate Route : N/A

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Summerhill Road

Start Date and Time : 13 January 2022 08:00
End Date and Time : 18 January 2022 22:00

Location : Summerhill Road

Description : Summerhill Road, Aberdeen, will be one-way southbound between Lang Stracht and Summerhill Drive from 08:00 on 13 January 2022, until 22:00 on 18 January 2022.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during urgent works for Scottish Water.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Contraflow on 01738 449901, or scottishwater@contraflow.co.uk

Alternate Route : An alternative route for northbound vehicles is available via Summerhill Terrace, Stronsay Place, and Stronsay Drive.

Changes in Temporary Traffic Order – Sheddocksley Road

Start Date and Time : 05 January 2022 04:00 
End Date and Time : 27 February 2022 17:00

Location : Sheddocksley Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 on 05 January, 2022 until 17:00 on 27 February, 2022, is to impose a temporary prohibition of waiting on both sides of Sheddocksley Road, Aberdeen, between its junction with Sheddocksley Drive to Maidencraig Place.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during ACC footway resurfacing works. 

Temporary Traffic Order – Village Centre, Kingswells

Start Date and Time : 10 January 2022 08:00 
End Date and Time : 16 January 2022 17:00

Location : Village Centre, Kingswells

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 10 January, 2022 until 17:00 on 16 January, 2022, is to impose a temporary prohibition of waiting on either side of Village Centre, Kingswells, from Kingswood Mews to adjacent to Co-Operative Shop.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during footway resurfacing works. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Mastrick Junction

Start Date and Time : 29 November 2021 07:00
End Date and Time : 03 December 2021 22:00

Location : Mastrick Junction

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 29 November 2021, until 17:00 on 03 December 2021, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Mastrick Junction, Aberdeen, from the boundary between numbers 18 and 20 Mastrick Junction to its junction with Cairnwell Avenue.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of road.

Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

An alternative route is available via Mastrick Road and Upper Mastrick Way.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during telecom works.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Stronsay Drive

Start Date and Time : 22 November 2021 07:00
End Date and Time : 03 December 2021 17:00

Location : Stronsay Drive

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 07:00 on Monday, 22 November 2021, until 17:00 on Friday, 3 December 2021, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Stronsay Drive, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Lang Stracht and Stronsay Crescent.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of road.

An alternative route is available via Lang Stracht, Summerhill Road, Summerhill Terrace and Stronsay Place.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during water connection works.

Changes in Temporary Traffic Order – Sheddocksley Road

Start Date and Time : 30 November 2021 04:00 
End Date and Time : 13 January 2022 17:00

Location : Sheddocksley Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 on 30 November, 2021 until 17:00 on 13 January, 2022, is to impose a temporary prohibition of waiting on both sides of Sheddocksley Road, Aberdeen, between its junction with Sheddocksley Drive to Maidencraig Place.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during ACC footway resurfacing works. 

Changes in Temporary Traffic Order – East Main Avenue

Start Date and Time : 30 November 2021 04:00
End Date and Time : 13 January 2022 17:00

Location : East Main Avenue

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 on 30 November, 2021 until 17:00 on 13 January, 2022, is to impose a temporary prohibition of waiting on both sides of East Main Avenue, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Arnage Drive and Mastrick Drive.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during ACC footway resurfacing works.

Where Does Steve Stand On Union Street Pedestrianisation?

Aberdeen’s ruling Labour and Conservative councillors have pressed ahead with the next phase of their City Centre Masterplan in which they intend to commit up to £150m of public borrowing to deliver on their wish list.

The plans went before the City Growth & Resources Committee on 12th November 2012, rather than being tabled to all 45 councillors at a full council meeting as would be the norm for proposals of this magnitude.

Kingswells, Sheddocksley, Summerhill councillor Steve Delaney gives his views on the handling of this major proposal and, in particular, with respect to the pedestrianisation of Union Street from Bridge Street to Market Street which is effectively being imposed rather than returning to its former (fully open) state and then going through due process to allow everyone to have their say.

Steve said, “Decisions of this magnitude need to be taken by all councillors. That’s what used to happen at full council meetings, but instead, myself and indeed the majority of councillors of all parties were excluded from participating in this debate and from representing their constituents. Having said that, I value and fully support the contributions made to this debate by Liberal Democrat Group Leader Ian Yuill in which he conveyed the agreed position of Aberdeen’s Liberal Democrat councillors.”

“In an ideal word the main shopping section of Union Street should be pedestrianised as we have seen done elsewhere. The main issue is that Aberdeen’s streets were not built in a grid-like fashion as was the case in Glasgow, which makes it difficult to divert traffic easily and creates significant hold ups for all, but in particular, public transport users, as we move towards a carbon neutral economy. In addition we need our city centre to be accessible to all our citizens and there is no possibility of maintaining accessibility to this area for disabled citizens, especially those with mobility issues, if we close it off to all traffic”.

“The closure of Union Street from Union Terrace to Market Street was a temporary measure which was needed on public health grounds and it should now be removed. These plans have been pushed through without full council scrutiny and without giving adequate time for consultation with the Disability Equity Partnership, many of whose users will be unable to access this space. In addition, the inconvenience caused to regular bus users who visit the city centre for reasons other than employment, is likely to make them think twice about future visits to our city centre once this pedestrianisation goes ahead. This is something that nobody would wish to see happen”.

“Splashing the cash to the tune of £150 million without the fullest consultation and maximum scrutiny just shouldn’t be happening. Not only does it burden the repayment of this debt on future generations, it also severely restricts the financial capacity of future councils to do what’s in the best interests of our city. And, though I wish Aberdeen Football Club well, I can see no circumstances under which council tax payers’ money should be used to build a football stadium. Public money must not be used to fund private businesses, no matter what business that is.”

“I remain disgusted by the manner in which Aberdeen’s Labour and Conservative councillors have mishandled a set of proposals which could and should have involved everyone, both within the chamber and in every home across the city. If the city is to invest this much money in its future, it needs to take its citizens with it.”

City Centre/Beach Masterplan & Union Street Pedestrianisation Pushed Through By Just Four Councillors

Commenting on today’s (12th November) decisions about the future of Aberdeen’s city centre and beach, Councillor Ian Yuill, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Aberdeen City Council, said, “The decisions before the Committee were the most important the Council has faced since I was first elected over 27 years ago. They will affect our city for decades to come. Yet the vast majority of councillors had no say – these proposals were voted for by just four councillors and only passed on the Convener’s casting vote.  

“Its shameful that the Conservative and Labour councillors proceeded to make this decision after hearing a plea from a representative of the Chair and Vice Chair of Aberdeen’s Disability Equity Partnership for more time to be allowed for people to be consulted about the proposals.

Turning to the proposals for Aberdeen Beach, Ian Yuill said, “The Liberal Democrats remain totally opposed to spending any council funds on building a stadium for Aberdeen FC. We wish Aberdeen FC well but do not believe public money should be used to build a stadium at the Beach for the football club.

In relation to the temporary “Spaces for People” changes in the city centre, Ian Yuill said, “When these changes were introduced, people were told they were a temporary response to the pandemic emergency. Despite that assurance, the Conservative and Labour councillors voted to keep the central part of Union Street closed to all vehicles – including buses. The Liberal Democrats believe that the City Council should have kept its word, removed all the Spaces for People changes and reopened the central part of Union Street to all traffic.”

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – East Main Avenue

Start Date and Time : 26 November 2021 04:00 
End Date and Time : 12 January 2022 17:00

Location : East Main Avenue

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 on 29 November, 2021 until 17:00 on 12 January, 2022, is to impose a temporary prohibition of waiting on both sides of East Main Avenue, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Arnage Drive and Mastrick Drive.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during ACC footway resurfacing works. 

Changes in Temporary Traffic Order – Burnbrae Crescent / Burnbrae Place / Burnbrae Avenue

Start Date and Time : 01 November 2021 04:00
End Date and Time : 14 November 2021 17:00

Location : Burnbrae Crescent / Burnbrae Place / Burnbrae Avenue

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 01 November, 2021 until 17:00 14 November, 2021, is to impose a prohibition of driving on Burnbrae Crescent, Burnbrae Place and Burnbrae Avenue, Aberdeen for their entire lengths.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretches of carriageways for any purpose for the duration of the works.

Restricted access will be permitted if safe to do so via Fernhill Place and Hallfield Road.

The restrictions are in the interests of public safety during ACC carriageway resurfacing works.

Alternate Route : Fernill Drive, Fernhill Road, Fernhill Place or Fernhill Drive, Langstracht (A944), Springhill Road, Hallfield Road

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – City Fibre 45, Mastrick Defects

Start Date and Time : 13 November 2021 08:00
End Date and Time : 05 December 2021 17:00

Location : City Fibre 45, Mastrick Defects

Description : The effect of the order is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on the following streets; Lossie Place, Aberdeen, from its junction with Greenfern Road to a point 5 metres in a northerly direction and also on Ness Place, Aberdeen, from its junction with Greenfern Road to a point 5 metres in a northerly direction from 08:00 on 13th November, 2021, until 07:00 on 14th November, 2021 and also from 08:00 on 20th November, 2021, until 07:00 on 21st November, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Greenfern Road, Findhorn Place and Dulnain Road; Brebner Crescent, Aberdeen, from its junction with Hutton Place to the boundary between number 14 and 16 Brebner Crescent from 08:00 until 17:00 on 15th November, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Hutton Place and Cruden Crescent. There will also be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road; Springhill Crescent, Aberdeen, from the boundary between number 29 and 31 Springhill Crescent to the boundary between number 31 and 33 Springhill Crescent from 08:00 on 16th November, 2021, until 17:00 on 17th November, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Springhill Terrace and Byron Terrace.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road; Arnage Drive, Aberdeen, from its junction with Arnage Gardens to the boundary between number 59 and 61 Arnage Drive from 08:00 on 18th November, 2021, until 17:00 on 19th November, 2021.

An alternative route is available via New Park Road, Mastrick Drive and East Main Avenue.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road; Cairnwell Drive, Aberdeen, from its junction with Gairnshiel Place to the boundary between number 3 and 5 Cairnwell Drive from 08:00 on 19th November, 2021, until 17:00 on 20th November, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Gairnshiel Place, Invercauld Road and Long Walk Road.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road; Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side on the following streets; Greenfern Road, Aberdeen between its junctions with Lossie Place and Ness Place from 08:00 on 13th November, 2021, until 07:00 on 14th November, 2021 and also from 08:00 on 20th November, 2021, until 07:00 on 21st November, 2021; Brebner Terrace, Aberdeen, from its junction with Springhill Road to the boundary between number 74 and 76 Brebner Terrace and also on either side of Springhill Road, Aberdeen, from its junction with Lintmill Terrace to the boundary between number 267 and 269 Springhill Road and also on the north side of Davidson Gardens, Aberdeen, from its junction with Springhill Road to the boundary between number 4 and 6 Davidson Gardens from 08:00 on 27th November, 2021, until 07:00 on 28th November, 2021 and also from 08:00 on 4th December, 2021, until 07:00 on 5th December, 2021 Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones The measures are necessary to protect public safety during duct laying works being carried out by City Fibre.

Changes in Temporary Traffic Order – City Fibre Pn224 Sheddocksley

Start Date and Time : 23 September 2021 08:00
End Date and Time : 03 November 2021 18:00

Location : City Fibre Pn224 Sheddocksley

Description : The effect of the order is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Sumburgh Crescent, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Lewis Road and Kirkwall Avenue from 08:00 on 5th October, 2021, until 13:00 on 7th October, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Lewis Road. Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side on the following streets between 08:00 and 17:00 Mon-Sat; Arran Avenue, Benbecula Road, Kirkwall Avenue, Lewis Court, Lewis Drive, Lewis Road, Stornoway Crescent, Sumburgh Crescent, Aberdeen from 08:00 on 23rd September, 2021, until 17:00 on 3rd November, 2021.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The no-waiting restrictions will not be implemented for the full duration of the order and will only be implemented as and when required.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones for no more than 100 metres at a time.

For an update as to when the no-waiting restrictions will be implemented please contact GCU (UK) Ltd on 08001114669

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during duct laying works being carried out by City Fibre

Changes in Temporary Traffic Order – Burnbrae Crescent / Burnbrae Place / Burnbrae Avenue

Start Date and Time : 24 October 2021 04:00 
End Date and Time : 07 November 2021 17:00

Location : Burnbrae Crescent / Burnbrae Place / Burnbrae Avenue

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 24 October, 2021 until 17:00 07 November, 2021, is to impose a prohibition of driving on Burnbrae Crescent, Burnbrae Place and Burnbrae Avenue, Aberdeen for their entire lengths.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretches of carriageways for any purpose for the duration of the works.

Restricted access will be permitted if safe to do so via Fernhill Place and Hallfield Road.

The restrictions are in the interests of public safety during ACC carriageway resurfacing works.

Alternate Route : Fernill Drive, Fernhill Road, Fernhill Place or Fernhill Drive, Langstracht (A944), Springhill Road, Hallfield Road 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Mastrick Drive

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Start Date and Time : 03 October 2021 04:00
End Date and Time : 10 October 2021 17:00

Location : Mastrick Drive

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 04:00 03 October, 2021 until 17:00 10 October, 2021, is to impose a prohibition of driving on Mastrick Drive, Aberdeen, between Lang Stracht and Whitemyers Avenue.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of carriageway for any purpose for the duration of the works.

The restrictions are in the interests of public safety during ACC carriageway resurfacing works.
Alternate Route : Lang Stracht (A944), Whitemyers Place, Whitemyres Avenue and vice versa

Temporary Traffic Order – Burnbrae Avenue

Start Date and Time : 27 September 2021 08:00
End Date and Time : 10 October 2021 17:00

Location : Burnbrae Avenue

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 27 September, 2021 until 17:00 on 10 October, 2021, is to impose a temporary prohibition of waiting on either side of Burnbrae Avenue, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Burnbrae Crescent and Fernhill Drive.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during ACC footway resurfacing works.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – City Fibre Pn224 Sheddocksley

Start Date and Time : 23 September 2021 08:00 
End Date and Time : 03 November 2021 18:00

Location : City Fibre Pn224 Sheddocksley

Description : The effect of the order is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Sumburgh Crescent, Aberdeen between its junctions for the car park entrance between number 8 and 20 Sumburgh Crescent and the entrance to the Sheddocksley Community Centre from 08:00 on 23rd September, 2021, until 17:00 on 24th September, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Lewis Road and also on Sumburgh Crescent, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Lewis Road and Kirkwall Avenue from 08:00 on 5th October, 2021, until 07:00 on 7th October, 2021. An alternative route is available via Lewis Road.

Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible. There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side on the following streets between 08:00 and 17:00 Mon-Sat; Arran Avenue, Benbecula Road, Kirkwall Avenue, Lewis Court, Lewis Drive, Lewis Road, Stornoway Crescent, Sumburgh Crescent, Aberdeen from 08:00 on 23rd September, 2021, until 17:00 on 3rd November, 2021.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense. The no-waiting restrictions will not be implemented for the full duration of the order and will only be implemented as and when required.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones for no more than 100 metres at a time. For an update as to when the no-waiting restrictions will be implemented please contact GCU (UK) Ltd on 08001114669.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during duct laying works being carried out by City Fibre 

Spaces For People Update

The Spaces For People measures which were introduced in George Street, Rosemount and Torry to reduce vehicle numbers and provide more space for people to socially distance during the pandemic, are to be removed following the Scottish Government’s decision to move to level 0 restrictions on 19th July.

These works will start in Rosemount on 9th of August and will take about three weeks to remove. George Street works start on 23rd August and will also take 3 weeks. Works start in Torry on 13th September and will take about a week. The removal of City Centre works is subject to a decision being taken at the City Growth & Resources Committee on 10th August. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Whitemyres Avenue

Start Date and Time : 30 August 2021 07:00 
End Date and Time : 01 September 2021 18:00

Location : Whitemyres Avenue

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order, which will operate from 07:00 on 30th August, 2021, until 18:00 on 1st September, 2021 is to impose a temporary prohibition of waiting on either side of Whitemyres Avenue, Aberdeen, from its junction with Mastrick Drive to the entrance for Booker cash and carry.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during City Fibre duct laying works. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Arran Avenue, Cloghill Place, Derbeth Crescent & Sheddocksley Drive

Start Date and Time : 06 August 2021 08:00 
End Date and Time : 16 September 2021 17:00

Location : Arran Avenue, Cloghill Place, Derbeth Crescent & Sheddocksly Drive

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on the following streets: Arran Avenue, Aberdeen, from its junction with Jura Place to the boundary between the rear of number 14 and 22 Stroma Terrace from 08:00 on 6th August, 2021, until 17:00 on 7th August, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Lewis Road; Cloghill Place, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Sheddocksley Drive and Derbeth Crescent from 08:00 on 10th August, 2021, until 17:00 on 11th August, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Sheddocksley Drive, Borrowstone Place and Derbeth Crescent; Sheddocksley Drive, Aberdeen, from its junction with Derbeth Crescent to the boundary between number 35 and 37 Sheddocksley Drive from 08:00 on 16th August, 2021, until 17:00 on 17th August, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Windford Road and Sheddocksley Road; Borrowstone Place, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Sheddocksley Drive and Derbeth Crescent from 08:00 on 18th August, 2021, until 17:00 on 19th August, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Sheddocksley Drive, Dinbaith Place and Derbeth Crescent; Derbeth Crescent, Aberdeen, from its junction near the boundary between number 64 and 66 Derbeth Crescent to the boundary between number 60 and 62 Derbeth Crescent from 08:00 on 20th August, 2021, until 17:00 on 21st August, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Sheddocksley Drive and Dinbaith Place; Derbeth Crescent, Aberdeen, from the gable end of number 46 Derbeth Crescent to the boundary between number 54 and 56 Derbeth Crescent from 08:00 on 23rd August, 2021, until 17:00 on 24th August, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Sheddocksley Drive and Dinbaith Place; Dinbaith Place, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Sheddocksley Drive and Derbeth Crescent from 08:00 on 25th August, 2021, until 17:00 on 26th August, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Sheddocksley Drive, Borrowstone Place and Derbeth Crescent; Sheddocksley Drive, Aberdeen, from its junction with Borrowstone Place to the boundary between number 46 and 48 Sheddocksley Drive from 08:00 on 27th August, 2021, until 17:00 on 28th August, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Borrowstone Place, Derbeth Crescent and Dinbaith Place; Sheddocksley Drive, Aberdeen, between its junction with Cloghill Place and Springhill Road from 08:00 on 30th August, 2021, until 17:00 on 31st August, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Springhill Road, Maidencraig Place and Sheddocksley Road Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

There will also be a one-way restriction on Lewis Road, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Lang Stracht and Arran Avenue. The permitted direction of travel will be northbound only from 08:00 on 12th August, 2021, until 07:00 on 14th August, 2021.

An alternative route for southbound vehicles is available via Arran Avenue, Skye Road and Lang Stracht

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side on the following streets between 08:00 and 17:00 Mon-Sat; Arran Avenue, Barra Walk, Borrowstone Place, Cloghill Place, Colonsay Crescent, Derbeth Crescent, Dinbaith Place, Jura Place, Lewis Road, Rona Place, Stroma Terrace, Tiree Crescent, Aberdeen from 08:00 on 6th August, 2021, until 17:00 on 16th September, 2021.

Due to any ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the no-waiting restrictions will not be implemented for the full duration of the order and will only be implemented as and when required.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones for no more than 50 metres at a time.

For an update as to when the no-waiting restrictions will be implemented please contact GCU (UK) Ltd on 07940333452

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during duct laying works being carried out by City Fibre.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to GCU (UK) Ltd on 07940333452, or roadworkscoordination@aberdeencity.gov.uk 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – North Anderson Drive

Start Date and Time : 17 July 2021 08:00 
End Date and Time : 25 July 2021 17:00 
Location : North Anderson Drive

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on Saturday, 17 July 2021, until 17:00 on Sunday, 18 July 2021, and from 08:00 on Saturday, 24 July 2021, until 17:00 on Sunday, 25 July 2021, is to impose a temporary prohibition of right turn manoeuvres from North Anderson Drive on to Lang Stracht.

There will also be northbound and southbound lane closures on North Anderson Drive approaching the Lang Stracht/Westburn Road junction.

Delays are to be expected.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during works for Aberdeen City Council.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to GCU Utilities on 0800 1114669 or ronan.duffy@gcultd.com 

Alternate Route : via North Anderson Drive southbound, King’s Cross roundabout, North Anderson Drive northbound. 

New Temporary Traffic Lights Imposed – Springhill Road & Kingsford Road

Start Date and Time : 19 July 2021 08:00
End Date and Time : 30 July 2021 17:00

Location : Springhill Road & Kingsford Road

Description : There will be temporary traffic lights on Springhill Road at its junction with Kingsford Road.

These lights will be in operation from 8am 19th July 2021- until 17:00 30th July 2021, they will be in operation during the working day.

This is to protect public safety during resurfacing works by Aberdeen City Council.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Willowpark Crescent

Start Date and Time : 05 July 2021 08:00 
End Date and Time : 16 July 2021 15:00

Location : Willowpark Crescent 
Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Willowpark Crescent, Aberdeen, from the northern gable of numbers 85-95 Willowpark Crescent to the southern gable of numbers 97-107 Willowpark Crescent from 08:00 on Monday, 5 July 2021, until 17:00 on Friday, 16 July 2021.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of road. An alternative route is available via Ross Crescent, Willowpark Road, and Willowpark Place.

There will be a temporary prohibition of driving on North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen, on the service road between two points 15m either side of the car park access at the rear of Rosehill House from 08:00 on Tuesday, 6 July 2021, until 17:00 on Monday, 19 July 2021.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of road.

An alternative route is available via Ashgrove Road West, North Anderson Drive, and Forresterhill Road.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during heating duct installation works.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Nicol of Skene on 01224 744473, or enquiries@nicolofskene.com 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Fernhill Drive and Lang Stracht

Start Date and Time : 25 June 2021 18:30 
End Date and Time : 28 June 2021 06:00

Location : Fernhill Drive and Lang Stracht

Description : Fernhill Drive will be closed from its junction with Lang Stracht to its southern junction with Burnbrae Crescent.

There will be a 10mph speed restriction imposed on Lang Stracht from its junction with Stronsay Drive to a point 100m west of its junction with Fernhill Drive.

There will be a prohibition of right turn manoeuvres from the access road at Lidl on to Lang Stracht.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Nicol of Skene on 01224 744473, or enquiries@nicolofskene.com

Alternate Route : via Lang Stracht, Springhill Road and Greenfern Road. 

Changes in Temporary Traffic Order – Fernhill Drive

Start Date and Time : 02 June 2021 22:00

End Date and Time : 22 June 2021 06:00 

Location : Fernhill Drive 

Description : Fernhill Drive will be closed from the path leading to numbers 1-11 Fernhill Drive to its junction with Lang Stracht.

There will be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road. Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Nicol of Skene on 01224 744473, or enquiries@nicolofskene.com 

Alternate Route : An alternative route is available via Lang Stracht, Springhill Road and Greenfern Road. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – ACCFibre8

Start Date and Time : 21 June 2021 07:30

End Date and Time : 25 June 2021 21:00

Location : ACCFibre8

Description : The effect of the order is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Skye Road, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Lang Stracht and Raasay Gardens, from 07:30 on Tuesday, 22 June 2021, until 22:00 on Wednesday, 23 June 2021, and on Lewis Road, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Lang Stracht and the car park at numbers 23-35 Derbeth Crescent, from 07:30 on Thursday, 24 June 2021, until 22:00 on Friday, 25 June 2021.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during works for Aberdeen City Council.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to GCU Utilities on 0800 1114669 or ronan.duffy@gcultd.com

Alternate Route : Alternative routes are available via Lang Stracht, Lewis Road, and Arran Avenue, and via Lang Stracht, Skye Road, and Arran Avenue. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Mastrick heating duct

Start Date and Time : 02 June 2021 22:00 
End Date and Time : 20 June 2021 22:00

Location : Mastrick heating duct

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 22:00 on 02 June 2021, until 22:00 on 20 June 2021, is to impose the restrictions below to allow heating duct installation works.

The works will be carried out in stages as per the schedule below.

Stage 1; Fernhill Drive will be closed from its junction with Burnbrae Place to its southern junction with Burnbrae Crescent. There will be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road.

Stage 2; Fernhill Drive will be closed from the path leading to numbers 1-11 Fernhill Drive to its junction with Lang Stracht. There will be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road.

Stage 3; there will be a prohibition of right turn manoeuvres from Fernhill Drive on to Lang Stracht, and from Lang Stracht on to Fernhill Drive.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Nicol of Skene on 01224 744473, or enquiries@nicolofskene.com

Alternate Route : An alternative route is available via Lang Stracht, Springhill Road and Greenfern Road. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Mastrick Heating Duct5

Start Date and Time : 17 May 2021 07:00
End Date and Time : 02 June 2021 22:00

Location : Mastrick Heating Duct5

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 07:00 on Monday, 17 May 2021, until 22:00 on Wednesday, 2 June 2021, is to impose the restrictions below to allow heating duct installation works.

The works will be carried out in stages as per the schedule below.

Stage 1; Fernhill Drive will be closed from a point 10m north of its junction with Hillylands Road to its junction with Burnbrae Avenue. There will be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road.

Hillylands Road will be closed from its junction with Fernhill Drive to the boundary between numbers 29 and 31 Hillylands Road. There will be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road.

The one-way system on Burnbrae Crescent from its northern junction with Fernhill Drive to its junction with Fernhill Place will be suspended. There will be a prohibition of waiting on Burnbrae Crescent from its northern junction with Fernhill Drive to the driveway at the side of numbers 2-12 Burnbrae Crescent.

Stage 2; Fernhill Drive will be closed from its northern junction with Burnbrae Crescent to Burnbrae Place. There will be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road.

The one-way system on Burnbrae Avenue from its junction with Fernhill Drive to its junction with Burnbrae Crescent will be suspended.

There wll be a prohibition of waiting on Burnbrae Avenue from its junction with Fernhill Drive to the driveway at the side of numbers 1-6 Burnbrae Avenue. Stage 3;

Fernhill Drive will be closed from the driveway at number 25 Fernhill Drive to its southern junction with Burnbrae Crescent. There will be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road.

The one-way system on Burnbrae Place from its junction with Fernhill Drive to its junction with Burnbrae Crescent will be suspended.

There will be a prohibition of waiting on either side of Burnbrae Place from its junction with Burnbrae Crescent to the disabled parking bay at the rear of numbers 1-11 Fernhill Drive, and on either side of Burnbrae Place from the footpath at the side of numbers 53-63 Burnbrae Crescent to the southern gable of number 8 Burnbrae Place, and also on either side of Burnbrae Place from its junction with Fernhill Drive to a point 10m in a westerly direction.

Stage 4; Fernhill Drive will be closed from the southern gable of numbers 1-11 Fernhill Drive to its junction with Lang Styracht. There will be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road.

Access to Burnbrae Avenue during stage 2 will be maintained from Burnbrae Crescent.

Access to Burnbrae Place during stage 3 will be maintained from Burnbrae Crescent.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Nicol of Skene on 01224 744473, or enquiries@nicolofskene.com

Alternate Route : An alternative route for the Fernhill Drive closures is available via Lang Stracht, Springhill Road and Greenfern Road.

An alternative route for the Hillylands Road closure is available via Croft Road, Croft Terrace, and Arnage Drive.

New Temporary Traffic Lights Imposed – Ross Crescent

Start Date and Time : 06 May 2021 07:00 
End Date and Time : 12 May 2021 17:00

Location : Ross Crescent

Description : There will be temporary traffic signals on Ross Crescent with its junction with Mastrick Drive.

These signals will be in operation from 07:00 6th may until 17:00 12th May and will be in operation 24 hours a day.

This is to protect public safety during Scottish Water works. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – CITY FIBRE PN296, SHEDDOCKSLEY, ABERDEEN

Start Date and Time : 19 May 2021 08:00 
End Date and Time : 29 June 2021 17:00

Location : CITY FIBRE PN296, SHEDDOCKSLEY, ABERDEEN.

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on the following streets: Sheddocksley Drive, Aberdeen, from the boundary between number 149 and 151 Sheddocksley Drive to the gable end of number 165 Sheddocksley Drive from 08:00 on 19th May, 2021, until 17:00 on 20th May, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Sheddocksley Drive, Derbeth Crescent, Lewis Road and Taransay Crescent;

Sheddocksley Drive, Aberdeen, between its junction with Wardhead Place and the gable end of number 150 Sheddocksley Drive from 08:00 on 21st May, 2021, until 17:00 on 22nd May, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Wardhead Place, Sheddocksley Road and Harthill Place;

Sheddocksley Drive, Aberdeen, from its junction with Harthill Place to the boundary between number 116 and 118 Sheddocksley Drive from 08:00 on 25th May, 2021, until 17:00 on 26th May, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Wardhead Place, Sheddocksley Road and Harthill Place;

Sheddocksley Drive, Aberdeen, from its junction with Harthill Place to the boundary between number 102 and 104 Sheddocksley Drive from 08:00 on 27th May, 2021, until 17:00 on 28th May, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Harthill Place, Sheddocksley Road and Auchlea Place;

Harthill Place, Aberdeen, between its junction with Sheddocksley Drive and the gable end of number 10 Harthill Place from 08:00 on 31st May, 2021, until 17:00 on 1st June, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Sheddocksley Drive, Auchlea Place and Sheddocksley Road;

Harthill Place, Aberdeen, from its junction with Sheddocksley Road to the boundary between number 3 and 5 Harthill Place from 08:00 on 2nd June, 2021, until 17:00 on 3rd June, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Sheddocksley Drive, Auchlea Place and Sheddocksley Road;

Auchlea Place, Aberdeen, from its junction with Sheddocksley Road to the boundary between number 3 and 5 Auchlea Place from 08:00 on 4th June, 2021, until 17:00 on 5th June, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Sheddocksley Road, Auchlea Road and Sheddocksley Drive;

Sheddocksley Road, Aberdeen, between its junction with Kingsford Road and the gable end of number 47 Sheddocksley Road from 08:00 on 7th June, 2021, until 17:00 on 8th June, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Kingsford Road, Springhill Road and Brodinch Place;

Auchlea Road, Aberdeen, between its junction with Sheddocksley Drive and the gable end of number 27 Auchlea Road from 08:00 on 9th June, 2021, until 17:00 on 10th June, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Sheddocksley Drive, Auchlea Place and Sheddocksley Road;

Sheddocksley Drive, Aberdeen, from the boundary between number 86 and 88 Sheddocksley Drive to the gable end of number 96 Sheddocksley Drive from 08:00 on 16th June, 2021, until 17:00 on 17th June, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Auchlea Road, Sheddocksley Road and Auchlea Place.

Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side on the following streets between 08:00 and 17:00 Mon-Sat; Auchlea Road, Harthill Place, Kingsford Road, Sheddocksley Drive, Sheddocksley Road, Wardhead Place, Aberdeen from 08:00 on 19th May, 2021, until 17:00 on 29th June, 2021.

Due to any ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the no-waiting restrictions will not be implemented for the full duration of the order and will only be implemented as and when required.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones for no more than 50 metres at a time.

For an update as to when the no-waiting restrictions will be implemented please contact GCU (UK) Ltd on 07940333452 

New Temporary Traffic Lights Imposed – Mastrick Road

Start Date and Time : 04 May 2021 08:00
End Date and Time : 05 May 2021 17:00
Location : Mastrick Road

Description : There will be temporary Traffic Signals on Mastrick Road by the junction with Arnage Place.

These lights will be in operation from 08:00 on the 4th May until 17:00 on the 5th May. These lights will be in operation 24 hours, this is to protect public safety during City Fibre works.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Mastrick City Fibre PN297

Start Date and Time : 18 May 2021 08:00
End Date and Time : 08 June 2021 17:00
Location : Mastrick City Fibre PN297

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order, which will operate is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on the following streets: Hallfield Road, Aberdeen, from the junction with Burnbrae Crescent to the boundary between number 8 and 10 Hallfield Road from 08:00 on 18th May, 2021, until 17:00 on 19th May, 2021. An alternative route is available via Springhill Road, Lang Stracht, Fernhill Drive, Burnbrae Avenue and Burnbrae Crescent;

Greenfern Avenue, Aberdeen, from the boundary between number 9 and 11 Greenfern Avenue to the gable end of number 23 Greenfern Avenue from 08:00 on 20th May, 2021, until 17:00 on 21st May, 2021. An alternative route is available via Greenfern Road, Fernhill Drive and Fernhill Road;

Fernhill Road, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Greenfern Avenue and Fernhill Place from 08:00 on 24th May, 2021, until 17:00 on 25th May, 2021. An alternative route is available via Greenfern Avenue, Greenfern Road and Fernhill Drive;

Burnbrae Crescent, Aberdeen, from its junction with Hallfield Road and to the gable end of number 9 Burnbrae Crescent from 08:00 on 26th May, 2021, until 17:00 on 27th May, 2021. An alternative route is available via Hallfield Road, Springhill Road, Lang Stracht, Fernhill Drive and Burnbrae Avenue;

Fernhill Road, Aberdeen, from the boundary between number 3 and 5 Fernhill Road to the boundary between number 7 and 9 Fernhill Road from 08:00 on 28th May, 2021, until 17:00 on 29th May, 2021. An alternative route is available via Fernhill Drive, Greenfern Road and Greenfern Avenue;

Fernhill Road, Aberdeen, from the boundary between number 55 and 57 Fernhill Road to the boundary between number 63 and 65 Fernhill Road from 08:00 on 1st June, 2021, until 17:00 on 2nd June, 2021. An alternative route is available via Springhill Road, Greenfern Road and Greenfern Avenue;

Burnbrae Crescent, Aberdeen, from its junction with Hallfield Road to the boundary between number 21-31 and 33-43 Burnbrae Crescent from 08:00 on 3rd June, 2021, until 17:00 on 4th June, 2021. An alternative route is available via Fernhill Drive, Burnbrae Avenue and Burnbrae Crescent;

Burnbrae Crescent, Aberdeen, between its junction with Fernhill Drive and Burnbrae Place. An alternative route is available via Lang Stracht, Springhill Road and Hallfield Road and also on Fernhill Drive, Aberdeen, from its junction with Lang Stracht to the boundary between number 1-11 and 13-23 Fernhill Drive. An alternative route is available via Lang Stracht, Springhill Road and Greenfern Road from 08:00 on 5th June, 2021, until 17:00 on 6th June, 2021.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of Springhill Road between its junctions with Lang Stracht and Sheddocksley Drive to allow for regular bus services from 08:00 on 5th June, 2021, until 17:00 on 6th June, 2021.

Burnbrae Place, Aberdeen, between its junction with Burnbrae Crescent and a point 15 metres in a northerly direction from 08:00 on 7th June, 2021, until 17:00 on 8th June, 2021. An alternative route is available via Fernhill Drive and Burnbrae Crescent. The one-way system on Burnbrae Place, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Burnbrae Crescent and Fernhill Drive will be suspended during these times to allow egress from properties. Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side on the following streets between 08:00 and 17:00 Mon-Sat; Burnbrae Avenue, Burnbrae Crescent, Burnbrae Place, Fernhill Drive, Fernhill Place, Fernhill Road, Greenfern Avenue, Hallfield Crescent, Hallfield Road, Lang Stracht, Aberdeen from 08:00 on 18th May, 2021, until 17:00 on 28th June, 2021.

Due to any ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the no-waiting restrictions will not be implemented for the full duration of the order and will only be implemented as and when required.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones for no more than 50 metres at a time.

For an update as to when the no-waiting restrictions will be implemented please contact GCU (UK) Ltd on 07940333452

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during duct laying works being carried out by City Fibre. Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to GCU (UK) Ltd on 07940333452

New Emergency Road Closure Imposed – Willowpark Crescent

Start Date and Time : 29 March 2021 09:30
Location : Willowpark Crescent

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 09:30 on 29 March, 2021, until emergency works are completed, is to close Willowpark Crescent, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Matrick Drive and and Muirfield Place.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting at any time on the same stretch of carriageway.

The restrictions are in the interests of public safety during ACC emergency resurfacing work due to the sunken carriageway.

Alternate Route : Mastrick Drive, Muirfield Road, Willowpark Place, Muirfield Place and vice versa

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – FERNHILL DRIVE, ABERDEEN.

A New Temporary Traffic Order has been imposed with the following details :

Start Date and Time : 05 April 2021 08:00 
End Date and Time : 09 April 2021 17:00 
Location : FERNHILL DRIVE, ABERDEEN.

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 05 April 2021, until 17:00 on 09 April 2021, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Fernhill Drive, Aberdeen, from its junction with Arnage Drive to the boundary between numbers 51 and 53 Fernhill Drive.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of road.

Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of Springhill Road Aberdeen, between its junctions with Lang Stracht and Sheddocksley Drive to allow for regular bus services.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during works for BT Openreach.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Wright Traffic Management on 01466 751316, or info@wtm.scot

Alternate Route : An alternative route is available via Greenfern Road, Springhill Road and Lang Stracht. 

Changes in Temporary Traffic Order – Corse Gardens / Corse Wynd

An existing Temporary Traffic Order has been modified. The details are as follows :

Start Date and Time : 05 April 2021 08:00 
End Date and Time : 23 April 2021 17:00 
Location : Corse Gardens / Corse Wynd

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 5th April, 2021, until 17:00 on 23 April, 2021, is to close Corse Gardens, Aberdeen, in its entirety and Corse Wynd, between its junctions with Corse Avenue and the North East boundary of number 26, including the cul de sac.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting at any time on the same stretches of carriageway. The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

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Community Planning Aberdeen has launched an online simulator to enable citizens to express what is important and of value to them and for their community.  The survey is open to any resident of Aberdeen City.

What is important to you?

Community Planning Aberdeen is the name for your local partnership of public, private and third sector organisations and communities all working together to improve people’s lives across Aberdeen City.

We would like residents of Aberdeen to participate in this short exercise to discover what things you value and what is important to you.

Imagine you are responsible for improving the lives of the people of Aberdeen. You only have 500 points to give to various improvement projects. You must allocate all of these points. How would you allocate these points? How you do this will help guide the work of Community Planning Aberdeen and the priorities within the City’s Local Outcome Improvement Plan.  You can, also, give comments and submit ideas. 

Open until Wednesday 31st of March 2021

Get Started >>

If you have any queries or would like to give us feedback, please use the comments boxes in the link or email us at communityplanning@aberdeencity.gov.uk

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Sheddockley Road

Start Date and Time : 29 March 2021 07:00
End Date and Time : 09 April 2021 18:00

Location : Sheddockley Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 07:00 on Monday, 29 March 2021, until 18:00 on Friday, 9 April 2021, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Sheddocksley Road, Aberdeen, from the driveway at number 41 Sheddocksley Road to a point 20 metres south-east of its junction with Auchlea Place.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of Auchlea Place, Aberdeen, from its junction with Sheddocksley Road to the driveway at number 1 Auchlea Place.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during water connection works.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Nicol of Skene on 01224 74443, or enquiries@nicolofskene.com

Alternate Route : An alternative route is available via Harthill Place, Sheddocksley Drive, and Auchlea Road.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – MASTRICK HEATING DUCT

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Start Date and Time : 07 January 2021 07:00

End Date and Time : 26 April 2021 17:00

Location : MASTRICK HEATING DUCT

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The effect of the order, which will operate from 07:00 on 07 January 2021, until 17:00 on 26 April 2021, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving and prohibition of waiting as per the schedule below.

Advance warning signs will be placed on each road before each restriction begins. Phase 1; Ross Crescent, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Willowpark Crescent and Mastrick Drive. An alternative route is available via Willowpark Road, Willowpark Place, and Muirfield Road. Phase 2; Mastrick Drive, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Ross Crescent and Mastrick Close.

An alternative route is available via Ross Crescent and Arnage Drive. Phase 3; Mastrick Close, Aberdeen for its entire length Phase 4; Hillylands Road, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Croft Road and Fernhill Drive.

Phase 5; Fernhill Drive, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Hillylands Road and Lang Stracht.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during heating duct installation works.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Nicol of Skene on 01224 74443, or enquiries@nicolofskene.com

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – CITY FIBRE PN 287, EDAY ROAD, ABERDEEN.

Start Date and Time : 11 January 2021 08:00

End Date and Time : 21 February 2021 17:00

Location : CITY FIBRE PN 287, EDAY ROAD, ABERDEEN.

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The effect of the order, which will operate is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on the following streets: Eday Crescent, Aberdeen, between its junction with Eday Road and the boundary between number 36 Eday Road and 1 Eday Crescent.

An alternative route is available via Eday Road, Stronsay Drive and Gairsay Road and also the one-way restriction on Eday Crescent, Aberdeen, between its junction with Gairsay Road and the boundary between number 5 and 7 Eday Crescent will be suspended from 08:00 on 19th January, 2021, until 17:00 on 20th January, 2021; Fernielea Place, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Eday Road and Fernielea Road from 08:00 on 19th January, 2021, until 17:00 on 21st January, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Eday Road and Fernielea Road; Fernielea Road, Aberdeen, between its junction with Eday Road and the gable end of number 1 Fernielea Road from 08:00 on 26th January, 2021, until 17:00 on 27th January, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Eday Road and Fernielea Place; Gairsay Road, Aberdeen, between its junction with Eday Drive and the boundary between numbers 39-49 and 51 Gairsay Road from 08:00 on 28th January, 2021, until 17:00 on 29th January, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Eday Drive, Eday Road and Stronsay Drive; Stronsay Crescent, Aberdeen, between its junction with Stronsay Drive and the gable end of number 36 Stronsay Crescent from 08:00 on 9th February, 2021, until 17:00 on 10th February, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Stronsay Drive, Stronsay Place, and Summerhill Drive; Stronsay Crescent, Aberdeen, from the footpath between numbers 12 and 14 Stronsay Crescent to the gable end of number 20 Stronsay Crescent from 08:00 on 11th February, 2021, until 17:00 on 12th February, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Stronsay Drive, Stronsay Place, and Summerhill Drive; Fernielea Crescent, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Stronsay Drive and Fernielea Road from 08:00 on 15th February, 2021, until 17:00 on 18th February, 2021.

An alternative route is available via Stronsay Drive, Eday Road and Fernielea Road. Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side on the following streets between 08:00 and 17:00 Mon-Sat; Eday Crescent, Eday Drive, Eday Road, Fernielea Crescent, Fernielea Place, Fernielea Road, Gairsay Drive, Gairsay Road, Lang Stracht, Stronsay Crescent, Stronsay Drive, Stronsay Place, Aberdeen from 08:00 on 11th January, 2021, until 17:00 on 21st February, 2021.

Due to any ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the no-waiting restrictions will not be implemented for the full duration of the order and will only be implemented as and when required. The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones for no more than 50 metres at a time.

For an update as to when the no-waiting restrictions will be implemented please contact GCU (UK) Ltd on 07940333452

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during duct laying works being carried out by City Fibre. Chief Officer Operations, Aberdeen City Council, Town House, ABERDEEN.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Eday Drive

Start Date and Time : 08 December 2020 08:00

End Date and Time : 08 December 2020 17:00

Location : Eday Drive

Description : In the interest of public safety during City Fibre works Eday Drive will be closed to traffic between Eday Road and the gable end of 1 Eday Drive from 0800 till 1700 on Tuesday the 8th of December, 2020.

The Council regrets any inconvenience that may be caused by this temporary measure, which is in the interest of public safety.

Alternate Route : An alternative Route is available via Eday Road, Stronsay Drive and Gairsay Road.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – City Fibre 28 Springhill Road

Start Date and Time : 21 November 2020 08:00
End Date and Time : 22 November 2020 17:00
Location : City Fibre 28 Springhill Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 21st November, 2020, until 17:00 on 22nd November, 2020 is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Springhill Road, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Dickson Terrace and Davidson Place.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of road Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during duct laying works being carried out by City Fibre.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to GCU (UK) Ltd on 07940333452, or roadworkscoordination@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Alternate Route : An alternative route or light vehicle traffic is via Dickson Terrace, Davidson Drive and Davidson Gardens; For heavy goods vehicle traffic is via Provost Fraser Drive, Byron Avenue, Quarry Road, Granitehill Road and Provost Rust Drive

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Clova Park

Start Date and Time : 20 November 2020 08:00
End Date and Time : 21 November 2020 17:00

Location : Clova Park

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Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on Friday, 20 November 2020, until 17:00 on Saturday, 21 November 2020, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Clova Park, Aberdeen at its junction with Clova Crescent.

Access will be maintained for local residents. There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of the same stretch of road.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owners’ expense.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during works for ACC junction resurfacing works. 

Temporary traffic signals with operate at the junction with Clova Crescent from 0800-1700 on both days.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Eday Road City Fibre PN273

Start Date and Time : 22 October 2020 08:00 


End Date and Time : 02 December 2020 17:00

Location : Eday Road City Fibre PN273

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 22nd October, 2020, until 17:00 on 2nd December, 2020, is to impose a temporary prohibition of waiting on either side on the following streets between 08:00 and 17:00 Mon-Sat; Bressay Brae, Cava Close, Eday Court, Eday Gardens, Eday Road, Fara Close, Lang Stracht, Ronaldsay Road, Ronaldsay Square, Samphrey Road, Shapinsay Court, Shapinsay Road, Shapinsay Square, Swannay Road, Swannay Square, Aberdeen.

Due to any ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the no-waiting restrictions will not be implemented for the full duration of the order and will only be implemented as and when required.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones for no more than 50 metres at a time.

For an update as to when the no-waiting restrictions will be implemented please contact GCU (UK) Ltd on 07940333452

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during duct laying works being carried out by City Fibre.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to GCU (UK) Ltd on 07940333452 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Sumburgh Crescent Lewis Road

Start Date and Time : 05 October 2020 08:00 

End Date and Time : 16 October 2020 17:00 
Location : Sumburgh Crescent Lewis Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on Monday, 5 October 2020, until 17:00 on Friday, 16 October 2020, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Sumburgh Crecent, Aberdeen, between its northern junction with Lewis Road and the parking bay 15m in a southerly direction.

Once works are completed at the junction there will then be a one-way restriction on Sumburgh Crecent, Aberdeen, from the junction at the southern boundary of number 8 Sumburgh Crescent to Lewis Road.

The permitted direction of travel will be northbound only. An alternative route for both restrictions is available via the western junction of Sumburgh Crescent and Lewis Road.

For the duration of the order there will be a prohibition of waiting on the east side Sumburgh Crecent, Aberdeen, from the junction at the southern boundary of number 8 Sumburgh Crescent to Lewis Road, and on the west side of Sumburgh Crecent, Aberdeen, from the junction at the southern boundary of number 8 Sumburgh Crescent to Hillswick Road, and also on either side of Lewis Road, Aberdeen, from its junction with Orkney Avenue to a point 25m north of its junction with Shetland Walk.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owners’ expense. The measures are necessary to protect public safety during works for BT Openreach.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Wright Traffic Management on 01466 751316, or info@wtm.scot

Alternate Route : An alternative route for both restrictions is available via the western junction of Sumburgh Crescent and Lewis Road. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – C128C Cults-Kingshill Road, Aberdeen

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Start Date and Time : 21 September 2020 06:00 
End Date and Time : 20 December 2020 22:00

Location : C128C Cults-Kingshill Road, Aberdeen

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 06:00 on 21 September 2020, until 22:00 on 20 December 2020, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on the C128C Cults-Kingshill, Aberdeen, between its junction with Kingswells Roundabout and Nether Kingshill.

Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during carriageway reconstruction works.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to WM Donald on 01569 730590, or info@wmdonald.co.uk

Alternate Route : An alternative route is available via the A944 Skene Road, B9119 Skene Road, Queen’s Road, King’s Gate, Anderson Drive, Seafield Road, and Countesswells Road. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Shedocksley Road

Start Date and Time : 12 October 2020 08:00

End Date and Time : 30 October 2020 00:00

Location : Shedocksley Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on Monday, 28 September 2020, until 17:00 on Friday, 16 October 2020, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Sheddocksley Road, Aberdeen, between two points 10m either side of its junction with Auchlea Place.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owners’ expense.

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during gas and water connection works.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Nicol of Skene on 01224 74443, or enquiries@nicolofskene.com

Alternate Route : An alternative route is available via Auchlea Road and Sheddocksley Drive.

Winter Maintenance Plan Published

Aberdeen City Council’s Winter Maintenance Plan has been published. The document is very similar to last year’s retaining the same priority system for the clearance of roads and footways. The full plan can be found here and the progress of gritters can be tracked here.

There are over 900 grit bins in residential areas across the city. As in previous years the council is not accepting any requests for additional grit bins. You can locate your nearest one on this map.

There will be a contact number on all grit bins which can be called when it requires topping up.

Applications for the one tonne salt bag will be opening up in about two weeks and these too can now be topped up if they start running low. Please keep checking this link or the local press for details.

Liberal Democrat Operations Spokesman Steve Delaney said, “This winter is likely be a challenging one, regardless of of its severity with the unknown additional issues the covid-19 pandemic may show up”.

“The Liberal Democrats have for some years advocated making resources available to community groups so that we can all do our bit to help keep footways within our own streets clear of snow and ice”.

“I am therefore pleased to see the continuation of the large community grit bags in 20 locations across the city as well as the one tonne community salt bags. The only issue with these community salt bags was the difficulty experiences in distributing contents to community members. That’s why I welcome the distribution of smaller bags with these for residents to fill up and take away”.

“This does not in any way absolve the council’s of its responsibility to keep all main routes clear and to do are much as they can on other routes subject to prevailing weather conditions. It’s more about all of us who are able to do so, keeping our own little patch cleared and helping out those who are less able”.

“With the council likely to be under additional pressures this year due to covid-19 we’re all going to need to pull together to help each other and in particular to look out for elderly and disabled neighbours who may find themselves struggling if we’re hit by a particularly bad winter”.

Aberdeen to Westhill Corridor Study – Public Consultation

Aberdeen City Council has just launched an online public and stakeholder engagement on the Aberdeen to Westhill corridor.

The purpose of this study is to consider options to improve transport connections along the A944 and A9119 (formerly the B9119) i.e. Westhill – Kingswells – Lang Stracht – Queens Road – City Centre corridors.

It builds upon an initial stakeholder engagement undertaken earlier this year and it seeks feedback on the options for improvement that have been developed so far.

This study is independent of the Westhill to Kingswells Cycle Connectivity study being undertaken simultaneously by Aecom, although options identified through this study will be integrated with any identified options as part of this project.

This is being undertaken in the context of the revised Roads Hierarchy and in response to repeated calls for active travel improvements along the corridor and it’s identification as a priority corridor for improvement by the North East Bus Alliance.

Among other things, it is hoped that the outcomes of the study can feed into ACC’s application for a share of the bus priority infrastructure funding identified in the most recent Programme for Government once this becomes available.

Although the study commenced prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, consideration is being given to both the potential short- and longer-term transport impacts of the pandemic as much as these can be anticipated at this time. 

Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesman Steve Delaney said, “This study looks towards creating much improved infrastructure in our area and potentially affects all of us by way of our links to and from the city centre. A balance needs to be struck between the needs of different groups of road users to hopefully result in improvements along the A944/Lang Stracht and Skene Road/Queens Road corridors which will bring benefits to all”.

“It’s unfortunate that no face to face exhibitions can be undertaken at this time, making it even more important that you make your views known by completing the online consultation exercise”.

Please take a few minutes to make your views known. The consultation document can be found here.

A further round of engagement, on the final outcomes and recommendations of the study, will take place at a future date.

Closure Of Kingswells To Cults Road

Off-site works recently recommenced on the new road which is to replace the existing C128C Kingswells to Cults road. The consortium behind the new Countesswells development have been in touch to confirm they are nearing the point where it will prove necessary to close the existing road.

There will be a signed diversion for the duration of the closure which will be advised by Aberdeen City Council Roads Department.

Once completed, the West Link Road, incorporating a cycle way and pavement from Kingswells through the development, will provide a much needed upgrade with improved safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. 

Local Lib Dem councillor Steve Delaney said, “These works, which were delayed as a result of the pandemic, will inevitably cause significant inconvenience to anyone who uses the C128C to get to and from work. However, the end result will be a brand new much improved route which will benefit everyone”.

“The period of closure has been kept to a minimum as a result of some off site works having been progressed in advance of the closure. In addition, with the AWPR Kingswells South junction works now completed, we’re no longer facing the prospect of two major roads projects running concurrently as had originally been envisaged”.

The road closure will take place as at 21st September 2020 for a period of 13 weeks to 20 December 2020.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Eday Road (from Rousay Drive to Eday Drive)

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Start Date and Time : 14 September 2020 07:30
End Date and Time : 25 September 2020 17:00

Location : Eday Road (from Rousay Drive to Eday Drive)

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 07:30 on 14 September, 2020, until 17:00 on 25 September, 2020, is to close Eday Road from Rousay Drive to Eday Drive, Aberdeen.

Access to homes and businesses will be maintained. There will also be a prohibition of waiting between 07:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, on either side of same stretch of carriageway.

The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The restrictions are in the interests of public safety during ACC resurfacing works.

Alternate Route : Stronsay Drive, Langstracht, Rousay Drive and vice versa.

Have Your say On Draft Regional Transport Strategy

The North East transport partnership Nestrans is carrying out a consultation on a range of proposals for travel in Aberdeen City and Shire in the coming years.

The strategy is grouped into six themes:

  • Plans for travel in the city centre
  • Increasing walking and cycling
  • A focus on alternative energy
  • Enhancing connectivity through fit-for-purpose road links
  • Plans to address the challenges of rurality
  • Cross-Rail and InterCity Rail enhancements

Full information on the draft Regional Transport Strategy and how to take part in the consultation is available at Nestrans2040.org.uk

All comments on the draft Regional Transport Strategy must be submitted by Friday 16th October.

Large Vehicles, Vans & Trailers Can Now Use Recycling Centres But You Need To Book A Slot

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Household Waste & Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are now permitting entry to large vehicles, vans and vehicles with trailers but residents must book a time slot first.

Following the re-opening of HWRCs there have been long queues as residents get rid of the build up of materials for disposal which have accumulated over the lockdown. Queues are still lengthy but they are not nearly as bad as they were when these facilities first opened.

The lockdown was a great time to do a spring clean but not a good time to get rid of anything as HWRCs were closed for about three months. Similarly, garden waste collections are initially stopped, then resumed on a reduced frequency.

Not all materials which were previously accepted are currently being accepted as some reprocessing facilities are still no open. If you are intending visiting a HWRC please check online first as the list of items which can be accepted is increasing but not yet back to normal.

Cars typically spend about 5 minutes on site but larger vehicles can take around 20 minutes, so a booking system has been introduced to allow larger vehicles to use the facility on a controlled basis to try to ensure everyone can access the site.

Those in cars, 4×4 vehicles (SUVs), MPVs (up to 7 seats) and small vans (car-like vans) do not need to book and can continue to use the sites freely as they do now.

Larger vehicles that require an appointment include; 

  • Transit-type vans 
  • Cars with trailers   
  • People carriers above 7 seater capacity  
  • Pick up trucks 
  • Vans with a capacity above 4 cubic metres 

Same day bookings are not possible, and residents should book at least the day before their visit. Booking a slot does not give priority access and people with bookings will still require to queue at busy times.

Lib Dem councillor Steve Delaney said, “I’m pleased to see these facilities opening up to larger vehicles. Residents have been struggling to store excess waste and recycling in recent months and will be delighted to hear of this change”.

“There was always a balance to be struck and allowing access to as many vehicles as possible in the course of a day was essential in the interests of fairness”.

Now that queues are becoming more manageable it’s only right that we open up capacity to larger vehicles but that capacity remains limited and will hopefully increase over time”.

The four HWRC sites are operating normal summer opening hours from 10am to 7.45pm from Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 7.45pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The Tullos site is closed on Wednesdays.

Upon arrival, you will need to show proof of address (i.e. council tax bill, utility bill, bank statement), your booking reference number and hire vehicle documentation if applicable.  

Latest updates on HWRCs can be found here.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Sheddocksley Drive, Derbeth Crescent.

Start Date and Time : 07 September 2020 08:00

End Date and Time : 11 September 2020 22:00

Location : Sheddocksley Drive, Derbeth Crescent.

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on Monday, 7 September 2020, until 22:00 on Friday, 11 September 2020, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Sheddocksley Drive, Aberdeen, from the footpath leading to numbers 19 to 27 Sheddocksley Drive, to the boundary between numbers 37 and 39 Sheddocksley Drive.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on the same stretch of road. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible. Alternative routes are available via Windford Road and there will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of Derbeth Crescent, Aberdeen, from its junction with Sheddocksley Drive, to the electricity sub-station access.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during works by BT Openreach.

Alternate Route : Sheddocksley Road, and via Derbeth Crescent and Dinbaith Place.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Willowpark Crescent

Start Date and Time : 07 September 2020 09:30 

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End Date and Time : 18 September 2020 15:30

Location : Willowpark Crescent

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 09:30 on 7 September 2020, until 15:30 on 18 September 2020, is to impose a temporary prohibition of driving on Willowpark Crescent, Aberdeen, from the western boundary of number 14 Willowpark Crescent to the eastern boundary of number 13 Willowpark Crescent.

Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible. There will also be a one-way restriction on Willowpark Crescent, Aberdeen, from the western boundary of number 14 Willowpark Crescent to its junction with Mastrick Drive.

The permitted direction of travel will be westbound only. Also, there Prohibition of waiting on either side of Willowpark Crescent, Aberdeen, from the western boundary of number 7 Willowpark Crescent to the eastern boundary of number 15 Willowpark Crescent.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense. The measure is necessary to protect public safety during sewer repair works by Scottish Water.

Alternate Route : An alternative route is available via Mastrick Drive, Muirfield Road, Willowpark Place, and Muirfield Place. 

Treatment Of Weeds On Footways

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A number of residents have raised concerns about the weeds growing on pavements and in gutters in our area.

Lib Dem councillor Steve Delaney said, “Like grass cutting, the spraying of weeds was not an activity permitted during the initial lockdown so weeds have grown to an unusually high level and have spread like wildfire”.

“The council employs a contractor to carry out this task and they commenced work a few weeks ago. Weather permitting, all weeds should hopefully have been treated by 7th August”.

Please do not hesitate to contact me about any areas of weeds that appear to have been missed by the contractors.

End of Temporary Traffic Order – A90, A944 Westhill Road

Start Date and Time : 31 July 2020 22:00 

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End Date and Time : 05 August 2020 06:00

Location : A90, A944 Westhill Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 22:00 in the evening until 06:00 the following morning, beginning 31 July, 2020 until 5 August, 2020 is to close the northbound slip road on A90, Aberdeen at the Kingswells south junction.

Changes in Temporary Traffic Order – A944 at Borrowstone Road junction

Start Date and Time : 13 July 2020 07:30 
End Date and Time : 07 August 2020 17:00

Location : A944 at Borrowstone Road junction

Description : The were be a lane two closure on A944 at the AWPR South Kingswells junction. The lane closure will also extend to a lane two closure on both the north and south slip roads from the AWPR. This lane closure is necessary to protect the public during traffic light installation. 

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – A90, A944 Westhill Road

Start Date and Time : 31 July 2020 22:00 
End Date and Time : 05 August 2020 06:00

Location : A90, A944 Westhill Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 22:00 in the evening until 06:00 the following morning, on evenings beginning 31 July, 2020 and 5 August, 2020 is to close the northbound slip road on A90, Aberdeen at the Kingswells south junction.

The restrictions are in the interests of public safety during Road repairs works by Bear Scotland.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Balfour Beatty on 01224 838282, or roadworkscoordination@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Alternate Route : An alternative route is available Via A90, Northbound, Northbound slip at the Craibstone junction, A96 Eastbound under A90, southbound slip road access to A90 and A90 southbound 

Changes in Temporary Traffic Order – A944 at Borrowstone Road junction

Start Date and Time : 13 July 2020 07:30
End Date and Time : 07 August 2020 17:00

Location : A944 at Borrowstone Road junction

Description : The were be a lane one closure on A944 at the AWPR South Kingswells junction.

The lane closure will also extend to a lane one closure on both the north and south slip roads from the AWPR.

This lane closure is necessary to protect the public during traffic light installation.

Fortnightly Recycling Collections Are Back

Fortnightly Collections Are Back!

Aberdeen City Council is to reintroduce fortnightly kerbside collections for garden waste/food waste and for dry mixed recycling with effect from week commencing 3rd August 2020.

These services have been operating on a four weekly cycle since April as a result of the covid-19 restrictions in order to protect staff and ensure continuity of service. Now we are beginning to move out of lockdown as a result of the infection rate being much reduced, it will soon be possible to resume fortnightly collections. New calendars which set out the schedule for pick ups in your area can be downloaded from 20th July onwards using this link.

Liberal Democrat Operations Spokesman Steve Delaney said, “Residents have been so keen to embrace recycling in recent years, that it has been a real challenge for everyone managing to get by with less frequent collections, especially elderly and disabled residents who do not have their own transport. For most households the fortnightly mixed recycling bin was always the fullest”.

“Residents have been very patient and understanding of the situation which arose as a result of the covid-19 pandemic, but there has been a great deal of frustration at the length of time it has taken to return to fortnightly collections due to the challenges it presented them with”.

“The Conservative, Labour, Independent  run council’s decision to offer no refunds and not to extend the expiry date of current permits has resulted in quite a number of angry comments from residents and understandably so. The reduced reduced frequency is easily understood and accepted but the failure to recognise this in respect of a chargeable service has not gone down well”.

“I know council staff have done their level best to provide a service, albeit on reduced frequency, during very challenging times and I’d like to thank them for all they have done over the past few months. Keeping staff safe and ensuring the service kept running were always the primary concerns and it’s really good to see this service returning to normal”.

Update On Household Waste & Recycling Centres

Household Waste & Recycling Centres re-opened in Aberdeen on 1st June but were initially only able to accept a limited range of items for recycling. In addition, residents have to show proof they are resident in Aberdeen, only one person is permitted to leave the car and staff are currently unable to assist members of the public.

Over the past few weeks the range of items and materials which can be accepted has gradually increased as more reprocessing outlets across the country have started to open up again. The current list of what can be recycled can be found here.

As a result of recycling centres having been closed for so long and residents having built up a backlog of items for recycling, it was decided that entry would be restricted to cars only, with a temporary ban on vans and trailers. This was done to allow for a faster turnaround at the centres so more individuals can make use of the facilities.

Work is ongoing to determine how, what and when further changes can be made, for example, extending the range of materials accepted and/or allowing access to vans or trailers. Consideration will be given to changing government guidelines, available supply chains (i.e. whether reuse/recycle suppliers are operating fully) and any controls necessary for the continued safety of staff and public.

Liberal Democrat Operations Spokesman Steve Delaney said, “I fully appreciate how difficult it has been for residents waiting in long queues, still not being able to recycle certain items and being restricted in the amount they can recycle on a single visit due to the van and trailer ban”.

“I would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding as we move towards providing a fuller and less restricted service. The safety of visitors and staff will of course dictate the timescale for any changes, as will Government guidance”.

“I have been pleased to see the range of items which can be accepted, increasing every few weeks and would like to extend my thanks to staff for their hard work during these challenging times. Hopefully it will not be too long before something close to a full service can return”.

Major Road Works Set To Recommence

The long awaited works to improve safety at the Kingswells South junction of the AWPR are set to commence on or around 13th July with an estimated completion date of 10th August.

Liberal Democrat councillor Steve Delaney has been campaigning for intervention at this junction for the last year, following a number of accidents, occurring on an almost daily basis.

He said, “The solution put forward by Transport Scotland is for the junction to be fully signalised with traffic signals on the roundabout itself and the two slip roads”.

“Thankfully these will not operate on a fixed timed basis like the Kingswells roundabout but will instead be triggered by traffic volumes. They will be linked into the council’s intelligent traffic management system which monitors all other movements on surrounding routes with the aim of optimising the number of vehicles getting through the junction whilst ensuring public safety”.

The works were originally planned to start in April and last for up to six weeks. Unfortunately the covid-19 lockdown regulations did not permit such activities to be undertaken. However, the council has continued to work with the contractors on preparatory works off site to ensure they could start on site as quickly as possible and minimise the time required for the on-site works.

Steve continued, “I’m pleased to see these works being carried out during the school holiday period when our roads are a bit quieter. Better still if it could have been done during the lockdown but that was outwith everyone’s control”.

“There are bound to be some delays delays during these works but the aim is to keep these to the minimum. Given the high number of accidents over the past year or so, it’s vital the works are carried out as soon as possible”.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Fairley Road

Start Date and Time : 20 July 2020 07:30
End Date and Time : 31 July 2020 17:00

Location : Fairley Road

Description : The effect of the order, which will operate from 07:30 on 20th July 2020 to 17;00 on 31st July 2020, is to impose a prohibition of driving on Fairley Road, Aberdeen from the link road to C89C – Old Skene Road.

There is also a prohibition of waiting between 07:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday. The restrictions are necessary to protect public safety during ACC resurfacing works.

Alternate Route : Chapel of Stoneywood-Fairley Road, Kingswood Drive, Fairley Road

Help Social Distancing – Prune Hedges And Shrubs

The need for social distancing makes it important that pavements are kept clear of obstructions. If you have a hedge or shrub that overhangs the pavement, it would be a great help if you could prune these back. 

If you know of any hedges or plants on council-owned land which are overhanging the pavement, please let me have the details and I will ask for these to be pruned.

What Does Phase 2 Of Easing The Lockdown Really Mean?

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As we move into phase 2 of the lockdown easing there are a number of changes to the list of activities which are now considered to be safe as long as appropriate social distancing is observed.

With regard to the services provided by Aberdeen City Council and other local service providers which had been either suspended or reduced, some of these are already starting to return to normal but others may take much longer.

Here’s a brief summary of what you need to know with regard to the main changes as they affect us in an everyday context.

Frequency of recycling collections

No change at present and no timeframe has yet been given for the return to normal service in Aberdeen. Due to the social distancing requirements, it is likely the reduced collections will continue for some time

Grass Cutting

This has resumed but it will take time to get round the whole city. More information can be found here.

Roads & Construction Sites

Non-emergency repairs resumed a couple of weeks ago. Road and footway resurfacing and construction sites are putting in place preparations to re-start and we will see a phased return starting from 22 June onwards.

Public Transport

Buses remain on a much reduced timetable and people are advised not to use public transport unless absolutely necessary. More frequent services are likely to resume in coming weeks but buses will have restrictions on the number of passengers they can take due to social distancing requirements. From 22 June it becomes an offence for passengers in buses, taxis, private hire cars and other modes of public transport not to wear face coverings.

Sport & Leisure

Non-contact sport such as golf and tennis are now permitted but gyms remain closed in the meantime. Numbers participating will be limited. Contact Sports will not be possible until the later stages of the lockdown easing. More information can be found at Sport Aberdeen.

Childrens play area will re-open on 29 June. Parks are already open. However, public toilets remain closed and no decision has yet been taken on their re-opening.

Housing

The restrictions on moving house will be relaxed from 29 June so it will now be possible for buyers and sellers to move from that date. Council and Housing Association allocations, other than just homeless applications, will also be able to resume.

What’s Opening Up & What’s Not?

All types of retail units will be permitted to re-open from 29 June but only if they have put in place social distancing measures within the premises and outwith, in order to accommodate safe queueing.

Some opticians are to re-open from 29 June primarily for urgent appointment with the fuller range of services being phased in over the coming weeks. Dental surgeries can treat urgent cases from 22 June.

The registry office will reopen from 29 June, initially for essential services only but resuming full services at a later date.

Hairdressers will remain closed until at least 9th July, possibly later. There will be an announcement regarding pubs and restaurants on 2 July.

Council buildings currently remain closed but a review is currently underway to determine how best to open these in a manner which is safe for both customers and staff.

Fuller information relating to phase two of relaxing the lockdown can be found here.

New Temporary Traffic Order Imposed – Sheddocksley Road

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Start Date and Time : 29 June 2020 08:00 
End Date and Time : 31 December 2020 22:00 

Location : Sheddocksley Road 

Description : Aberdeen City Council has made the above-named order in terms of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order, which will operate from 08:00 on 29 June 2020, until 22:00 on 31 December 2020, is to impose a temporary prohibition of waiting on either side of Sheddocksley Road, Aberdeen, from the boundary between numbers 29 and 31 Sheddocksley Road to a point 32m in a north-westerly direction.

Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense.

The measure is necessary to protect public safety during the movement of construction vehicles.

Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Robertson Construction Eastern on 01224 788300 or at j.mchardy@robertson.co.uk 

Update On Grass Cutting

Grass cutting re-commenced in council maintained areas two weeks ago but quite a few people have been in touch, quite understandably, asking when the grass beside where they live is going to get cut. In addition, there’s been concerns about the volume of cut grass which will be left behind and the mess this is going to make as it spills on to footways.

As everyone will be aware, only services deemed critical to the Covid-19 response were permitted from 26th March until 31st May. This was set out in the Covid-19 regulations and the situation in regard to grass cutting is a pretty much mirrored throughout the UK.

Work has indeed started in all areas but the progress is understandably slower than normal due to the length of the grass. The intention is to do as good a job as possible but it might take two or three cuts to achieve this.

The council is concentrating on green space that is well used by the public and not all grass areas will be cut this year. The priority is parks, road verges, cemeteries and sheltered housing.

Local councillor Steve Delaney said, “I share everyone’s frustration about the unsightly overgrown grass but I can assure you the ground maintenance teams are doing their best to get this tidied up as quickly as possible. However, it’s an issue affecting the whole city so the task is huge”.

“Ordinarily they would not remove grass cuttings as their machines don’t collect the grass and they don’t have the time or manpower to do this manually. However, they are doing this on the first cut idue to the length of the grass. The downside is that it’s slowing them down”.

“In addition, their machines are not designed to cut such long grass and that too is adding to the timescale and, in some cases the end result isn’t as well cut as they would like”.

“These guys are doing their best to turn around a situation that was entirely outwith their control. I am unable to say when any specific area will get cut. All I can ask is for everyone to have a little more patience and hopefully everything will start looking a bit tidier over the coming weeks”.

City Centre Road Closures – What’s Your View?

A number of residents have been in touch to say they are very annoyed that the council is closing roads and making other traffic management changes in the city centre without having consulted residents, businesses and others affected.

These temporary road closures and other changes in the city centre are being made to create more space for people so they can pass each other on foot, queue for buses and queue to get into shops whilst staying two metres apart. Further changes are planned for the city centre and for neighbourhood shopping areas such as Culter, Torry and Rosemount. You can read more about these changes here.

When Lib Dem Group Leader Ian Yuill was first told about these planned changes by senior council staff he urged them to seek the views of residents and affected businesses. When they said “no”, he made it clear he thought that was wrong.

Local councillor Steve Delaney said, “People have told me they understand the need for temporary changes to be made in the city centre but they are angry that the council did not consult those who would be affected by the plans”.

“My Liberal Democrat colleagues and I would like to hear your views and comments on these plans. I would be very grateful if you could take a couple of minutes to answer a few questions.”