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Community Street Audit Report for streets in Powis, Aberdeen Aberdeen City Council and Powis Residents Group March 2017

We are Living Streets Scotland, part of the UK charity for everyday walking. We want to create a walking nation where people of all generations enjoy the benefits of streets fit for walking.

Contents Living Streets ………………………………………………….page 3 Walkable Communities ………………………………………page 3 Introduction …………………………………………………..page 4 Community Street Audit process …………………………...page 4 Map of area …………………………………………………...page 5 Area context …………………………………………………..page 5 Key findings – Assets ………………………………………..page 6 Key findings – Issues & Recommendations……………….page 6 Contacts ……………………………………………………….page 20

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Living Streets We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

We want to create a walking nation, in Scotland and the UK, free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illness and social isolation and making walking the natural choice. We believe that a walking nation means progress for everyone.

Our ambition is to get people of all generations to enjoy the benefits that this simple act brings and to ensure all our streets are fit for walking.

For more than 85 years we’ve been a beacon for walking. In our early days our campaigning led to the UK’s first zebra crossings and speed limits. Now, our campaigns and local projects deliver real change to overcome barriers to walking and our ground breaking initiatives such as the world’s biggest Walk to School campaign encourage millions of people to walk.

Progress starts here: one street, one school, one step at a time.

Walkable Communities Project Living Streets Walkable Communities 2016/17 supports local authority and community partners to work together to achieve better quality street environments, and to encourage and enable people of all ages and abilities to walk more often for every day journeys.

Funded by the Scottish Government and Paths for All, the project can employ Community Street Audits, awareness raising and capacity building activities, and events and activities designed to promote walking form a focus for delivery and provide the mechanism through which positive and lasting working relationships can be formed between partners to deliver the aims of the Scottish Government National Walking Strategy aims1i.

Let’s Get Scotland Walking – National Walking Strategy http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2014/06/5743 LIVING STREETS SCOTLAND 11

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Introduction Aberdeen City Council Community Development officer for Locality 3 in the city approached Living Streets Scotland for support via the Walkable Communities programme for 2016/17. Working in partnership with the Powis Residents Group, Living Streets Scotland facilitated a Community Street Audit event on March 6th, with the intention of identifying improvements to local streets and spaces for walking, socialising and playing. The findings from the activity will inform the developing Neighbourhood Plan and underpin and support actions taken forward by the local authority and the Powis Residents group and Powis Community Centre Steering Group to improve the amenity of the area for residents and people walking.

The following report details the findings from the activity, and provides recommendations for improvements. The report is commended to Aberdeen City Council, and Powis Residents Group and Powis Community Centre Steering Group look forward to working in partnership with appropriate local authority teams to take action to improve local streets and spaces in Powis and Sunnybank.

Community Street Audit process A Community Street Audit is a well-recognised Living Streets branded product, which has become synonymous with Living Streets’ expertise in creating better streets for pedestrians since 2000.

Streets and public spaces are most successful when residents have the opportunity to influence decisions about them, and effective involvement is a necessary to reap the benefits of a good community relationship. The Community Street Audit is a facilitated approach to understanding how streets work for the people who use those streets every day, rather than those that manage them.

Our audits are of use to transport and highways teams, public health, regeneration, planning, parks, housing, as well as local communities and stakeholders. Street audit reports and the recommendations they contain can help inform forward planning for an area by identifying the priorities local people feel are most important, with walking and local streets and spaces in mind.

We aim to engage with a cross section of a community and include the views of different street users with differing needs of the local environment – including older people, people with disabilities, young people, schools, parents and children, as well as other important local stakeholders including businesses, local residents and people working in an area.

A route or routes are selected, with the participation of local residents and stakeholders where possible. Routes should take people where they would like to go, for example linking residential streets to a local school or shops, or linking the town centre to a rail station or bus links. Once the route has been agreed, participants walk the route, identifying assets and barriers for walking, and discussing recommendations for improvements. Wider consultation can include focus groups and interviews, ensuring the needs of local people who may not be able to as easily participate in the walk about are included. Finally, a brie report including the street audit findings and recommendations is produced.

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Map of the area

Openstreetmap Contributors Red route: Powis Circle and Powis Crescent, Bedford Avenue, Bedford Road and Machar Drive (bus links and on wards journeys); Paths and routes for potential paths through Powis green space and linking to allotments, local shops and football pitches to the south (‘Woody Walk’).

Blue route: Bedford Road including entrance to Kitty Brewster Retail Park; Routes to Sunnybank Park and onwards to Old Aberdeen Medical Centre and Sunnybank Primary School.

Firhill Road/ path via Sunnyside Park

Area context2 The area forming the focus of Street Audit activity lies within Locality 3 in Aberdeen. Locality 3 is a relatively large, primarily residential area that boasts a very varied and diverse resident population.

Although Locality 3 contains some of Aberdeen’s most deprived communities, on the whole the Powis and Sunnybank areas do not fall within the most deprived 15% on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation.. Housing in Powis is a mix of council owned social housing, with the majority of housing in Sunnybank being owner-occupied or private lets. Sunnybank in particular is an area popular for renting by students attending Aberdeen University.

Deprivation in Aberdeen City - An Analysis of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2016. Aberdeen City Council 2016 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=73363&sID=3365 2

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Key findings Assets Participants in the Community Street Audit were able to identify a number of ‘assets’ for walking, social interaction, and play within the area considered: Bus gate on Bedford Road – The newly installed bus gate limits access for drivers traveling between Powis and St Machar Drive, and for this reason has been contentious for some residents. From a pedestrian perspective, however, the bus gate prevents Bedford Road to the north becoming a 'rat run', reducing volumes and speeds of vehicle traffic. This contributes to a noticeably pleasant area for walking, and ensures that traffic on Bedford Road at this location does not act to ‘sever’ Powis from Sunnybank. Residents note crossing in the vicinity of the bus gate is relatively easy as traffic at the north end of the street is well managed, which is important as pupils traveling from Powis to Sunnybank Primary School are likely to cross in this vicinity. Residents suggest improved lighting at this location would further enhance the safety of the street for walking after dark, and improve safety for those crossing in the area.

Firhill Road - The road is now a path that links Sunnybank Road to the south with Hermitage Avenue at Bedford Road to the north, and runs alongside Sunnybank Park. The road was originally laid to provide access to the ‘Gibberie Wallie’, a natural spring that formed an important social focus for the community in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although the spring no longer runs and the ‘Gibberie Wallie’ has been relocated to Sunnybank Park, the old road informs the history and heritage of the area and the local community, as well as providing a convenient off-road link between the 2 communities.

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Communal green spaces at Powis Community Centre, Powis Circle and Crescent - Housing in the area is mainly tenemented, with drying greens allocated to properties, and communal green spaces laid to the south and east. The green space area to the south across Powis Crescent provides a small and well used football pitch, alongside some play equipment. Green space to the east is popular for walks and is well used by Powis residents. The area surrounding Powis Community Centre provides a play area, as well as planted space. There is a further planted area within Powis Circle which provides some seating and appears to be used as a social space.

Although improvements to play equipment and the layout and use of space would be welcome by residents, the availability of space for walking, socialising and play is considered an asset by residents of the Powis area.

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Issues 1 - Pavement parking and parking on green spaces, Powis Circle, Powis Crescent and Bedford Avenue Pavement parking and damage to green spaces due to parking is an on-going issue for residents in Powis. Parking on green areas, and driving across grass, has caused significant damage, with areas churned and muddy and unusable for other purposes. Pavement parking on Bedford Avenue, especially within the vicinity of the junction with Bedford Road (but an issue for the length of the street) is noted to block the footway and force pedestrians into the road in a number of locations. Parking on a grassed area to the north of Powis Circle has also caused significant damage.

Participants in the Community Street Audit suggest that, in the main, parking issues are caused by students and other non-residents avoiding parking charges within the controlled parking zones to the south in Sunnybank. There is an acknowledgement that some anti-social parking, especially on green space within Powis Circle, is by residents.

During the Community Street Audit, cars were observed to be noted parked on pavements on both sides of the southern end of Bedford Avenue, hard against communal residents bins located on the west side pavement at Kitty Brewster Retail Park.

Vehicles parked in this location limited access to pavements, and presented a hazard to pedestrians including those with a visual impairment, those using mobility aids, and those walking with children and pushchairs. Space on the footway was so reduced, pedestrians using mobility aids and pushchairs would have had to walk in the road at this location.

Powis Circle Audit participants note that access to drop kerbs around Powis Circle is often obstructed by parked cars, including drop kerbs at the junction with Powis Crescent.

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Recommendations Managing parking and preventing anti- social parking behaviours is challenging, as there is likely to be disagreement amongst residents in the first instance as to the most suitable course of action to address any ongoing issue. Even if a consensus can be reached locally, the introduction of any parking controls or traffic regulation orders is a time consuming process. The following recommendations may help to reduce incidences of anti-social parking; however the introduction of controlled parking zones, or the extension of existing traffic regulation orders, could very well be contentious for residents who may prefer easier access to parking in the vicinity of their property.

Before any action is taken, by either Aberdeen City Council or Powis Residents Group, further consultation with the community is suggested.

Recommendation Extend Sunnybank Controlled Parking Zone to include Bedford Road, at least the southern section as far as Powis Crescent.

Extend Sunnybank Controlled Parking Zone to include Powis Circle and Powis Crescent Extend existing Traffic Regulation Order (yellow lines) on Bedford Avenue at junction with Bedford Road as far as Powis Crescent Provide white line markings at drop kerbs located on Powis Circle and Crescent to instruct drivers to keep clear Powis Residents Group (Community Centre) undertakes a survey of residents to explore issue and canvas for suggestions.

Powis Residents Group / Powis Community Centre Steering Group

Powis Residents Group (Community Centre), supported by Community Development Officer, contacts Aberdeen University and Aberdeen University Student’s Association to discuss approaches to reducing anti-social parking by students on Powis streets. https://www.ausa.org.uk

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Aberdeen City Council

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Aberdeen City Council

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Aberdeen City Council

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Powis Residents Group / Powis Community Centre Steering Group / Froghall, Sunnybank and Powis Community Council Powis Residents Group / Powis Community Centre Steering Group / Froghall, Sunnybank and Powis Community Council

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2 – Accessibility: Powis Circle, Powis Crescent and Bedford Avenue 2.1 Drop kerbs and pavement access Although drop kerbs are provided at crossing points on pedestrian desire lines at some locations across the area considered by the Community Street Audit, the quality and accessibility of these facilities varies. For pedestrians using mobility aids (including wheelchairs, electric chairs, mobility scooters, rollators and walking frames), and those walking with prams and pushchairs, the height of the upstand at the ‘dropped’ section of kerb can be a barrier to accessing the pavement if this is too high to navigate easily. In some cases, this can mean that an individual must walk on the road amongst traffic. Drop kerbs can also present a barrier to access where the width of the ‘dropped’ area is inadequate; or when the condition on kerbs, road and pavement surfaces increase the risk of a trip or slip. Missing drop kerbs at crossing points on the pedestrian desire line (for example, at the entrance to side roads or parking bays) can prevent pedestrians using mobility aids from being able to access a pavement all together. Tactile paving, including at drop kerbs and formal crossing facilities such as pedestrian islands and signalised crossings, is useful to pedestrians with impaired vision as they identify a place to cross and signal to the pedestrian that they have reached the end of the pavement. Tactile paving is provided at zebra and other formal crossing facilities across the street audit area, however there are some locations where it was felt provision could be improved.

Recommendations Participants in the Community Street Audit event identified inadequate or missing drop kerbs and tactile paving to be a barrier to access at the following locations:        

Length of Bedford Avenue, where there are currently limited opportunities to cross the street Bedford Avenue, at the junction with Bedford Road Bedford Road at St Machar substation Length of Bedford Road, and including improved provision at existing crossing facilities Elmbank Terrace, at Erskine Street junction Elmfield Avenue, Elmfield Terrace, Bedford Place Powis Circle, at paths across green spaces/between buildings Bedford Avenue at the entrance to Powis Crescent prior to St Machar Academy

it is not thought that a comprehensive programme of improvements to drop kerb access is either necessary, or likely possible through any available budgets. Residents would like to highlight these locations with the expectation that action can be taken to improve drop kerb access to inform forward planning for the management and maintenance of local streets; or through any currently scheduled improvement works.

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2.2 Lack of ramp access to paths and pavements: Powis Circle and Powis Crescent tunnels Two ‘tunnels’ between buildings link Powis Circle to Powis Crescent, at the north end of Powis Circle. Residents note that access to the tunnels is stepped, making them inaccessible to anyone using a mobility aid, and those walking with pushchairs. Alternative access to Powis Crescent from Powis Circle requires a walk of some distance to access footways to the south. Residents note that residents with disabilities housed in flats adjacent to the tunnels can only access their properties from via Powis Crescent, as access to the front is via steps. This is a particular issue for residents provided with a disabled parking bay at the north end of Powis Circle. Reaching the parking bays can require a lengthy detour round Powis Crescent to reach a non-stepped path to pavement on Powis Circle, and then a journey back around Powis Circle to reach the disabled bays.

Recommendations Recommendation Assess the feasibility of providing ramp access to tunnels and disabled parking bays

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Stakeholder Aberdeen City Council – Housing

2.3 lack of seating, older and disabled residents, Powis Circle and Crescent An older resident participating in the Community Street Audit comments that getting around on foot can be challenging due to a lack of benches and places to stop and rest. He indicates more benches on greenspaces would be welcome, to assist with journeys to and from local bus stops, and also to allow for more social interaction.

Recommendations Recommendation Identify sources of funding for additional seating. Provide additional benches/seating on green space areas, Powis Circle and Crescent LIVING STREETS SCOTLAND

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3 – Permeability: Powis Circle, Powis Crescent and Bedford Avenue A majority of housing on Powis Circle and Powis Crescent is council owned. In response to issues of anti-social behaviour on communal ground and drying greens, Aberdeen City Council fenced off these areas, addressing issues with motorbikes using greens as short cuts; dog fouling; and concerns about security.

Although gates are provided, allowing access to lanes between housing, residents complain that these are located to the rear of drying greens and that they would prefer gates to be located on paths at the building lines.

Fencing has also blocked some historical pedestrian ‘through’ routes across greens and communal spaces, and some residents cannot now access facilities such as Powis Community Centre from the rear of their properties. Residents feel that permeability and access have been affected, as there are limited gates in fencing meaning that previously well-used routes through housing are no longer accessible. Gates are located at the rear of greens, rather than adjacent to paths and property doors, and must be accessed via greens. This makes them inaccessible to some residents, including those reliant on mobility aids, who would prefer they were located adjacent to paths/property doors.

Recommendations Recommendation Undertake survey of residents, Powis Circle and Powis Crescent, to identify ‘through’ routes and locations where gates would be welcome by residents in adjacent properties Provides gates supporting permeability at historical pedestrian ‘through’ routes, where residents at these locations are happy to have gates installed

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Stakeholder Powis Residents Group supported by Community Development Officer Aberdeen City Council – Housing

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4 - Crossings and junction treatments 4.1 – Kitty Brewster retail park The splay of the junction providing vehicle access to Kitty Brewster Retail Park on Bedford Road encourages drivers to enter the junction with a limited reduction in speed. Vehicle flows in and out of the car park via this entrance were observed to be near constant at the time of the Community Street Audit, and members of the Powis Residents Group and the Froghall, Sunnybank and Powis Community Council note that this is not unusual during business hours. Cars and other vehicles dominate the space, with limited breaks in traffic to allow pedestrian to cross safely.

The design of the junction strongly prioritises vehicle flows over pedestrian safety. Pavements run to an end prior to the junction mouth, and narrow to a point. There is therefore inadequate space on the pavement for pedestrians to stand and wait for an opportunity to cross: they must enter the road to be able to see cars approaching, as pedestrian/driver sightlines are otherwise obscured. During the Community Street Audit, a vehicle was observed entering the car park at the junction and narrowly missing a pushchair and pedestrian about to cross. Sightlines are further obscured by the location of fencing at the junction, and the location of planting at the corner. Drop kerbs are provided at this location, but they are noted to be potentially inaccessible to pedestrians using some mobility aids i.e. wheelchairs or rollators. Narrow pavements at the crossing point mean that these vulnerable pedestrians will also need to enter the road to be able to identify a safe time to cross. No tactile paving is provided at this location.

Further south, another vehicle access point intersects the pavement. This provides access for service vehicles and suppliers to service bays at the rear of the shopping centre. Vehicles using this entrance include heavy goods vehicles and other large vehicles. As with the car park entrance, the ‘splay’ of the junction is wide to accommodate large vehicles turning in. Pavements on both sides of the junction narrow to a point at the junction, meaning there is limited space on the pavement for pedestrians to stand and wait to cross and requiring pedestrians to stand in the carriageway to be able to see when the junction is clear to cross. A yellow 'pavement' has been painted onto the road surface on the south side of the junction, indicting pedestrians can walk here, however driver/pedestrian sightlines are noted to be obstructed by bends in the road and the splay of the junction. The yellow lines provide no protection to a pedestrian from large vehicles when walking in the space or waiting to cross the junction entrance. Overall, the junction feels unsafe and the layout is unsuitable for use by pedestrians making the crossing.

The poor design and layout of both junctions, and the inadequate provision made for pedestrians crossing in these locations, are of significant concern to local residents. This location is identified as a priority for any improvements.

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Top: Showing yellow painted ‘pavement’ and narrow pavement and fencing at the south vehicle entrance to Kitty Brewster Retail park, used by service and delivery vehicles.

Bottom: Showing the narrow pavement and broad ‘splay’ of the junction at the car park, Kitty Brewster Retail Park.

Recommendations Recommendation Improve road layout, reducing 'splay' at junction; extending pavements at junction corners; and removing planting and fencing obstructing driver/pedestrian sightlines Provide a zebra crossing or similar crossing facility that prioritises pedestrian movement at this location.

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4.2 - Bedford Road at bridge, junction with Powis Terrace A box junction at the junction of Powis Terrace and Bedford Road is noted by residents to be very busy, especially at peak times. A pedestrian crossing is provided on each arm of the junction at Powis Terrace, however residents note that drivers often ignore the box hatchings and the crossings and at busy times crossings can be blocked with traffic. A combination of traffic volumes, light phase timings and a slow response time for the call button mean that crossing at either of these facilities can be frustrating, requiring a long wait time. Powis Terrace is a key bus route in and out of the city for Powis residents, and improved crossing facilities at this location will better enhance access to and from these bus links.

Participants in the Community Street Audit note that a barrier protecting pedestrian walking on the bridge to the crossing was removed after being damaged in a collision some time previously.

Residents are concerned that a temporary fence installed in its place is inadequate protection for pedestrians at this junction, and are very concerned that either the barrier is reinstated, or that measures are taken that reduce the speed and volume of traffic at the junction, to enhance pedestrian safety.

Recommendations Recommendation Assess feasibility of reducing waiting times for pedestrians at signalised crossings, and providing increased ‘green man’ time to cross Increase enforcement of box junction Replace barrier at bridge

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5 - Heritage and function: Maintenance of Firhill Road The historic Firhill Road is now a well-used path linking Bedford Road and Powis to the north to Sunnybank Park, Sunnybank Road and Sunnybank Primary School to the south. The path is maintained officially by Aberdeen City Council, however on a day to day basis, the path is looked after by The Friends of Sunnybank Park. This group undertake litter picks, trim vegetation and ensure the path remains accessible. At present, the path is not surfaced for its full length, and the quality of surfaces and accessibility of the path varies from section to section.

In addition to an ongoing issue with littering along the path, a sewage pipe at the north end adjacent to Hermitage Avenue can flood, and this combined with run-off from neighbouring university and private land can mean the path is inaccessible in poor weather.

Recommendations Recommendation Increase maintenance of path, including collection of litter and maintenance of vegetation Address issue with sewage pipe and flooding Assess the feasibility and identify funding for path improvements, including support and materials, path surfacing.

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Stakeholder Aberdeen City Council Aberdeen City Council Friends of Sunnybank Park; Powis Residents Group

Paths for All Partnership offer grants to community groups who wish to improve and maintain paths. http://www.pathsforall.org.uk/pfa/get-involved/greeninfrastructure-and-everyday-walking.html

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6 - Pavement Surfaces – Sunnybank Place and Sunnyside Road Participants in the Community Street Audit identified a number of locations where the condition of pavement surfaces was thought to be detrimental to the safety of pedestrians, and to present a barrier to access for more vulnerable pedestrians.

6.1 Bedford Avenue The condition of pavement surfaces at the junction with Bedford Road are noted to be very poor, with pavement potholes, cracks, and loose debris increasing a risk of slip or trip, especially for vulnerable pedestrians. 

Pavement at the Silver Grill and keystone Store is noted to be uneven in places, with sunken utilities covers and water collecting on the surface in bad weather. Residents note that the pavement here can be especially slippery in cold weather and is prone to icing over.

Redundant bin bolts on the pavement opposite No. 51 Bedford Avenue present a trip hazard.

The east side of the street from the junction with Powis Crescent to St Machar Drive has loose, damaged, and cracked paving as a result of frequent pavement parking. Tree roots are noted to be causing additional damage in some locations. Trees have been removed from some locations but not been replaced. The west side pavement in the vicinity of number 27/28 is also in poor condition.

6.2 Bedford Road At the time of the Community Street Audit, leaf litter was noted to have collected in fairly large quantities and not to have been cleared along the west side of Bedford Avenue from the university library to the junction with Bedford Avenue.

6.3 Powis Circle and Powis Crescent ‘Lanes’ The lanes between houses and linking to the tunnels to the north of Powis Circle are note to have worn and degraded surfaces, with some loose materials on surfaces contributing to a risk of slip of trip.

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6.4 Powis Community Centre The access road and turning/parking area at the front of the building provides pedestrian access to the facility. Surfaces are noted to be very degraded, with pot holes, cracked surfaces and loose materials on surfaces contributing to an increased risk of a slip or trip. At present, the condition of surfaces, the gradient of the slope at the entrance from Powis Circle, and a set of 'cobbles' at the entrance combine to present a barrier to access for more vulnerable pedestrians and those using mobility aids.

6.5 Sunnybank Road Pavement surfaces along Sunnyside Road adjacent to Sunnybank Primary School have suffered tree root damage and further damage possibly resulting from pavement parking. Damage includes cracked paving slabs, uneven surfaces, and water pooling in some locations.

6.6 Sunnyside Road, south of Sunnybank Park and notably outside No. 10, No.19/21 Significant damage to paving slabs was recorded in this location, with slabs sunken and raised slabs creating a very uneven surface.

This may be as a result of tree root damage.

Significant trip hazards were identified by street audit participants in proximity to the entrance to No. 10. Pavements are narrowed in this location by trees along the pavement, which increases difficulties for pedestrians and particularly older and disabled pedestrians using mobility aids, as they may struggle to navigate the poor pavements. The condition of pavements is a particular hazard for visually impaired pedestrians. Froghall, Sunnyside and Powis Community Council notes one resident of the street, who is elderly and blind, finds the street inaccessible and is unable to leave her house without assistance. For this reason, repairs here are recommended as a priority.

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6.7 'Woody Walk' path from Powis Crescent to Bedford Road at Machar sub station This path is well used by residents making the journey to Sunnybank Primary School and Sunnybank Park.

Residents note the path surface could be improved by clearing mud, leaf litter and weed ingress at path edges.

Recommendations Recommendation Repair or resurface pavements along Bedford Avenue

Quick win/ Long term Long term

Remove redundant bin bolts on Bedford avenue at no. 51

Quick win

Remove leaf litter from west side of Bedford Road.

Increase frequency of clearance in winter Resurface lanes, Powis Circle and Powis Crescent

Quick win

Resurface entrance to Powis Community Centre

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Repair or resurface pavements on Sunnybank Road

Long term

Priority – repair or resurface pavements on Sunnyside Road, and at no.10 Remove leaf litter and weeds, Woody Walk path.

Quick win

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Stakeholder Aberdeen City Council Aberdeen City Council Aberdeen City Council Aberdeen City Council – Housing Aberdeen City Council Aberdeen City Council Aberdeen City Council Aberdeen City Council

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Contacts Fiona Lindsay, Powis Residents Group / Powis Community Centre Steering Group / Friends of Sunnybank Park FLindsay@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Hamish Cattanach, Community Development Officer– Locality Area 3 Communities Team, Aberdeen City Council HCattanach@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Penny Morriss, Communities Coordintor, Living Streets Scotland penny.morriss@livingstreets.org.uk

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