C ~ l t e rCourier PUBLISHED BY THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
AUG 2008
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Culter WalkaboutNeighbourhood Operational Networks
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ORDON Mclntosh (Corporate Director for Neighbourhood Services S o u t h Area), David Forsyth (Environmental Services Manager) and David Henderson (Neighbourhood Con~munityPlanning Officer) and members of Culter C o m n ~ u n i t y Council undertook a walkabout of Peterculter on 9th June. Previous walkabouts were restricted to Aberdeen City Council officials and this walkabout (organized by David Henderson) was to allow C C C t o highlight current and potential future issues. Walkabout commenced at Peterculter Sports Centre and covered School Road, The Bush, Brighton Place, North Deeside Road. Station Road, Lovers Walk and Coronation Park (off S c ~ e Davirl Coronation R o a d ) . Henderson S: Report elservl~erein t l ~ i s Courier but three topics of note were:
* Traffic Issues on Malcolm Road and North Deeside Road were also discussed and although the Police have stepped up the frequency of "Speed Checks", vehicles are still travelling through Peterculter at inappropriate speeds. The Malcolm RoadINorth Deeside Road junction was discussed as to how the junction could be improved. These matters are regularly raised with ACC and they are fully aware of the problems. *
Lovers' Walk: more dog bins are required as at present there are not enough along the walk. The path was covered in dog mess during the walkabout. The river bank erosion has led to fallen and lost trees. The lack of maintenance has led to land slips and several dead trees need to be removed. Replanting will be
required to stabilize the land. ' W e w Pedestrian Crossing on North Deeside Road beside BP Filling Station to improve pedestrian safety: It is unlikely this will happen in the foreseeable future as budget for South District reduced to â‚Ź30,000 and likely cost of Culter Pedestrian Crossing could be f35.000 â‚Ź 55.000. Councillor Marie Boulton will continue to raise motion with Area South: photos to ,be taken of current problems and request for reassessment of traffic congestion.
"Your Culter" Day This was a successful event which had 36 exhibitors and approximately 100 attendees. Local issues have been reviewed and taken onboard by our Neighbourhood Community Planning Officer (Refer to David Henderson's report). These will be included in the next Local Plan. For the 2009 "Your Culter Day" we will have more publicity to ensure a larger number of residents are aware of the event.
Neighbourhood Watch Booklets Hopefully you will all have received your Neighbourhood Watch Booklets which have been delivered over the last few weeks. A "Thank You" to the Culter Courier team who assisted with delivery of the booklets (we couldn't have done it without you"). The Booklets contain alot of useful infom~ationand contact numbers should they be needed. CCC is among the first Community Councils in Aberdeen to pioneer a copy being delivered to each resident within the ward. 1 would be grateful to hear your comments on the contents. First Bus CCC is still awaiting a reply from George Mair regarding improved Bus Service within Culter particularly in respect to the No24 Bus Service. (This is further to the meeting held in Culter Village Hall in March.) We will write again to First Group and hopefully be able to give feedback in the next issue of the Culter Courier. James Farquhar Chaitp~rsorl
Culter Community Council
PETALS OF PETERCULTER Flowers for all occasions