Tonight Portlethen Community Council. As well as two other councillors, there were two members of the public to hear various issues being debated. Here are the ones that caught my eye:
– The surface of Bruntland Road was raised again, with disquiet raised about the council’s plans to fill the ruts and apply a new surface dressing, rather than resurfacing. Councillors promised to press the case with officers..
– A questionnaire is to be produced as part of the process in producing a community action plan. This will cover various issues such as assets like parks, access to the academy, satisfaction with the swimming pool, transport, shopping, and the town’s image.
– A police officer attended and heard complaints about irresponsible parking at various places, such as outside schools, outside the Co-op post office, on Bruntland Road and near the swimming pool. He was also told about slashed car tyres, and car thefts after keys had been stolen from houses.
– The community council received grant requests from two organisations. It was agreed in principle to give £1000 a year for two years to the Portlethen Allotment Society which is seeking to establish allotments in the town. Newtonhill Pipe Band (many members come from Portlethen) is seeking support for a trip to Amiens on 2 and 3 July to commemorate the battle of the Somme in World War 1. Further information is being sought.
– There was a presentation by Megan Meldrum who is setting up a three year project into raising awareness of substance abuse, including alcohol, drugs and legal highs. She will be seeking participants particularly from youngsters in 2nd year to 4th year, and those up to 25. The aim is to reduce harm, increase knowledge and raise awareness. The project, financed by the Robertson Trust, runs in St Machar and Portlethen.
– The shops and the primary school at Hillside are coming on apace.
– The Cloch community newsletter will be distributed shortly.
– Work is under way on building a household waste recycling centre at Badentoy North. It should open in the summer.