Newtonhill, Muchalls and Cammachmore Community Council met in the Skateraw Hall tonight, with 15 people and three Aberdeenshire councillors present. Here are some of the issues that caught my eye.
CONNECTION – The road linking Park Place and the Cairnwell development in Newtonhill should be opened when 101 houses have been occupied. Currently 30 affordable homes and 48 other homes have been completed.
LIBRARY – Newtonhill library has re-opened on Wednesdays and Fridays in the small hall at the Bettridge Centre. However, concerns were expressed that it is not convenient for working people as opening hours are during the day. The old building is no longer fit for purpose.
MEMORIAL – The Peace memorial at the site of the former Muchalls station might be refurbished. It marks the end of World War One. Apparently, some of the mosaic tiles have been damaged by frost.
LOCALITY PLAN – The community council wants to find out what residents would like in the community. They hope to have a short questionnaire included in the next edition of the Newsey community magazine.
COURTS – Officers from Live Life Aberdeenshire and Landscape Services are to meet to discuss the multi use games areas such as the tennis courts in Newtonhill. The fencing is broken and the surface needs attention.
POTHOLES – A letter has been sent to the Transport Minister complaining about potholes in Newtonhill and Muchalls.
EDUCATION – There were some concerns about the first Chapelton primary school co-existing in Newtonhill School until it moves into premises in the new township. However, this is a process which has been successfully carried out elsewhere. The new school is due to open when the 489th house is occupied.
WELCOME – It is now likely to be October before placename walls are erected in Newtonhill and Cammachmore. Grants totalling £6500 have been sourced.
AGM – The annual general meeting of the community council will be on 15 June. Nominations for membership opens on 4 May. Newtonhill representatives Michael Morgan, Rob Peaker and Danny Connolly have come to the end of their terms, but may of course stand again. There are two vacancies in Cammachmore and one in Muchalls.
MORE – The next meeting will be on 18 May.
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