Busy Times!

Members recently reviewed our achievements over the past three years. The Community Council was re-established in October 2015 after a period of inactivity. Since then, the Community Council has been active on a number of fronts:

Roads Issues – 

• The Community Council has raised issues with the City Council and Police Scotland regarding speeding in Craigton Road, exploring speed limits, speed gateways and more rigorous speeding enforcement
• Placement of Speed Indication Device in Craigton Road
• Persuading Aberdeen City Council Roads Dept to review the need for a crossing at Great Western Road at TESCO
• Seeking a review of bus turning capability at Craigton Road/Springfield Road
• Requesting an extension of speed limit in North Deeside Road at Northcote Road.

Environmental Issues – 

• Pursued the renewal and replacement of roadside trees in the area
• Raised issues about dog fouling with Environmental Health
• Provided flower boxes at the Airyhall Library
• Made representations regarding the retention of phone kiosks
• Commented on a number of planning issues in the area
• Established a web presence with local information and updates
• Represent the community on the West Locality Leadership Group
• Work with local councillors and Police Scotland to improve our locality

Bus Services – 

• Active in pursuing provision of bus services in Airyhall 
• Instrumental in the provision of evening bus service in Airyhall
• Raising issues with First Aberdeen regarding 15 and 19 bus service

Funding Initiatives - 

• Provision of a public bench in Springfield Road
• Assisted a local initiative of flower planting 
• Sponsored a Chair at the Mannofield Church
• Assisting local care homes with Christmas celebrations
• Making a donation to the work of the friends of Johnston Gardens
• Provide Shoe ice grippers to vulnerable members of the community
• Assisted the local scout group in purchase of essential scouting equipment
• Assisted in the formation of a Community Choir