Disappearing Trees

The Community Council discussed the recent removal and replacement of roadside trees and noted there seemed to be different replacement criteria in different streets.  We have written to Aberdeen City Council asking for clarification as to the current policy and encouraging replacement rather than removal where there is no danger to street users.

Seeking a Secretary

The Community Council is seeking a volunteer to take on the role of Secretary. The role includes acting as the communication hub for the Community Council, briefing the Council members on current issues and dealing with the reciept and response to the correspondence of the Community Council. The posting of agenda and keeping the minutes of meetings are not included in the responsibilities as these will fall to the Minute Secretary.  The holder of the post can choose to be ex-officio or can be co-opted as a Community Councillor provided they meet the criteria for becoming a Community Councillor in Braeside and Mannofield area. If you are interested or would like more information please drop us an email. Click here to Email us

Youth Representation

To become a Community Councillor an individual has to be over 18 years of age, on the electoral roll and live within the Community Council area.  There is, however, provision for youth members to sit on the Council.  The youth members should be aged between 16 and 17 and, once again, live within the Community Council boundaries.

At our meeting on 24 November, members were keen to recruit two youth members to the Community Council to represent the views and interests of younger residents. 

Whilst we are writing to Hazlehead and Harlaw Academies about generating interest, if you know of anyone, or if YOU are, interested in filling one of the two vacancies, please contact us on our email bandmcommcouncil@gmail.com

Schooling Proposal

Aberdeen City Council have issued a consultation document about their plans for primary and secondary schooling in the area following the development of housing in Countesswells. 

The document lays out the Council's proposals for re-zoning school catchment areas with the future development of the Countesswells area.  Aberdeen City Council are encouraging the views of the residents in the area and the document details how that feedback can be given.

The Community Council will be reviewing the document and making comments where appropriate.  Feel free to leave comments for our attention by clicking the "Comments" button below.

The full document can be downloaded from the archive on the right or by clicking this link.  Countesswells Schooling Proposal

The proposal alludes to the re-opening of Braeside Infant School as an interim measure until a new school is built in the Countesswells and there have been concerns that pupils from Airyhall Primary will be moved there.  The Community Council has been assured that no Airyhall pupils will be moved.  It is the intention to use Braeside as an interim location for the children who will be attending the new Countesswells School.

Minutes of meeting of 4 November 2015.

The minutes of the Commuity Council meeting of 4 November can be accessed through the link in the Document Archive on the right or by clicking this link Minutes of the 4 November 2015.

Community Council Meeting

The next meeting of the Community Council will be on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at 7pm. The meeting will be held in the Community Room at Airyhall Primary School, Countesswells Road. The Agenda for the meeting can be found in the Document Archive on the right or by clicking this link Agenda for Meeting on 24 November 2015.

All Welcome.

Planning Issue

The Community Council have been asked to consider objecting to a planning application to convert a garage at 155 Duthie Terrace to an ancillary building. 
We are seeking views and comments. The matter will be discussed at the next Community Council meeting. 
Details of the planning application can be viewed at
http://planning.aberdeencity.gov.uk/docs/planningdocuments.asp?appnumber=151421

Please let us have your comments below,

Updated Member List

Given the co-option of two new members, the full list of Community Councillors is now

• Denis Anderson
• Audrey Harvey
• Liam Kerr - Vice Chair
• Charles Lowe - Minute Secretary
• Seumus Macinnes
• Naomi Mandel - Chair
• Euan McConnach - Licensing and Planning Officer
• Keith Pirie - Treasurer
• Patricia Reid

First meeting

The first meeting of the council was held on 4 November and was attended by 4 members, 2 city councillors, the local authority liaison officer and one community member.  Two new members were co-opted onto the Council - Liam Kerr and Dennis Anderson.
Naomi Mandel was appointed Chair with Liam Kerr acting as her Deputy.  Keith Pirie will take on the Treasurers role. Euan McConnach will act as the Planning and Licensing Officer. The post of secretary will be filled at the next meeting.  Minutes of the meeting will be posted in the document archive in due course.

4 November 2015 - Agenda

The Agenda for the next meeting of the Community Council has been added to the Document Archive on the right.  To view the document click on the title or click on this link Meeting Agenda for 4 November 2015.

First Meeting - Date and Time

The first meeting of the Braeside and Mannofield Community Council will be held in the Community Room at the Airyhall Primary School at 7pm on Wednesday 4 November 2015.  All welcome

Braeside and Mannofield Community Council re-formed

On 29 October 2015 the Braeside and Mannofield Community Council was reformed after a number of years in abeyance.  The Council can have a maximum of 12 members.  If you have the interest and the time, please come to a meeting and let us know.  We would be delighted to co-opt new members.

Members of the Community Council are:-

• Audrey Harvey
• Charles Lowe
• Seumus Macinnes
• Naomi Mandel 
• Euan McConnach
• Keith Pirie
• Patricia Reid