Minutes of Meeting - 22 October 2024

The minutes of the Community Council meeting held on Tuesday 22 October 2024 can be viewed or download by clicking here.

The next meeting of the Community Council will be a virtual meeting held using the Zoom video application.  The meeting will start at 7pm prompt on Tuesday 26 November 2024

For details on how to join the meeting or any items for the Agenda, contact the Secretary at bandmcommcouncil@gmail.com

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Road Works - updates Seafield Road/Gardens and Wellbrae Terrace

Location : Seafield Gardens & Seafield Road

From 09.00 on the 28 October 2024 until 21.30 the same day, there will be a temporary prohibition of driving on Seafield Gardens, Aberdeen, from its junction with Seafield Road to a point 10 metres in a southerly direction.

An alternative route is available via Seafield Road, Wellbrae Terrace and Countesswells Road.

Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible.

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of Seafield Road, Aberdeen, between its junctions with Seafield Avenue and Seafield Drive West. Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense. The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones The measures are necessary to protect public safety during iron repair work being carried out by Scottish Water. Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Contraflow Traffic Management on 07951411310 or sean.gillespie@contraflow.co.uk

Location : Seafield Road

From 09.00 on 31 October 2024 until 23.59 on 01 November 2024 there will be temporary traffic signals on Seafield Road at its junction with Wellbrae Terrace. These signals will operate 24 hours a day while repairs are made to ironworks in the area. Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Contraflow on applications@contraflow.co.uk or 01236862400

Location : Wellbrae Terrace, Seafield Drive East & Seafield Road

From 09.00 on 31 October 2024 until 21.30 on 01 November 2024there will be a temporary prohibition of driving on Wellbrae Terrace, Aberdeen, from its junction with Seafield Road to the boundary between number 57 and 59 Wellbrae Terrace. 

An alternative route is available via Seafield Road, Seafield Gardens and Countesswells Road and also on Seafield Drive East, Aberdeen, from its junction with Seafield Road to a point 10 metres in a northerly direction. An alternative route is available via Seafield Road, Seafield Drive West and Seafield Crescent. 

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side on the same stretches of road.

Access to properties will be maintained, but no through traffic will be possible. 

There will also be a prohibition of waiting on either side of Seafield Drive East, Aberdeen, from its junction with Seafield Road to a point 10 metres in a northerly direction Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense. The no-waiting restrictions will be demarcated by the use of no-waiting cones. 

The measures are necessary to protect public safety during iron repair works being carried out by Scottish Water. Any queries regarding this restriction can be directed to Contraflow Traffic Management on 07951411310, or sean.gillespie@contraflow.co.uk

Tall Ships are Coming to Town

The Tall Ships Races are coming to Aberdeen next summer and there are amazing opportunities to get involved.

Local residents are being urged to get ready, get excited and get involved as the event returns to the city for the first time in nearly 30 years on 19-22 July 2025.

Applications are open for both volunteers and sail trainees to be part of Aberdeen’s biggest event for a generation.

It is Europe’s largest free family event and is expected to draw 50 Tall Ships from across the globe as well as attract 400,000 visits to the city.

Young people between 15 and 25 years old living in an AB postcode can apply to be part of a Tall Ship crew, and anyone over 16 can sign up to take up a range of volunteer roles during the event.

Adventure of a lifetime

The world-renowned, sailing extravaganza is offering the adventure of a lifetime for young local people to be recruited as sail trainees. They will get the chance to sail aboard a Tall Ship from Dunkirk, France to Aberdeen, or from Aberdeen to Kristiansand, Norway.

No prior sailing experience is required and the opportunity is designed to be inclusive, diverse and accessible. There are at least 100 funded places available, as well as the option of self-funding.

Call for volunteers

Volunteers are essential to delivering a successful festival and giving the international crews a warm Aberdeen welcome.

The city’s harbour will transform from an energy hub into a world-class event space which will offer a whole range of opportunities from ship liaison officers to transport co-ordinators and visitor experience hosts.

Applications are open to people aged 16 or older by 1 July 2025 who are available for a minimum of three shifts between 19 and 22 July.

A programme of public engagement is planned around the city and shire to let people know about The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 and encourage them to apply to be part of it.

Applications close for both volunteers and trainees at the end of January 2025, after which the selection and training process will begin.

To find out more – and get applying – head over to The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen website at https://bit.ly/TSRA25

Police Report - October 2024

The following report has been received from the Community Policing Team:

"This report covers progress we have made in dealing with your priorities for the Braeside and Mannofield Community Council area for the previous month The report aims to highlight emerging issues in your area, and to provide crime prevention advice and guidance.  Our focus is to reduce crime and disorder, help create safer communities and respond effectively to local concerns.

Community Policing Priorities

Antisocial behaviour, Violence and Disorder:
On the 28th of September, Police were called to an address on South Anderson Drive regarding a male causing a disturbance within a private address, officers attended, and the male was arrested and conveyed away from the property. It was an isolated incident with no involvement to the wider community.

On the evening of the 29th of September, a resident of Hutchison Terrace reported that on reviewing his ring doorbell he saw a male attempt to open the front door to his property. The youth was unsuccessful and ran off in the direction of Great Western Road. As there was a time delay in reporting of over 24 hours and there were no other reports of similar incidents in the area, officers attended and seized the footage, which was circulated to officers across the city to gain an identification.

Acquisitive Crime:
On the 29th of September a retail store in Countesswells Road area reported 2 thefts within quick succession, one of the shoplifters was known to staff, which allowed officers to quickly trace and charge the male. The female remains outstanding. 

On the 4th of October a retail store on Great Western Road reported that a male in his 50’s had entered the store and walked out with a bottle of vodka. Officers attended and circulated the CCTV image, but the male is yet to be identified.

Road Safety & Road Crime:
On the 4th of October a dog was hit by a car on Countesswells Road. The car driver contacted Police as striking a dog is a reportable road collision. Details were exchanged by the owners and incident closed off. 

On the 12th of October 2 vehicles were involved in a collision at the junction of Anderson Drive and Seafield Road. Whilst the criteria for non-attendance was initially met however as there were 2 vehicles causing an obstruction and the parties were refusing to exchange detail, officers had to attend and  encourage their cooperation in the process and movement of the vehicles.

Community Engagement & Reassurance

On a happier note, on the 29th of September, Police attended a report of a found dog on Lousiville Avenue, before officers could attend and take possession of the dog, the owner called and to report their dog had escaped, the details were passed of where their dog was, and they went to collect it without Police involvement.

Contact Us

You can always contact us at the email address for the Westend and Hazlehead Community Policing Team.

AberdeenSouthCPT@scotland.police.uk

The primary purpose of this e-mail address is for residents to report non-criminal queries, such as passing attentions, information, advice and non-criminal quality of life issues, such as youth annoyance. This e-mail address is not for reporting crimes or offences.

• Always dial 999 in an emergency
• By phone – 101 for non-emergencies (+44 (0) 141 308 1070 if calling from out with the UK. Network charges may apply).
• Our service advisors spend a lot of time each day answering calls on matters that are not actually the responsibility of the police. Please read the Read this before you call 101 page first to ensure Police Scotland can assist with your non-emergency issue.
• Online – for issues of a non-serious nature using our Contact Us form
• In person – Find your local Police Stations and check the Public Counter opening hours
• Text Relay - 18001101 for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech-impaired callers
• Support for British Sign Language users/speakers
• 0800 555 111 - Crimestoppers"

Meeting 22 October 2024 - Agenda

The next meeting of the Community Council will be held at the Airyhall Community Centre, Countesswells Road, Aberdeen. It will start at 7pm prompt on Tuesday 22 October  2024. 

The Agenda can be viewed or downloaded by clicking here

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Pavement Parking - Seafield Shops

Pavement parking has been illegal in Aberdeen since July 1, 2024, and drivers can be fined up to £100 for breaking the rules. The ban is intended to improve accessibility for pedestrians, wheelchairs, and other vulnerable road users.

The cobbled area outside the shops at Seafield is classified as a pavement and drivers who park their cars there are in breach of the parking rules.

You are strongly advised not to park on the cobbled area and risk a fine.

Minutes of Meeting - 24 September 2024

The minutes of the Community Council meeting held on Tuesday 27 August 2024 can be viewed or download by clicking here.

The next meeting of the Community Council will be at the Airyhall Community Centre in Countesswells Road and will start at 7.00pm on the 22 October 2024.  

Any items for the Agenda please forward to the Secretary at bandmcommcouncil@gmail.com

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