Minutes of Meeting - 24 March 2026

The minutes of the Community Council meeting held on Tuesday 24 March 2026 can be viewed or download by clicking here.

The next meeting of the Community Council will be at the Airyhall Community Centre at 7pm on Tuesday 28 April 2026.

ALL WELCOME

Hazlehead Academy Campus - Progress Report

hub North Scotland have issued an update on the progress being mad in the development of the new Hazlehead Academy Progress.

Robertson Construction
Since taking possession of the site in late November 2025, Robertson Construction has completed the formation of the temporary bell mouth site entrance off Skene Road, the removal of existing trees adjacent to Groats Road, the demolition of the former janitor’s lodges and swimming pool block, tree protection measures, and the rection of perimeter fencing and hoarding.

The existing 3G pitch surface has also been removed and materials recycled.

Over the coming weeks, Robertson Construction will commence the removal of subsoil from the site as part of cut and fill operations. Additional works will include the installation of new attenuation tanks to help manage surface water, the relocation of site welfare facilities, and the commencement of foundations, progressing from east to west. Robertson Construction would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused during the construction works, particularly in the early stages when there will be a large volume of vehicles removing excavated materials from the site.

The Robertson Construction site contact is Project Director John Crawford. Tel: 07825-901132.

Email: john.crawford@robertson.co.uk.

Aberdeen Heat & Power
The existing energy centre that provides heating to the current school and surrounding buildings will be replaced with a new modern energy centre to serve the new campus.

The new energy centre will use a combination of low-carbon technologies, including heat pumps which can recover and reuse heat that would otherwise be wasted. This will help reduce carbon emissions and improve overall energy efficiency.

Backup systems, including gas boilers will also be included to always ensure a reliable heat supply. The facility will be designed to meet modern environmental standards and will operate with minimal impact on the surrounding area.

Over the next six weeks, works will focus on establishing the new energy centre and installing key equipment. This will include the delivery and positioning of heat pumps and other plant within the energy centre compound. Connections will also be made to the existing heating system to maintain continuity of supply during the transition. In addition, large equipment such as hot water storage tanks will be installed.

Residents may notice an increase in construction activity during this period, including deliveries and lifting operations. All works will be carefully managed to minimise disruption where possible.

The project lead, the hub, can be contacted at www.hubnorthscotland.co.uk

Kilt Walk - sponsor plea

One our Community Councillors, Dean Sanders, has decided to fundraise for We Too!, and would appreciate your support.

Dean is looking for folks to sponsor his attempt at this year's Kilt Walk.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to We Too!, so it's the most efficient way to give - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

You can donate to Dean's JustGiving page by clicking here https://www.justgiving.com/page/dean-sanders-we-too?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM

JustGiving sends your donation straight to We Too! and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more.

Bio-Diversity Project - sighting recording

The Community Council are keen to build a flora and fauna map of the green belt areas in our vicinity in order to allow us to protect these spaces.

We have established a Facebook page to assist in recording and animal and plant finds can be logged here - Facebook page Braeside Mannofield  or by scanning the QR code below.

We have recently become aware that the North East Scotland Biological Records Centre (NESBRC) keep data on wildlife which are frequently used by their partners, decision makers, education and conservation bodies, national recording schemes and the wider community to assist with land use planning, conservation, site management and research.

We would ask that, as you move around the are, you take note of the wildlife you see and record your sightings on the NESBRC web site by clicking here.

Meeting 24 March 2026 - Agenda

The next meeting of the Community Council will be at 7pm prompt on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at the Airyhall Community Centre in Countesswells Road.

The Agenda can be viewed or downloaded by clicking here

If there are any queries, please email the secretary on bandmcommcouncil@gmail.com 

Aberdeen City Council Website Redesign

Aberdeen City Council website has undergone a facelift.  The Council are inviting residents to log in and explore the new design.

The aim of the redesign is to make the website clearer, cleaner and easier to use.

They would welcome your comments and suggestions as they develop future phases.

You are invited to take a look around, try out the new features and share your thoughts with them.  Sharing your feedback will help shape the next steps.

Click here to enter the new Aberdeen City Council website

Responsible Dog Ownership Course

Blue Cross is a national animal welfare charity who promote responsible dog ownership and support safer communities through education and prevention.

As part of this work, the organisation is introducing, as a pilot programme, the Responsible Dog Ownership Course (RDOC) across Scotland.

This pilot represents the first education-based intervention of its kind available for cases involving out-of-control dogs. The course allows owners or those in charge of a dog to be referred to attend as part of an outcome including alongside Dog Control Notices with the aim of preventing repeat incidents and improving community safety.

The pilot will consist of two live, online courses delivered by their expert education and public affairs team, with all content fully aligned to Scottish legislation and guidance.

About the course

The 3-hour live online course provides a structured and evaluated educational intervention that supports victim resolution and accountability. Topics include:

• Understanding legal responsibilities including out-of-control dogs, livestock worrying, dog fouling, identification, and microchipping

• Safe and appropriate use of equipment (such as leads and muzzles)

• Keeping dogs and people safe in the home and in public spaces

• Understanding consequences and the wider impact on communities

• Recognising risk and interpreting dog body language

The course is designed around behaviour change principles and uses interactive delivery methods including video, visuals, scenarios, guided discussions, and reflection activities.

Additional support beyond the course

Participants may also access wider Blue Cross support where appropriate, including:

• Online resources, downloads, and educational materials

• Pet loss support

• Pet food bank access

• Veterinary, behaviour and rehoming services where applicable

This ensures the course is supported by practical resources and ongoing assistance where needed.

Cost and referrals

• Individuals pay £60.00 to book and attend

• Fees can be reduced to £40.00 where eligibility for certain means-tested benefits can be demonstrated

For further information, visit www.bluecross.org.uk

Minutes of Meetings - Annual General Meeting and February Monthly Meeting

The minutes of the Community Council Annual General Meeting and the February monthly meeting held on Tuesday 24 February 2026 can now be viewed or download.

Click here for the Annual General Meeting Minutes

Click here for the February monthly meeting

The next meeting of the Community Council will be at the Airyhall Community Centre at 7pm on Tuesday 24 March 2026

ALL WELCOME

Banking facility for Peterculter

One of our local MSP's, Liam Kerr has been lobbying for the provision of cash banking facilities between Anderson Drive and Peterculter. That stretch of the North Deeside Road once had eight bank branches but now has none. The area’s communities, including Mannofield, Cults, Bieldside, Milltimber and Peterculter, have all seen their local banking infrastructure disappear over recent years.

His lobbying has been fruitful.  The provision of banking services has now been recommended for Peterculter.

The recommended solution is an assisted cash service – a provision that falls short of a full banking hub, but that offers staffed counter services delivered on a rotating basis by multiple banks.

Cash Access UK, the industry-funded body responsible for implementing such services, expects the service to be up and running in May 2026.

A banking hub application brought forward by Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber community council was previously rejected by LINK.  Mr Kerr wrote to LINK, citing concerns raised by constituents at surgeries, in local shops and on doorsteps, before launching a formal petition garnering hundreds of signatures.

Liam Kerr said “I’m glad LINK has acknowledged my petition, the hundreds of local signatures it gained and the issue of cash access in Peterculter and across Lower Deeside. Despite the move towards online, cash remains king for so many, including the most vulnerable in society, those living in rural areas and of course the small shops and businesses that are the lifeblood of our local communities. While my preference would be to have a banking hub, I await to see the full details of these proposals and will continue to push for the best result for my constituents.”

Cash Access UK will assess the locality and determine the precise delivery format in the coming weeks. 

Residents seeking their nearest free cash access point can use the LINK Cash Locator tool, while those wishing to raise local cash access concerns can do so directly via link.co.uk.

Sporting Memories Sessions

Volunteers from Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust and Alzheimer Scotland host Sporting Memories meetings in Aberdeenshire Cricket Club, Mannofield, on a monthly basis. 

This project allows people living with memory loss, including dementia and, more broadly, people experiencing loneliness and social isolation, to spend time in a welcoming environment whilst reminiscing about their many sporting memories.

We use a range of reminiscence resources including books, magazines and newspapers as well as items of personal memorabilia.

Sessions run from 2pm to 3.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month and include a cup of tea or coffee and a ‘fine’ biscuit at half-time.

Sessions are informal and include a fair helping of fun and laughter!

If you, or someone you know, would benefit from attending our sessions, in the first instance, please contact Jenna McDonald, Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust at jenna.mcdonald@afccommunitytrust.org or Keith Davidson on mobile number 07805 706968  or email at keithyd47@gmail.com

Aberdeen 2036

Between February and March 2025, more than 2,000 people, including 587 children and young people, took part in Your Place, Your Plans, Your Future engagement, sharing what is working well in the city and where improvement is needed. 

Since then, there has been a citywide conference, local community ideas workshops to brainstorm practical improvements, and locality events to share emerging findings and gather further insight. These activities have helped build on what participants said and have supported the development of the following draft Plans. 

Click on the images below to access the draft Plans and see our You Said, We Propose to see how what people said is important aligns to the proposals.

 

            

Why we need your voice again

Aberdeen Community Planning want to hear what you think about the priorities and proposals in the draft Plans. Do they reflect what matters most to you, your family, and your community?

This is your chance to:

• Check that they heard you correctly
• Tell us if the proposals might affect you, or others
• Highlight any priorities that you think are missing

Your feedback will make sure the final plans reflect the real experiences, aspirations, and needs of the people who live here.

 

How to take part

The public consultation is open from 16 February to 20 March 2026. Take part today by using this link: Aberdeen 2036 Consultation: Help Finalise Our Plans | Commonplace

Flood Risk Management

People across Scotland are being invited to share their experiences of local flooding issues to help inform how flood risk is managed in their communities, as work continues on Scotland’s next Flood Risk Management Plans.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s (SEPA) public consultation, launched on Wednesday 21st January, focuses on finding out about local flooding concerns in areas identified as having the highest flood risk. The feedback will help inform Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMP) covering 2028 to 2034, which will set out how Scotland reduces the impacts of flooding and builds resilience for the future.

Flooding is already affecting communities across Scotland, and climate change is increasing the likelihood of heavier rainfall and more frequent storms. SEPA’s most recent National Flood Risk Assessment (2025) shows that around 400,000 homes, businesses and vital services, around one in eight across Scotland, are currently in areas at medium risk of flooding. This number is projected to rise to around 634,000 by 2100 as the climate continues to change.

The FRMP consultation builds on work carried out in 2024, when Potentially Vulnerable Areas were reviewed, and consulted on, to identify where highest flood risk is most likely now and in the future. These areas help focus attention and investment where flooding is most widespread or complex, and where partnership working is essential to reduce impacts.

The current consultation marks the next step in that process, focusing on gathering local insight to ensure future plans reflect lived experience. Running until 22nd April, it asks communities to share their main flooding concerns and highlight projects, initiatives or actions already helping to manage flood risk.

The aim is to help develop Flood Risk Management Plans that support resilient, well-informed communities, recognising the role of individuals, organisations and partnerships alongside national agencies and local authorities in adapting to a changing climate.

Eleanor Cooper, SEPA’s Head of Environment Forecasting and Warning, said:
“Flood risk in Scotland is increasing as our climate changes, and many communities are already experiencing the effects. The National Flood Risk Assessment published last year shows why it’s so important to plan ahead and work together to reduce the impacts of flooding.

“This consultation is about listening to communities and learning from local experience. By sharing concerns, experience and knowledge, people can help inform our understanding of flood risk in their area and support the development of flood risk management planning."

The consultation is part of a two-stage process. A second, more detailed consultation will begin from December 2026, when further information on flood risk, objectives and proposed actions will be published in partnership with local authorities. The final Flood Risk Management Plans are due to be published in December 2027.

People can find out more and take part in the consultation Flood Risk Management Phase 1 Consultation by clicking here

Minutes of Meeting - 20 January 2026

 

The minutes of the Community Council meeting held on Tuesday 20 January 2026 can be viewed or download by clicking here.

The next meeting of the Community Council will be at the Airyhall Community Centre at on Tuesday 24 February 2026 immediately after the Annual General Meeting.

Annual General Meeting - 24 February 2026

The Annual General meeting of the Braeside and Mannofield Community Council will be held at the Airyhall Community Centre, Countesswells Road at 7pm on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

For the:

Minutes of the 2025 AGM - click here
Agenda for the 2026 AGM - click here

2025 Final Account - click here

The February monthly meeting will follow the AGM

Agenda for the February meeting - click here

ALL WELCOME

Thanks for the Thanks

In December 2025, the Community Council responded to a plea from the Airyhall TOOTS playgroup.

The group were seeking some funding to buy craft items to allow the children to construct Christmas themed craft projects.

The Community Council agreed to help out and a donation of £100 was made to the playgroup.

It was lovely to receive a hand made card of thanks from the children.  We hope that they enjoyed their craft projects.

Meeting 20 January 2026 - Agenda

The next meeting of the Community Council will be at 7pm prompt on Tuesday 20 January 2026 at the Airyhall Community Centre in Countesswells Road.

The Agenda can be viewed or downloaded by clicking here

If there are any queries, please email the secretary on bandmcommcouncil@gmail.com