Kingswells Community Council

AREA INSPECTOR'S ASSESSMENT

I am pleased to report that Community Wellbeing was not adversely affected during this particular reporting period as borne out by the foregoing statistics.

It is heartening that there was only one reported Youth Disorder call and no reported Vandalisms. I emphasise the point reported as I have repeatedly sought to advise the Community that the efficiency of our processes is dependent upon the prompt reporting of incidents and the provision of as much information as possible.

Agenda

Kingswells Community Council 

8^th September, 2008

Kingswells Community Centre at 8pm

My understanding of the Option 1 cycle route is to consider the safety of school kids using this route. Keeping the route close to the existing road allows cyclists to be seen from the road at all times and allows easy access to passing motorists in case of a breakdown / puncture / accident / illness.

The problem with the Option 1 is that it is longer and includes more hills than Option 2. It is obvious that the adult cyclists will go for Option 2. I would like to propose the mark up as an alternative to Option 1.

There have been a few complaints about buses in Kingswells that do not appear at all the bus stops in Kingswells. It would appear as if the buses are diverted by the contol room.

Can you please let KCC know if this is happening to you, or if you have other issues with the bus service.

The service is supposed to be every 15 minutes. If this is not what you experience then please let KCC know.

Thanks

Ian

KCC

Bucksburn to Kingswells Non Motorised User (NMU) Path Link

Public consultation on the corridor options of a path link between Kingswells and Bucksburn.

For a number of years ACC has received representations from the communities of Bucksburn and Kingswells requesting the creation of a link between the two areas for non-motorised users. The Neighbourhood Community Action Plans for both Kingswells and Bucksburn, developed following extensive public consultation, identify a need for better walking and cycling links between the two communities.

At its meeting of 10 July 2008, Aberdeen City Council’s Planning Committee agreed to consult on a draft Aberdeen Masterplanning Process. This document sets out the format and protocol for preparing for significant new developments around the City. The official report which followed the 2006 Aberdeen Local Plan Inquiry was critical of the standards of design and layout of development carried out around the city over the past few years.

27 June – 12 September 2008

At its meeting of 10 July 2008, Aberdeen City Council’s Planning Committee agreed to carry out a consultation exercise on a draft Development Framework for Kingswells, which sets out the way in which the development of land for housing to the south of the existing village at Kingswells may be approached. This document is now being made available for public consultation.

Agenda

Kingswells Community Council

11^th August, 2008