Includes the answer to the questions about the bus routes during the closure (now expected to start on the 11th July).
Capital proposals for roads 2022-23
These are the projects that have been approved for this financial year for North Kincardine. These DO NOT INCLUDE POTHOLE REPAIRS, but are just the planned ‘routine’ work, rather than reactive repair work. There are no estimated work dates given, sorry.
A93 Jackieshillock to Mains of Drum (between Drumoak & Peterculter) Prep & Dressing
C34K Banchory-Devenick Surface Dressing
C36K A957 to Balbridie Farm Surface Dressing
U65K Butterywells (Banchory-Devenick) Surface Dressing
U61K Findon: Middleton to Findon Croft (Quarry Levy part funding) Preparatory Works
Newtonhill C24K – approaches to zebra crossing and approaches to mini roundabout at Tesco Renew High Friction Surfacing (HFS)
Newtonhill Newtonhill Road approaches to zebra crossing Renew High Friction Surfacing (HFS)
Newtonhill Old Mill Road Reconstruction with HRA
Portlethen T-junction at Fern Drive-Bruntland Road Reconstruction with HRA
Portlethen T-junction at Bracken Road-Bruntland Road Reconstruction with HRA
Portlethen Muirend Road – Cookston Road to Asda Roundabout Reconstruction with HRA
Newtonhill St Michaels Road Reconstruct footway across vehicle access
B9077 A90 AWPR flyover eastwards Drainage Works
U65K Butterywells Drainage Works
LIGHTING WORKS (Energy Reduction Measures) to take place in Chapelton (LED’s), Hillside (LED’s), Newtonhill (LED’s) and Portlethen (LED’s).
RESERVE LISTS (these projects will only take place if there is still time and money left over after completing the main lists)
Portlethen Muirend Road HRA inlay
C13K East of Lairhillock Primary School to Berrytop Farm, Netherley Edge Strengthening
C34K C30K to U58K Haremoss, Duffshill Edge Strengthening
B9077 U59K to City Boundary Preparatory Work & Surface Dressing
B979 Westside Croft to C5K Preparatory Work & Surface Dressing
C34K Causeyport Surface Dressing
U63K Millbank to C5K Surface Dressing
U63K Kirkton of Maryculter to Burnhead Preparatory Work & Surface Dressing
U78K Ferniebrae to Upper Westown Preparatory Work & Surface Dressing
U98K Balfour to Mains of Balfour Preparatory Work & Surface Dressing
U144K A92 to Auchlee Farm Preparatory Work & Surface Dressing
Portlethen Claymore Avenue Preparatory Work & Surface Dressing
Portlethen Ninian Place Preparatory Work & Surface Dressing
Portlethen Bruntland Court (North) Lighting Improvement
Newtonhill Cliff View Lighting Improvement
Newtonhill Heathfield Park Lighting Improvement
Portlethen Thistle Drive Lighting Improvement
Portlethen Mosside Crescent Lighting Improvement
Portlethen Aspen Way Lighting Improvement
Portlethen Claymore Avenue Lighting Improvement
Jackieshillock to Mains of Drum Closure
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The latest fortnightly update.
Focus on… AVA and KPD
Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action and Kincardineshire Development Partnership are there to support community groups and charities in our area.
AVA: Our mission is to promote the growth of strong, resilient communities by connecting, supporting and promoting the third sector in Aberdeenshire. If your group, organisation or charity requires advice or support relating to anything from governance to funding or volunteering, please contact us.
Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action (avashire.org.uk)
Office opening hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am – 2pm. Tel: 03718 110008. Email: enquiries@avashire.org.uk
KDP offer practical help and support to people and communities with projects of all sizes, both existing and new.
Providing information, advice and support with:
- Project planning
- Community consultation and engagement
- Governance
- Helping community organisations gain access to services and funding
…and much more.
Kincardineshire Development Partnership – Home (kdp.scot)
General Enquiries: officesupport@kdp.scot
Windfarm Enquiries : windfarms@kdp.scot
Tel: 07903 156 864
Weekly email 27-5-22
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Roadworks
A957 SLUG ROAD (From Durris Summit to Spyhill Cottage) Aberdeenshire Council carrying out Surface Dressing Prep Works from 6th – 10th June. Local access, emergency vehicle and pedestrian access will remain.
Now here’s the biggie – there will be NO VEHICULAR ACCESS FROM PORTLETHEN TO HILLSIDE VIA COOKSTON ROAD for 52 days from 8th June due to waterworks. Yes, this will be a massive inconvenience. Yes, it is absolutely necessary to close the road, rather than just one side at a time (I called the roads department to check).
One day closure at Rothnick
Newtonhill, Muchalls and Cammachmore Community Council (NMCCC)
In-person meeting at Skateraw Hall, Newtonhill. 18-05-22
POLICING: PC Marc Camus gave his final update to the NMCCC. Several thefts across the area, including copper wiring and dumper truck parts. Owners of equipment like mini diggers were urged to install tracking chips. An enquiry was made about any action against the owner of an aggressive dog in the area. More information will come back to the next meeting, but in the meantime the advice is to always contact the local dog warden* about any incidents. PC Camus was thanked for his presence at meetings and wished well on his retirement.
*Dog Warden (South)
Aberdeenshire Council
Environmental Health
Viewmount
Arduthie Road
Stonehaven
AB39 2DQ
Telephone: 01467 539039
The Peace Sign by Muchalls has had an expert inspect it. Work to restore it should take place over the summer.
The Aberdeen South Access Panel has started up again, with representation from the NMCCC. It looks at issues such as dropped kerbs, wheelchair access, disabled toilets.
The proposed pull-out section for the Newsey was discussed. Aside from questions relating to the Local Place Plan, feedback on where to spend developer contributions will be sought.
The meeting expressed a desire for increasing the hours and activities at Newtonhill Library. With the old library building no longer fit for purpose, it was suggested that perhaps a larger library area could be incorporated in the Bettridge Centre if phase 3 (expansion) is ever undertaken.
Barratts development – still no date for the link road to be opened. The storage compound for the development is currently sitting on where the road should be.
The survey of the underpass to Cammachmore and Chapelton will not be undertaken until near the end of the year. A new team at Aberdeenshire Council has been formed to tackle projects such as these, and will need to work through a backlog of cases first.
The tennis courts need revamping – especially the fencing surrounding it. Match funding from the council’s area budget was suggested. Live Life Aberdeenshire might have some interest, but it was pointed out that the village, not the council, owns the courts.
The local area leaflet is progressing well. It is anticipated that it might be published in July, with the plastic disks and posts for points of interest also up at that point.
The new councillors present (myself, Cllr Victor and Cllr Burnett) were welcomed, with extra explanations of area issues given to the two who were new to the meetings. The next meeting will be the AGM on the 15th June, which will see the retirement of Rob Peaker and chair Michael Morgan.
Jubilee Plans
There are a few public events in the area to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, Beacons will be lit across the country, including at Dunnottar Castle.
Events in Newtonhill:
The Bettridge Centre has posted this event:
Remember to get this date in your diary folks! Wednesday 1st June!!
Celebrate the Queens Jubilee in style with a FREE cuppa, fine piece and a chat as part of our ReActive8 project. Please let us know if you’re coming so we can ensure there are enough fine pieces!
We would love to see some new faces, everyone is welcome. Come and join us 
If you are in the Cookney area, you could visit the community hall:
