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Friday, 4 May 2012 • Release out Advising How to Contact ACC Over Friday, 4 May 2012 • release out advising how to contact ACC over the holiday weekend http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci cns/pr MayDay 0405 12.asp • release out about road closure of Coronation Road for resurfacing http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci cns/pr CoronationRd 040512.asp • release out about ACC hosting first meeting of transnational project group looking at improving innovation in public sector http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci cns/pr EU Project 04 0512.asp • releases out about temporary traffic lights in operation at various points across city - pulled into one for ACC website http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci cns/pr templights 04 0512.asp • approved website article and provided quote for use by PR firm about sponsorship of school crossing patrollers • EE - seeking comment about popularity of the BP Big Screen event at the Duthie Park. Response - Following the success of last year's events we are delighted to announce the prohibition on public drinking in Duthie Park has been lifted to allow these popular concerts to go ahead. We hope everyone has a good time and enjoys this great event being put on by BP Summer Big Screens. • EE - seeking confirmation of election results for today's final edition. Response - The count is continuing. The results are being posted by ACC on Twitter as they come through. Also referred reporter to the local government election results page on ACC website. • EE - seeking comment on Tesco vs ACC on the Aberdeen Local Development Plan. Response - Aberdeen City Council has instructed an Advocate and will be vigorously defending its position. We remain of the view that there is no ground for the challenge. It should be noted that Interim orders were refused after a court hearing last month. • P&J – same • EE - how many people have signed up to the Commonwheels car club so far? Response – 143 • EE - seeking comment about success of the Commonwheels car club to date. Response - Head of Planning and Sustainable Development Dr Margaret Bochel said: "When the car club launched a month ago we had about 75 members. We've now almost doubled that to 143 members, which is a great start. Commonwheels is a great facility for city residents and businesses. It takes away the need for people who don't use their cars regularly or rack up a lot of miles, to own a car. I'm sure that the car club membership will continue to grow as word gets around about the financial and environmental benefits it can bring. We are looking to continue to grow the car club and to increase the fleet, to include at least one electric vehicle." Mon 07 May 2012 Bank Holiday; no Media Briefing Media Briefing – Tues 08 May 2012 • photocall/release out about Trinity Centre winning Safer Shopping Award following partnership with Aberdeen City Council and Grampian Police http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci cns/pr safe award 080512.asp • release out about Wellington Road lane closure http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci cns/pr Wellington 080512.asp • release out about opening of ARI busport http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci cns/pr Busport 080512.asp • release drafted about Green THI and the Douglas Hotel • quote provided to PR firm about Aberdeen City Council hosting the local launch of the VIBES awards • Keep Scotland Beautiful - seeking comment from council for inclusion in press release about this year's seaside and blue flag awards (Aberdeen Beach is one of the winners). Response - Aberdeen City Council Environment Manager Steven Shaw said: "Aberdeen City Council is delighted to have achieved once again the Resort Seaside Award for its beach. This is deserved recognition for the staff who work hard to keep the beach clean and ensure that the facilities and environment retain high standards. I would also like to thank the many partners, volunteers and community groups who do a fantastic job in helping to keep Aberdeen beach tidy and the special place it is. We would like to encourage everyone to come and visit this fantastic beach over the summer.” • P&J - Aberdeen University is seeking listed building consent to erect a plaque in the courtyard of Marischal College; seeking more information. Response - The plaque would be installed by Aberdeen University on behalf of the Institute of Physics to commemorate English physicist George Paget Thomson. The plaque would read: George Paget Thomson (1892 - 1973). Nobel Prize in Physics 1937 (Joint Winner). Demonstrated electrons to have quantum wave-like properties in experiments conducted at the University of Aberdeen. Pioneering work undertaken in this building from 1922- 1930 with local technician C G Fraser. The plaque would be 17 inches in diameter and blue. It is proposed to position the plaque on the external wall of the internal courtyard (facing north-west). Because Marischal College is A-listed, Historic Scotland need to be consulted on the application. The plaque's installation is subject to the planning process. • P&J - the National Union of Students has raised concerns about indecent incidents on Aberdeen University grounds and has said they would be seeking to speak to councillors in the area to help encourage students to remain vigilant; has the NUS spoken to the councillors yet? Response - Suggested reporter contacts councillors in the Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen ward direct. Directed reporter to the Your Councillor section of the council's website for contact details. • P&J - the planning list shows Aberdeen City Council applying for planning permission to install stainless steel cables on Union Street; is that for the Christmas lights? Response – checking • P&J - campaigners against the Third Don Crossing have lodged an action against the use of compulsory purchase orders; seeking comment. Response - Aberdeen City Council has not yet received confirmation of any court action being brought in relation to compulsory purchase orders raised for the Third Don Crossing and so it would be inappropriate to comment on any legal action being taken. • EE - requesting council comment about Gypsy/Travellers which have set up camp on Hareness Road, Altens. Response -The council's Gypsy/Traveller liaison officer has spoken to the private landowner and they will decide what action to take. • EE - follow-up to above; we have been told there are health concerns with some of the Gypsy/Travellers on Hareness Road and they need to be inoculated before they can move on. Response - The council's Gypsy/Traveller liaison officer is working with a health visitor from NHS Grampian to ensure the health issues are addressed. The Gypsy/Traveller liaison officer has spoken to the private landowner who has agreed to give us until the end of the week to address this. Suggested reporter contacts NHS Grampian directly regarding any specific questions about the health concerns. • EE - the Scottish Government has issued a press release about all Scottish local authorities receiving a share of £582million as part of the Government's Affordable Housing Supply Programme; Aberdeen City Council is to receive £6.061million. Response - Aberdeen City Council Head of Housing and Community Donald Urquhart said: "This is fantastic news from Aberdeen City Council’s point of view and is a great step forward in helping us fulfil the need for affordable housing in the city. We understand that the demand for affordable and council housing is high and we already have numerous developments in the pipeline that will go some way to helping alleviate housing waiting lists." • EE - seeking council comment about increased business parking permits charges, which are due to take effect on June 1. Response - The proposed increase of business parking permits was approved by council at the budget meeting on February 9 this year. This decision took account of the ongoing changes to charges and policy in many comparable areas of parking in the city. The new permit represents an average daily parking charge of £1.90 and is in keeping with many other Scottish cities. • EE - delicatessen Pret A Manger has agreed to donate sandwiches to homelessness hostels in Aberdeen twice a week; seeking council comment. Response - Aberdeen City Council assistant homelessness manager Edward Thomas agreed to speak to reporter. • EE - according to , vice president of the Bon Accord Bowling Club, the premises they used was originally built for leisure purposes. Is this the case and what are the plans for the premises now the bowling club has vacated the premises. Response - checking • EE - Kevin Stewart MSP has suggested that individuals are 'nicking' disabled parking spaces in the Cairncry Court area which means that those entitled to park can't; is the council aware of any such issue? Response - checking Weds 09 May 2012 • release out on formation of new ACC Labour-led coalition http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci cns/pr labouradmin 090512.as p • release out on contraflow system on A944 Skene Road http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci cns/pr SkeneRd 090512.asp • release drafted about opening of latest Retail Rocks venture in Torry • release drafted about Countryside Rangers hosting a walk at Nigg Bay • photocall/release drafted about on launch of council's Aberdeen in Bloom garden competition • EE - a notice has appeared in the local press about a planned increase of on-street parking charges in Zone X (West End/Harlaw); seeking council comment. Response - The parking controls in Zone X (West End/Harlaw) were consulted upon in 2010 when parking charges in the city were at a lower rate. Parking charges have since increased across Aberdeen so this increase in Zone X brings the area in line with the rest of the city. • P&J - has a date been set for the next hearing in the Tesco Vs ACC Aberdeen Local Development Plan case? Response - The case is due to call in the Court of Session on 15 June.
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