Angus & Mearns Liberal Democrats

Aberdeenshire Alliance formed to run Aberdeenshire Council

Peter Bellarby — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:13:02 +0000

The Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Independent Groups have today agreed in principle to form an administration to run Aberdeenshire Council.

Conservative leader Councillor Jim Gifford said: “We have reached an agreement in principle to form a constructive Aberdeenshire Alliance for the benefit of the residents and businesses of the Shire.”

Liberal Democrat leader Councillor Martin Kitts-Hayes said: “Our purpose will be to maintain continuity and build on previous successes which have resulted in a well-run, progressive administration over the past five years.”

The Independents’ leader Councillor Norman Smith added: “The Alliance aims to form a stable and strong administration with a majority of Aberdeenshire councillors for the good governance of the council for the next five years.”

Ferryden and Craig Community Council

David May — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:18:22 +0000

Another good meeting tonight of the c.c. and I have a few issues to deal with – Forfar road junction, pavements, re-surfacing a road and Glamis Gathering event.

Recent changes to the mini-roundabout at Newhame Road/ Northesk Road

David May — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:37:28 +0000

Concerns have been expressed to me about the recently altered mini-roundabout and lane changes at the junction of Newhame Road with Northesk Road. The issues raised have included the extra lane that has been built, north-bound, which though possibly adequate for cars may lead to difficulties for north bound commercial vehicles. These issues were raised at the latest Montrose Community Council meeting and though I agreed that the new lay out had been successful in slowing traffic down traffic travelling north, I pointed out that vehicles going south were now travelling faster than before.

I, following agreement of the meeting, have contacted appropriate roads department officials for a site meeting to discuss these issues.

Election Result in Stonehaven and Lower Deeside

Peter Bellarby — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:32:15 +0000

Peter Bellarby has been re-elected as councillor in Stonehaven and Lower Deeside. Peter said: “I have worked hard for Stonehaven and Lower Deeside as well as for Aberdeenshire over the past five years and will continue to do so. I would like to thank all those who put their faith in me and put me high in their order of preference.”

T.R.A.C.C.

David May — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:42:44 +0000

Attended the May meeting of the Tenants and Residents of Condor and Charleton where several good ideas and many local issues were raised. I will follow these up with officers in the next few days. We discussed and agreed on future events and newsletters.

More local issues

David May — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:44:44 +0000

The recent delivery of my latest leaflet has resulted in several issues being raised with me and I have followed up with council officers and the police. The issues have included pot holes, litter, drainage, speeding, road resurfacing and planning.

Scottish Lib Dem leader in Montrose.

David May — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:33:59 +0000

Willie Rennie, Scottish Lib Dem Leader along with me , visited Montrose Rope and Sail and was shown round the business which is over 200 years old by Managing Director Neil Paton. Willie commented ” This is an excellent example of an expanding, thriving and highly successful manufacturing business which has bespoke solutions and produces very high quality products for numerous industries and uses. Angus and Scotland needs more companies like Montrose Rope and Sail which shows real entrepreneurial spirit and seeks new markets and products with the emphasis on handmade quality goods.”
I was also very impressed with the work that was taking place not only the quality but also the productivity and the way work was organised. We need more entrepreneurs like Neil and Lynda in the manufacturing sector of our economy as this is an area we in Scotland were once leading the way internationally.

Peter Bellarby – Candidate in Stonehaven and Lower Deeside

Peter Bellarby — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:34:21 +0000

I have stayed in Stonehaven for 31 years and been a councillor since 2007. I am chair of the Council’s Scrutiny and Audit Committee. One of the outcomes of the Committee’s work has been the introduction of the Active Aberdeenshire card which has increased usage and income for the Council’s leisure facilities.

I have worked assiduously for the good of Stonehaven and Lower Deeside, pressing Scottish ministers and fellow councillors for work to be done on Bervie Braes, for example. Aberdeenshire Council is contributing £1m towards the stabilisation of the Braes. The work will be completed in September this year. I have pressed for the new Drumoak Primary School to be completed as soon as possible. It is now in the capital plan with design work well under way.

In the community, I have been chair of Stonehaven Town Partnership, am chair of the Tolbooth Group that is keeping the Tolbooth Museum open and am active in trying to make Stonehaven a Fairtrade Town.

My vision for Stonehaven is that it is the best small town in Scotland. I want to see the Queen Elizabeth Caravan Park refurbished, the Town Hall taken over by the Town Hall Trust and the long-term future of the Tolbooth secured. There needs to be a second supermarket and a better train service.

I strongly support the new settlement at Elsick. This means that the bulk of new housing in the area will be at Elsick, so avoiding the overdevelopment of Stonehaven. Elsick is being properly designed from the start to have all the necessary facilities of a new town.

The AWPR is vital for the economic prosperity of the North East and needs to be completed without further delay.

The curly

David May — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:33:48 +0000

Working with other councillors we agreed on the removal of the shelter and cut back of the reeds. I have subsequently been working on trying to get more seats at the Curly especially near the children’s play area.

Sainsbury’s

David May — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:54:53 +0000

I was in touch with Sainsbury’s last week as they had not started building their supermarket at the time we had been told. They told me there has been delay but they are still very much committed to Montrose though there are still some details that have too be sorted out.
I contacted them again today as the site is needing cleaned up as it is becoming messier with litter.