Not long back from the Cluny, Midmar and Monymusk Community Council meeting. It was good to put faces to some of the names I had come across in my previous life as a community councillor. We heard from PC Mark Robinson about the ongoing Operation Zenith which you can read about here: http://www.grampian.police.uk/Adviceff23.html?id=430&pid=30;34;16;457

PC Robinson also reported minor incidents in the local area of vandalism, speeding and anti-social behaviour. He reminded us that some of these anti-social behaviour incidents could actually be resolved without police intervention if residents approached neighbours and got to know each other. He also shared a good news story of his recent fundraising motorcycle trip to raise money for the Royal Marines. To find out more about his adventure click on the link http://www.commando999.com/pc-mark-robinson-going-the-extra-mile-debrief/

 I like his “never ever ever give up” attitude!

This week has been a steep learning curve for me! As well as finding out from a concerned resident what the difference between English bluebells and the Spanish variety that are set to take over in a local park, I now know how to treat Japanese Knotweed. Is this something a local councillor needs to know I hear you ask? As Sir Archie Grant, Secretary of Cluny, Midmar and Monymusk Community Council pointed out – the council Landscape Services and Roads Departments may be unwittingly spreading this notoriously invasive weed when cutting verges etc and I now have the secret remedy!