I attended Westhill & Elrick Community Council (W&ECC) monthly meeting last night. W&ECC are one of three community councils in the Ward 13 area. It was great to see some new faces interested in joining the group. There was a busy agenda as usual with reports from the litter, art project, bulbs and baskets and Christmas lights sub-groups. Anne Simpson from The Garioch Partnership also gave a short presentation to the group.

The three community councils in Ward 13 are fortunate to have a regular Police attendance at their meetings, giving members the chance to raise issues of concern with the local officers. Sergeant Jamie Harrison reported monthly crime statistics for the Westhill area over the last month which included 2 x dangerous driving, 3 x vandalisms, 3 x thefts, 1 x drugs offence and 2 x assaults. Sgt Harrison also updated the group on improvements on the Brodiach Road where larger speed signs and bold ’30’ road markings are to be installed. Discussions are ongoing regarding  an ‘elderly people crossing’ sign on Old Skene Road near Blackhills Court. An issue was raised from a member of the public regarding rules of pedestrian crossings and an education drive is to be initiated targeting both pedestrians and drivers.