Social Work and Housing Committee today acknowledged the progress made in implementing Community Payback Orders and approved ongoing initiatives to further improve performance. The Criminal Juctice & Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 introduced the ‘Community Payback Order’ as the principle community based disposal to Scottish Courts.

Westhill facilities who have benefited from the CPOs are:

Ashdale Hall – planting of shrubs

Clearing pathways around Westhill

Denman Playgroup – digging up tree roots to enable children to have a garden area

Westdyke Sports Centre – weeding and clearance works

Lawsondale Sports Ground – groundworks