Aberdeen’s Spaces for People measures to remain in place
The recommendation was made from the director of public health for NHS Grampian, who said the measures should remain, particularly in light of the new more transmissible variant.
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Formal consultation on taxi rank changes in Aberdeen approved
A consultation will be held into plans to change the site of taxi ranks in Aberdeen city centre.
Councillors to discuss plans for new taxi ranks in Aberdeen city centre
Two taxi ranks in Aberdeen are proposed to be removed, with several new ones added as part of Spaces for People measures.
Readers’ Letters: Swap out meat this January
While the new year is likely to bring more of the “new normal”, we can still shake things up by making meaningful and achievable resolutions for 2021.
More Spaces for People measures to be removed at Aberdeen beach
The Beach Boulevard, between the Beach Esplanade and Links Road travelling east bound will be shut from 8am on January 5 to 5pm on the same day.
Review of Aberdeenshire’s Spaces for People measures complete
Following the review, several of the measures have had elements changed or removed. However, others will remain - and could stay in place beyond the end of the pandemic.
Spaces for People: Plans to remove Stonehaven town centre restrictions branded ‘early Christmas present’
North-east traders have hailed plans to remove Spaces for People measures as an “early Christmas present”.
Aberdeen Beach: Motorists diverted through city as road closed for work to remove cycle lanes
A busy Aberdeen road is shut for up to a month during work to remove temporary cycle lanes.
Work to remove cycle lanes at Aberdeen beach gets under way
Work to remove the controversial cycle lane installed at Aberdeen beach has begun.
Spaces for People: Charity slams councillors over decision to remove cycle lanes at Aberdeen beach
A cycling charity has slammed a group of Aberdeen councillors after they voted to remove bike lanes less than two months after they were installed.
Readers’ Letters: Back-pedalling on cycle lanes
I have read several articles recently regarding beach cycle lanes and am heartened to see the planning department has finally agreed to remove them.
‘Excessive’ social distancing measures at Aberdeen beach will be scrapped
Controversial social distancing measures at Aberdeen beach are set for the chop after councillors voted to remove them.
757 drivers fined for ignoring bus gate on Aberdeen’s Union Street
More than 750 fines have been handed out in the space of a month at Aberdeen's newest bus gate.
Moray Council sets out changes to Spaces For People measures after October holidays
Moray Council has announced plans to scale back its distancing measures in Elgin town centre.
EXCLUSIVE: Council chiefs order review into Aberdeen’s controversial Covid-19 road restrictions
Council leaders have ordered a review into social distancing measures installed across Aberdeen, the Evening Express can reveal today.
‘Relief’ as controversial Aberdeen bus gate is removed
Relieved traders have welcomed the removal of a controversial bus gate in Aberdeen - but warned more help is needed to support businesses.
Spaces for People plans for major Aberdeen road scrapped
Proposals to bring in measures to stop traffic turning on to a busy Aberdeen road have been scrapped.
New benches installed on Aberdeen’s Union Street
New benches have been installed on Union Street.
Video: Bus gate camera activated in Aberdeen city centre
A new camera has been set up to catch people driving through a bus gate on Aberdeen's Union Street.
New temporary car park opens in north-east town
A new temporary car park has opened in a north-east town.
Readers’ Letters: Broch men left their own mark
Like many in the north-east of Scotland, and the Broch in particular, I remember the horror of Dennis Nilsen’s crimes at the time of his arrest and I found the Brian Masters book Killing For Company hard to put down.
Councillors to discuss petition calling for removal of social distancing measures in north-east town
Councillors will discuss a petition calling for changes to social distancing measures in a north-east town.
Readers’ Letters: Zero thought for disabled drivers
I am astounded the city council has given absolutely no thought for disabled and mobility impaired drivers wanting to visit the beach boulevard.
Aberdeenshire cycling: Potholed roads get the thumbs down
Here, we examine the results for Aberdeenshire – a sprawling rural area peppered with a number of sizeable towns and off-road trails catering to a variety of cyclists.
Aberdeen councillors raise concerns over proposed Spaces for People measures
Councillors have urged residents in an Aberdeen community to make their views on proposed Spaces for People measures known to the council.
Aberdeen Beach Esplanade now fully open to traffic
The Beach Esplanade in Aberdeen is now fully open to traffic.
Bus gate camera to be installed in Aberdeen’s Union Street
Temporary bus stops and a new camera to enforce a bus gate on Aberdeen's Union Street will be put in place next week.
North-east council sets out criteria for removing Spaces For People measures
Council bosses have set out the criteria they want met before they start lifting controversial Spaces For People measures.
Concern over access to Aberdeen beach after work starts on controversial cycle lanes
Residents have raised concerns over access to Aberdeen's beach after work started on a controversial scheme to install cycle lanes on the road.
Aberdeen beach traffic restrictions lifted for the weekend
Traffic restrictions at the Beach Esplanade in Aberdeen have been lifted for the weekend.