Decision Maker:

Outcome: Approve

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 3, 2024

Purpose:

Content: The Committee agreed the recommendations within the report and made the following comments to Infrastructure Services Committee: a)    The work carried out to date was to be commended, b)    Involving the community groups was very welcomed and it would be helpful to feedback thanks to all the local volunteers who have been involved, c)    In terms of access from Balmedie to the Country Park, there was a request for improvements for walking along the existing access road, which goes past the entrance to Balmedie House, towards the beach car park.  There was a desire for more pedestrian priority, which led to the suggestion of an additional path to the South, which is within the proposal. But it would still he helpful to create markings to make the original route safer for pedestrians, d)    It would be helpful if an update could be provided to the Balmedie Country Park Forum, e)    Improvements to the Waterside Bridge footpaths was welcomed, albeit disappointing it wasn’t the full length back to Newburgh, f)      Coastal Communities Funding could be explored, g)    Some publicity of the route might be helpful, as well as exploring how many people use it, h)    It was hoped that the paths would be used well to assist with natural maintenance, and i)      As regards the wider path network, it would be helpful to understand how it progressed through the City Area.