Decision Maker:

Outcome: Delegate Grant

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 29, 2024

Purpose:

Content: The Committee agreed to:   (1)  Note the position in respect of the previous request by Formartine Area Committee that Officers provide information on the legality of providing a temporary speed or weight restriction on the C1c road at Milton of Potterton as detailed in paragraph 3.5,   (2)  Agreed the membership of the Investigation Group as outlined in paragraph 3.2, noting that Ward 9, Ellon & District did not wish to have a representative on the group,   (3)  Agreed the Terms of Reference for the Investigation Group as detailed in Appendix 1, with the addition of Transport Scotland as a witness as detailed at paragraph 3.9, but sought to retain point 3 of the Scope of Investigation, as detailed in paragraph 3.5, and   (4)  Agreed the questions to be formally included in the evidence gathering sessions as detailed in Appendix 1, with question 4 being reworded to state “Does the recording of Data by Police Scotland includes all reported accidents including damage as well as injury, with enough detail to reflect risks accurately?”, and with the addition of the following questions that were noted during discussion at this meeting:   a.    Have potential alternative routes for HGVS been evaluated, which could relieve pressure on the C1C road? Could signage and preferred route schemes be established to encourage use on main routes?  b.    Are there examples from other local authorities where restrictions have been put in place and successfully applied? Or perhaps it isn’t another authority, but another settlement impacted by AWPR construction. c.     What other measures or regulatory actions could be considered to mitigate safety risks? d.    As constituents listed in the MPI are in the scope of investigation, what specific outcomes or protections are constituents seeking, such as speed restrictions, weight restrictions or infrastructure for pedestrians and active travel?