In a press release yesterday (17th December 2007), Greenbelt Group announced that having listened to it’s customers, it had revised its policies with regards to Open Area Maintenance, and could now offer a number of options to permit homeowners to self-manage the open areas on their developments.

The press release can be read in full here:

http://www.greenbeltgroup.co.uk/press/16

and details of the various options can be viewed here (needs Adbobe PDF viewer):

http://www.greenbeltgroup.co.uk/mediaLibrary/images/english/2338.pdf

This is a major step forward for residents in Kintore, and assuming there are no hurdles with the detail in the small print, will permit residents to appoint their own land managers (most likely Aberdeenshire Council) with quality standards and prices agreeable to all residents.

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Aberdeenshire Council are holding a workshop to enable local residents to give feedback on their 25 year strategic plan for development of the local area.

Background information and various documents can be viewed on-line at www.acssp.net

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Persimmon Homes have now removed the bollards/pedestrian crossing/streetlamp which had been built opposite the entry road to their site, effectively blocking entry/exit for larger vehicles.

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It appears that Persimmon Homes have built the entry/exit road to their new Falconer Park development in the wrong place. The road is directly opposite a traffic island, effectively blocking the junction. It is either this, or the island (which has been in place for over 9 months) was built in the wrong place.

Aberdeenshire Council have been asked to clarify the situation, as this hazard is clearly in breach of planning regulations.

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We are currently in process of developing a website for the residents association. As well as publishing newsletters, minutes of meetings etc, the website will be used to promote our fantastic community spirit. With details of events, organisations, local history, things to see and do etc.  We will also have a wealth of information of local interest on the site such as details and availability of local childminders, links to bus and train timetables, school holidays, local council departments, opening hours and  contact details for local businesses etc.  (more…)