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Big response to Hill of Rubislaw parking consultation

Ross Thomson
Ross Thomson

Hundreds of people have taken part in a consultation run by Aberdeen City Council on parking issues at Hill of Rubislaw.

About 450 responses were collated by officials at the local authority in the survey, which came to a close yesterday.

Locals were asked to share their views following complaints that workers from nearby oil and gas company offices were taking up all the spaces on residential streets.

Meetings were held between ward councillors and representatives of firms including Chevron, Conoco Philips and Marathon Oil.

Results of the consultation are expected to be included in a report to the council’s enterprise, strategic planning and infrastructure (ESP&I) committee on September 4.

Hazlehead, Ashley and Queen’s Cross councillor Ross Thomson, who had actively encouraged local residents to take part, said he was pleased with the level of participation.

He said: “There were about 1,200 consultation forms sent out, so to get about 450 back is quite a good return.

“I think it goes to show the strength of feeling and how much of a problem this issue has been around the Hill of Rubislaw.

“Even for those people who have not been directly affected by parking problems, they have sympathised with those who have, and are ready to support their neighbours.”

Mr Thomson, a Conservative councillor, added that more meetings were planned between council officials and the companies in the area.

Liberal Democrats Jennifer Stewart and Martin Greig have also been involved, and have encouraged residents to get involved.

Concerns about increased pressure on spaces were raised when councillors approved a new £50million office development overlooking Rubislaw Quarry in April last year.

Plans for a controlled parking zone (CPZ) surrounding the Hill of Rubislaw – on streets including Angusfield Avenue, Westholme Avenue and King’s Cross Road – were dropped.

However, work is ongoing to investigate a “priority” parking scheme, while council officials are in talks with businesses to try to encourage a “modal shift” away from car use.

It is understood that the report to the EPS&I committee will examine the controlled parking and priority parking plans.