Oldmeldrum,Bourtie & Daviot Community Council Report
Tuesday 28th January 2025

The following topics were discussed at the recent Community Council Meeting

Discussions and Resolutions

  1. Unacceptable delays when contacting the (Newburn) Medical Practice. 

Discussion.

  • The Community Council heard several verbal, in person, reports of excessive waiting time “on hold” when attempting to contact the Medical Practice by telephone.
  • This issue was raised by both CC members and also by members of the public present. 
  • Anecdotal evidence from local social media groups also indicate that this issue is affecting a significant number of local people.

Resolution

  • The CC has agreed to write to the Medical Practice (Newburn) highlighting our concerns and requesting a response.
  • Councillors present at the meeting have also resolved to write to the practice.
  • The CC will also write to our local MP and MSP about this issue

Further information (Not discussed)

  • Newburn Medical Practice have a complaints process here  https://www.fyvieoldmeldrummedicalgroup.scot.nhs.uk/about-us/practice-policies/patient-rights/complaints/

2. Road signage – HGV vehicles entering Rosebank due to SatNav directions

    Discussion

    • The road through Market Square between the Colpy Road roundabout (beside the co-op) and the junction of South Road with the A947 used to be designated as the A920. 
    • In 2012 Aberdeenshire Council resolved to re-designate this section of road as “C” class and remove the “A” classification. This coincided with the construction of the relief road to the west of the town. 
    • However, the road continues to have the A920 designation on SatNav systems including Google maps.
    • The route has signage restricting weight to 7.5 tonnes except for delivery access.
    • Council officers have reported that they believe the present signage is sufficient.

    Resolution

    • The CC agreed to write to the appropriate council officers, copying in the ward councillors, requesting improved signage, particularly in relation to Rosebank.
    • Our local MP and MSP have also agreed to lend their support.

    Further information (Not discussed)

    • Individuals can report incorrect road names to Google by using the “Contribute” button on the Google maps app screen.

    3. Westbank Care Home – vandalism 

    Discussion

    • The lower level of the building has been boarded up. 
    • Local councillors present informed the meeting that the upper floors will be boarded up this week. The building has been decommissioned with only the fire alarm remaining functional.

    Resolution

    • Councillors assured us that the council is taking steps to secure the building
    • Further discussion around the future of the site will be progressed by the CC with more information to follow.

    Further information (Not discussed)

    • The land on which the care home sits was once part of the Duff family’s Meldrum House estate.