THE ANGUS COUNCIL (DISABLED PERSONS’ PARKING PLACES) (STREET PARKING PLACES) (DECRIMINALISED ENFORCEMENT) (No.3) ORDER 202X
Angus Council has recently authorised the preparation of the above noted Order for the purposes shown in the enclosed Statement of Reasons.
Full details of the proposals are contained in the draft Order which, together with the associated plans, is available to view HERE
In addition, any document or plan can be forwarded as an e-mail attachment, requests for which should be addressed to Roads@angus.gov.uk.
The Notice of Proposals in respect of this Order, a copy of which I enclose, will be published in The Courier & Advertiser on Friday, 1st September 2023, and objections to, or comments about the Order require to be lodged by 21st September 2023.
If you have any queries, please email Adrian Gwynne at gwynneag@angus.gov.uk.
Heating oil has become an expensive commodity, making it an attractive target for thieves.
Due to a recent rise in theft of fuel from domestic and commercial tanks please find below some tips to avoid becoming a victim of such a crime:
- Deter thieves from entering your property by installing and using lockable gates and by maintaining boundaries and perimeter fencing;
- Plant shrubs or install fences to hide exposed domestic heating oil tanks from the eyes of opportunist thieves cruising the neighbourhood;
- Consider fitting a locking cap to your tank;
- Check tank oil levels regularly;
- Where possible install automatic movement sensor security lighting to cover your tank and the immediate surrounding area;
- Note suspicious vehicle registration numbers and report them to the police through the 101 number;
- If tanks are located in outbuildings or sheds, ensure these are kept locked;
- Be aware that if thieves have already stolen fuel from your tank they may return to steal any replacement oil you order;
- Be especially vigilant following a recent delivery of oil/diesel;
- Consider fitting an alarm system that notifies you if fuel is being drained from the tank.
Report any suspicious activity, or those involved, to Police Scotland by calling 101. In an emergency, call 999.
Click here for some further useful tips on preventing oil theft.
Strathmore dog training classes coming to Aberlemno Village Hall - see posters below for contact details.
Summer fun - Making summer FUN for everyone
Angus Council have been working with local partner organisations, to create a range of fun, free/affordable activities for children, young people and families during the summer holidays.
This programme will give children and families opportunity to connect, explore and have fun during the summer holidays.
We have established partnerships with 52 different services throughout Angus, full details of which can be found on our website
We've also got:
- Free swimming for all children in partnership with Angus Alive - One hour per child per day.
- Free travel ASN Taxi travel for existing school ASN Taxi users. 30 June - 13 August
- Active Schools, Vibrant Communities, Community Food Hubs, Community Sports, Music and Youth Clubs - Programmes running throughout Angus
- Footgolf and Healthy Lunch – Brechin Golf Club
- Various Church programmes offering family days and food provision
Thank you to everyone that attended the Community Council Special Meeting on 15th June 2023 to discuss the SSEN East Coast 400kv proposals.
Here are the documents discussed at the meeting:
To allow more time for those interested in the East Coast 400kV phase 2 project to share their views SSEN have extended the consultation period until Friday 28th July in recognition of the extent of local interest in the project and to allow stakeholders and members of the community more time to share their views on the initial proposals.
You can contact the Aberlemno and District Community Council at aberlemnoCC@yahoo.com or through this website using 'contact us'
Davidson Legacy Cottage: Community Ownership Project
Why we want to hear from you
The Davidson Legacy Cottage is located on the east of Scotland in Netherton, Angus. The cottage is named due to the Davidsons who lived in the cottage and emigrated to the USA in 1857. When William C Davidson reached America, he married and raised a family – three of his sons providing the Davidson name along with one William Harley, that created a global sensation.
Davidson Legacy Cottage SCIO have a simple aim, to raise funds in order to purchase the property from the current owners who plan to retire. As the current owners have restored the property to as it would have been when the Davidson’s lived there, they want to keep the legacy rather than sell to a property developer, which could place the cottage and its history at risk of being lost.
Taking the cottage into community ownership would ensure the safeguarding of this historic site, for future generations, the local community and visitors from all over the world.
The main aims of the Davidson Legacy Preservation Group (DLPG) are:
- Purchase the Cottage on behalf of the community
- Preserve the history
- Improve accessibility
- Develop the amenities as a Heritage site
- Encourage Community Engagement
- Host regular events
If you live, work, or spend time in or around Angus or any of the neighbouring communities, we are looking for your views on the changes, that will make the Cottage into the best possible asset it can be, for the whole community, bikers, and visitors to the site. It should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. You can request a paper copy of the survey from the DLPG committee or fill it in HERE.
Sustrans Scotland and Helping Hand Environmental have joined forces to share information and helpful resources. We want to reach more community groups to raise awareness of the Love Your Network (£500-£1,000) grant, and we would love you to help us spread the word!
What is the Love Your Network grant?
The Love Your Network grant, funded by the Scottish Government through Sustrans Scotland, supports community groups, helping to make traffic-free sections of the National Cycle Network a more welcoming place for people and wildlife.
Community groups can receive equipment for litter picking and hand tools for maintenance and wildlife management tasks. Through workshops about birds, bees, and butterflies - people can learn about the wildlife on their routes and how to record their sightings. In addition, we have been able to support community groups across the country through Love Your Network.
Examples of successful grants include:
- Training with a wildlife expert was awarded to a community hub in Nairn to learn how to identify and record the birds in their local area
- Litter-picking equipment was awarded to a kayak club in Clydebank to transform the safety and attractiveness in and alongside the canal
- Scything tools and wildflowers seeds were awarded to a conservation group near Stirling to create and maintain a wildflower meadow
What areas are eligible? Traffic-free sections of the National Cycle Network as shown with the solid orange line on the Sustrans National Cycle Network Map.
How much money is available? Love Your Network purchases equipment and training on behalf of the group. Grants awarded are usually in the region of £500-£1,000.
Who can apply? Community groups, registered charities, and social enterprises – please get in touch if you need further information.
Interested community groups can find out how to apply by visiting the Sustrans website - Love Your Network grant.
The 2023/24 funding round will close at 23:59 on 5th February 2024.
Stem Appeal
Aberlemno School is planning to have a ‘tinker table’ type activity in the classroom. If you are getting any new small electrical kitchen appliances, hairdryers, straighteners, small tool boxes etc, please donate any that you no longer require and the School will put them to good use taking them apart and learning about how they work. The items do not need to work.
You can find about more about STEM in Scottish primary education here.
Consultation is set to begin as Angus Council and Dalhousie Estates engage with local community councils, City of Brechin and District Community Council, and Inveresk Community Council to help shape their proposal for the Angus Rural Mobility Hub in Brechin.
Click here to read more.
Resources that can help with fatigue, sleep and anxiety
The National Wellbeing Hub has wide-ranging free content which is aimed at encouraging us to look after ourselves and seek help when we need it.
It contains information on (evidence-based) resources to enable self-care and the most comprehensive information on services available (e.g. helplines, peer support) at national, regional and local levels.
A number of key resources are available on the National Wellbeing Hub, including apps and online programmes:
Sleepio (click to access the evidence based sleep improvement programme)
Daylight (click to access ways of improving general wellbeing)
Silvercloud (click to access a structured programme based on CBT focusing on supporting your wellbeing, including managing your mental health, resilience, stress and sleep. Use code NHS2020)
For more information you can also follow @PRoMISScot @scotgovhealth on Twitter.
Can you help?
Do you know anyone who was in the Aberlemno WRI between 1952-1955?
Or did you know postman Hampton?
One armed postie Hampton, cycled from Forfar every day to deliver the post to Aberlemno whatever the weather. He was always cheerful and carries a lot of local news as well as the post.
When Aberlemno WRI were creating the embroidered map every WRI member put in some stictches to complete the map, which postie Hampton carried from house to house
Do you know anyone who was involved?
Did your mum/ granny help with a few stitches? Was your dad/ grandad/ uncle Postie Hampton?
Please get in touch if you have any information - through contact us on this website.
