Issue - meetings

“That the Council:

1.     Notes with the ongoing road and utility works across Torry/Ferryhill and the disruption these closures are causing to residents, businesses, and commuters in the surrounding communities.

2.     Recognises that:

a.     Prolonged or repeated closures have a disproportionate impact on communities such as Torry and Ferryhill, increasing travel times, congestion on usually quieter streets and reducing accessibility to services.

b.     Aberdeen’s road network is not based on a grid system, meaning that the closure of a single street often can cause significant spill over effect across a wider area, exacerbating disruption and congestion.

c.     Local businesses and residents have expressed frustration over the lack of timely communication and mitigation measures during these closures.

3.     Therefore instructs the Chief Officer - Operations to:

a.     Engage with affected communities, including Torry and Ferryhill, to gather feedback and concerns, regarding the recent road closures, due to the SSEN utility works.

b.       Continue to liaise with SSEN and other relevant stakeholders to ensure mitigation strategies are in place, including signage and alternative transport routes during closure periods.

c.       Ensure a lessons-learned session is held with SSEN to review improvements following the recent utility works. This should include enhancing media communications from SSEN beyond statutory notices, such as providing clear, concise updates on social media and to Elected Members. These updates should move beyond only saying that the works are essential and explain the reasons for the works, what is being done and why and the expected timescales.”

Carried forward from the Council meeting of 10 December 2025

to approve the notice of motion.