The SNP/Lib Dem Council’s Westhill to Aberdeen transport strategy proposes banning parking on Albyn Place, Rosemount Place, and Carden Place. The plans, if implemented, would also see a bus stop for the number 3 service diverted away from Rosemount Place.
Local residents and business owners have described the plans as a “death knell” for businesses in Rosemount and leave residents of several care homes in the area without transport.
Speaking to the Press & Journal, Midstocket & Rosemount councillor Emma Farquhar said “Rosemount is one of Aberdeen’s small business success stories with lots of independent shops. They’ve battled through the pandemic and have managed to draw in people from across the city”
“I know the council is under pressure from the SNP Government to ban cars but there really should be more consideration given to local needs and the economy”.
Urging residents to get involved and have their say, Councillor Ken McLeod said “While this at consultation stage it is important everyone makes their views known,” the Tory councillor said.
“A blanket ban on cars being able to park and access the small businesses shows a disappointing disregard for the local community including residents who will lose on street parking spaces to cycle lanes.”
