£896,000 of improvements started on the Formartine and Buchan Way

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An £896,000 programme of improvements to the historic and popular Formartine and Buchan Way has begun. Once completed, the works – which form a major realignment of the existing National Cycle Network (NCN) – will enable even more people to walk, wheel and cycle, along with equestrian use, from Newmachar to Auchnagatt and beyond. The Formartine and Buchan Way improvements …

Public engagement events around Banff and Macduff active travel bridge options

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From Aberdeenshire Council The communities of Banff and Macduff are being encouraged to share their views on two design options for a new active travel bridge across the River Deveron. Events are being held on Monday, September 25 at Deveron Community & Sports Centre, Banff from 1pm till 7pm and on Tuesday, September 26 at Macduff Community & Sports Centre …

£160k Sustrans funding approved for Banff and Macduff bridge project

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From Aberdeenshire Council Plans for the construction of a new active travel bridge crossing at Banff for pedestrians and cyclists have taken a massive step forward. Aberdeenshire Council’s successful bid for £160,000 of Sustrans grant funding will enable the authority to develop initial design work on the proposed crossing. Early last year, Aberdeenshire Council commissioned a study to explore options …

Social distancing plans for city streets to support the NHS are given the go-ahead

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From Aberdeen City Council: An ambitious plan by Aberdeen City Council to allow for social distancing in city streets to help ensure the safe emergence from the coronavirus lockdown was today awarded a £1.76million grant from the Scottish Government’s Spaces for People fund. The grant will pay/go towards a roll out of temporary measures to allow people to walk, cycle, …