With recent freezing temperatures, “Cold Weather Payments” have been triggered in parts of Gordon.  Payments will be made automatically to those that are entitled to them.

The following postcodes have been triggered in Gordon:  AB21, AB22, AB23, AB41, AB42

A MP has urged the Scottish Government to “listen to the people” after a survey showed overwhelming support for plans to dual the A96 from Inverurie to Huntly along the existing route.

The proposed NW routes of the A96 are causing great deal of negative comment. My inbox is full overwhelmingly of people outraged by the environmental damage the routes would make.
 

Transport Scotland and their consultants Amey/Arup arranged for several public exhibitions to encourage feedback or comments from stakeholders, landowners, local communities and other interested parties.   

Colin met with Scottish NFU and during discussions the drought and fodder issues were raised.

National Lottery Good Cause Funding can confirm over £18m has been awarded to the Gordon Area.

Caledonian Logistics' Derek Mitchell showed Colin around the impressive distribution and storage warehouse at Oldmeldrum. 

Gordon MP Colin Clark took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on a new footpath next to Dyce Primary School in Aberdeen.
The Scottish Conservative MP joined party colleague and local councillor Avril MacKenzie with representatives of civil engineering contractor BAM Nuttall. 

On a visit to the Royal Highland Show Ingliston, Colin met with local breeders including RHASS Director and Chief Cattle Steward Eric Mutch

Colin visited CAF4E and Company Lunch Club, Bridge of Don at the Destiny Church, a lunchclub for older people in Danestone and Bridge of Don. Great stories, lunch and volunteers helping the socially isolated.