From the Evening Express
A BYLAW to help clamp down on illicit encampments is currently on the cards.
Draft plans for the ruling went before councillors last April, detailing what could be banned under new powers.
Under the proposed bylaw, police and council officers would be able to dish out fines to anyone setting up shelter overnight in Hazlehead, Lochinch, Westburn, Duthie, Stewart, Seaton, Calder, Alan Douglas or Eric Hendrie parks.
Bay of Nigg, Kingswells Park and Ride, Riverview Drive, Carnie Woods, Aberdeen Exhibition Centre, Queen’s Links and Kings Links would also be included.
The ban would affect caravans, campervans, motorhomes, tents, shelters and people staying in vehicles overnight.
An Aberdeen City Council spokesman said: “We are consulting with stakeholders on the proposal for a bylaw.
“Stakeholders include community councils, the Grampian Regional Equality Council (GREC), Police Scotland and the Procurator Fiscal.
“We will be reporting back to full council with feedback from the consultation as well as the proposed wording for a bylaw. Officers aim to report back to full council in May.”
It would be up to the Scottish Government to allow any proposed bylaw to be put in place.
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