A refreshed Health & Transport Action Plan (HTAP) for the Grampian region has been launched today (Monday, 3 February 2025), building on over 15 years of partnership working between key health and transport partners in the north east. The plan supports co-ordination between transport providers and health and social care services, as they look to improve health and transport services, align strategies and improve health outcomes. HTAP Partners include NHS Grampian, Nestrans, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils and Health and Social Care Partnerships, the third sector, and commercial transport …
Feedback sought on draft Regional Active Travel Network
Members of the public are being asked to give their views on a Regional Active Travel Network for North East Scotland. Active travel is people-powered transport: walking, wheeling (such as wheelchairs, scooters, prams and buggies) and cycling. Improving routes for these options can help more people get to where they want to go, improve people’s health and reduce carbon emissions. There are some good facilities for active travel in both Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, but it is recognised that there is much more that could be done to create safe …
Volunteer Drivers across Grampian recognised for their vital service
Transport volunteers across the North-east have been recognised for their outstanding service, commitment and contribution at the Grampian Volunteer Transport Awards. The biennial awards highlight the vital support that community transport provides. The service plays a critical role helping those who face difficulty travelling to key services. The work of those in volunteering roles has been crucial in this challenging year for communities. Today’s (Tuesday 27th October) virtual ceremony saw winners recognised for a range of work: Volunteer Driver/Escort of the Year was jointly-awarded to Norman Kinnaird of Huntly Community …