Tag Archives: Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route

The final countdown for Aberdeen’s ancient woodland…

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

 The long wait is now over for those involved in the legal challenge against the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), and we’re sorry to tell you but it isn’t good news. The judge, Lord Tyre, came down on the side … Continue reading →

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The case for otters and bats – Aberdeen appeal day 3

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

Day three in Road Sense’s Judicial Review against the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) ended up being short and sweet, as the advocate for the community-led group drew her case to a close. Final points were addressing the problems with … Continue reading →

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Paper, paper paper: Aberdeen appeal day 2

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

It’s the second day of an expected six days of the continuing fight around the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route – our Christina is there and shares her latest update: I’m taken by the staggering volume of written material that was … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen bypass campaigners awarded cap on legal costs

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

We were delighted to find out on Thursday (the 20th of Jan) that Road Sense, the local group campaigning against the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) have been granted a Protected Expenses Order for their legal challenge to Scottish Ministers’ … Continue reading →

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