Democracy in Action at RGU

Voting is now open for the 2012 RGU student elections.


This year there were a record number of nominees, signifying an impressive increase on the 2011 Elections.

Steven Mills, current president of RGU:LGBT is running for Vice President of Equality and Diversity.
He said: "The election is fun but very difficult. We make friends with anyone running but we have to remember that we are running against each other and it gets dirty and political very quick. Unfortunately the election is often a popularity contest which is a real shame as you want to just campaign, express your views and win a position in a fair manner. You have to get your name out there and be as diplomatic as much as possible. If I won my position I would be thrilled. Winning through a vote is definitely confidence boost but it is important to to remember why I applied for role on the first place. I would want to get started as quick as possible and make sure I represent my manifesto and more to make my supporters proud."

Aberdeen Lib-Dem No Fly Zone

Liberal Democrats in the North-east have been asked for answers after their London mayoral candidate said he wanted to cut short haul flights to Scotland.

Campaigners, including business representatives and politicians have been calling for landing slots form Heathrow to Aberdeen to be preserved to boost the North-east economy.

But Brian Paddick, who is running for London Mayor, said in an interview he wanted short haul flights to be scrapped in favour of more long haul flights.

SNP Aberdeen Central MSP Kevin Stewart said he had written to senior Lib Dems in the North-east asking them to clarify their position.

North-east Lib Dem MSP Alison McInnes said there had been no let up in her party's support.
She said: “We would all like to see less reliance on short haul flights, but the reality is that suitable high speed rail alternatives are not on the horizon for Aberdeen. It is for that reason that local Liberal Democrats have consistently backed calls to give special protection to landing slots at Heathrow for flights from Aberdeen and Inverness and we will continue to do so.”

Mr Stewart¸ who is standing down as a councillor on the SNP/Lib Dem coalition led Aberdeen City Council at the May elections, said: “This is a deeply damaging proposal which I hope will be strongly argued against from all sides.All representatives in the North East need to be pulling in the same direction to promote business and investment. Proposals such as this could be devastating to the local economy."

Aberdeen Art Gallery Extends Opening Hours

Aberdeen Art Gallery is extending its opening hours to help meet the demand for its latest exhibition.

"From Van Gogh to Vettriano" opened in February and has attracted a record number of visitors.

The gallery will now be open until 8pm two nights per week.

The exhibition features work by Vincent van Gogh, Camille Pissarro, Claude Monet, British artists Stanley Spencer, Paul Nash and modern artists Lucian Freud, R.B. Kitaj and Jack Vettriano.

North East is Costa Del Sol

Aberdeen was the hottest place in the UK yesterday with temperatures reaching 16C, warmer than holiday hot spots Malta and Alicante.

Today is officially the start of spring and forecasters are predicting more good weather over the coming week sending the Mercury to double the average for this time of year.

MET office forecaster Dan Williams said: "At this time of year, around the equinox, the sun is a bit stronger, so when it does come out it allows the temperatures to warm up."

City Centre Traffic Distruption

A busy Aberdeen road is to have a one-way system installed.

From Monday March 26th, Craigshaw Road will have a one-way system put in place.This will continue to be in place until the 2nd of April.

The system is being used to ensure public safety during pavement and kerb reconstruction work.

An alternative route for eastbound vehicles is available at Craigshaw Drive and Wellington Road.

Police Investigating Vandalism in Fraserburgh

Police are investigating after windows at a north-east garage were smashed.
Officers were called to Strichen Court in Fraserburgh after windows at a garage were broken.
The incident happened around 9pm on Saturday.
The value of damage to the windows is estimated at a low three figure sum.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Grampian Police.

MacMillan Cancer Support Needs Volunteers

A cancer charity is seeking volunteers to take part in a fundraising run in the North-east.

Macmillan Cancer Support is urging people in Aberdeen to sign up for this years Balmoral 10km run to raise money for people affected by cancer.

The charity is hoping to raise £5,000 from the run on April 28, and hopes as many people as possible will join the Team Macmillan to raise cash.

All funds from the run will be used to fund Macmillan's vital cancer services..