The second phase provides additional proposed savings options and invites people to have their say on these, and comment on how changes might affect them if taken forward.  

Councillor Alex McLellan, convener of the Finance and Resources Committee, said: “The next phase of the consultation continues to offer the public an opportunity to express their views on proposed savings being put forward by council officers ahead of the council setting the 2025/26 budget.

“It is important that people participate as this will give us a greater understanding of what services are important to individuals and their families, and the potential impact any change or removal of a service may have on them.”

Anyone who has access to the internet at home or on their mobile phone can access the consultation here.

For anyone who does not have internet access at home, digital assistance is available at local libraries including the Central Library, and at the Customer Service Centre, Marischal College during opening hours.

A series of virtual and in-person events have been arranged to help encourage public engagement. During these events, the public will have the opportunity to discuss any of the proposed options with council staff.  There will also be targeted engagement with community groups and other stakeholders.

The Council will host a series of pop-up events to offer digital assistance to citizens who would like support to complete the consultation online.  These sessions will be held within Aberdeen City Vaccination Centre located inside the Bon Accord Shopping Centre, George Street.  

Advanced booking is not required to attend the below pop-up sessions.  

• Thursday 31 October – 2pm-4pm
• Thursday 7 November – 2pm-4pm
• Thursday 14 November – 2pm-4pm

The consultation closes on Sunday, November 17 and the results will be presented to Full council on Wednesday, December 11. 

Further details of the consultation meetings can be found here.