Delegated decisions linked to this meeting

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• Notices of Motion

  For Determination

  Finance and Resources Committee noted there were no Notices of Motion on 05/08/2026.

• Deputations

  For Determination

  Aberdeen City Council's Finance and Resources Committee noted there were no deputations on 05/08/2026.

• Minute of Previous Meeting of 13 May 2026

  For Determination

  The Finance and Resources Committee approved the minute of the previous meeting on 13 May 2026. The committee resolved to exclude the press and public from certain agenda items. They also noted the withdrawal of deputations for the Kincorth Cruyff Court Outline Business Case.

• Urgent Business

  For Determination

  Finance and Resources Committee noted there was no urgent business on 05/08/2026.

• Performance Management Framework Report - CORS/26/146

  For Determination

  The Finance and Resources Committee noted the report and the performance information contained in the Appendix on 05/08/2026.

• Referrals from Council, Committees and Sub Committees

  For Determination

  Finance and Resources Committee noted there were no referrals on 05/08/2026.

• Work Plan and Business Cases - Exempt Appendices

  For Determination

• Commercial Matters - CORS/26/093

  For Determination

• Beach Ballroom Investment Plan Proposals - Exempt Appendix

  For Determination

• Potential Letting of Property Assets to Community Organisations Within Aberdeen City - F&C/26/155

  For Determination

• Condition and Suitability 3 Year Programme - Exempt Appendix

  For Determination

• Work Plan and Business Cases - CORS/26/150

  For Determination

  The Finance and Resources Committee reviewed work plans for Corporate Services and Families and Communities Functions. They approved procurement business cases, including total estimated expenditure for proposed contracts, and noted memos regarding awards for urgency and technical exemption approvals.

• Condition & Suitability 3 Year Programme - F&C/26/151

  For Determination

  The Finance and Resources Committee decided to note completed projects and new prioritised projects for the Condition & Suitability Programme. They approved the allocation of capital funding for 2026/27 to 2028/29 and delegated authority to the Chief Officer – Capital to approve projects, vire funds, and approve business cases for projects.

• Determination of Exempt Business

  For Determination

  Aberdeen City Council's Finance and Resources Committee decided on 05/08/2026 to exclude the press and public from the meeting during consideration of specific property and financial performance items. The committee resolved to exclude the press and public from discussions on potential lettings of property assets to community organisations, commercial matters, council financial performance, investment plans for Beach Ballroom, a three-year programme for condition and suitability, and work plans and business cases.

• Declarations of Interest and Transparency Statements

  For Determination

  Finance and Resources Committee decided on 05/08/2026 that councillors Yuill, Cooke, and Greig had no conflict of interest regarding specific agenda items. They would not withdraw from the meeting.

• Creative Industries Action Plan - Mapping Report and North East Culture Connects Development Framework - CR&E/26/156

  For Determination

  The Finance and Resources Committee decided on 05/08/2026 to approve North East Culture Connects as a strategic framework for further feasibility, prioritisation, business case development, and external investment activity. The committee also instructed the Chief Officer – City Development and Regeneration to work with regional partners to develop phased business cases and investment propositions, and to continue working with partners to develop the Creative Industries Action Plan.

• Council Financial Performance – Quarter 1, 2026/27 - CORS/26/157

  For Determination

  The Finance and Resources Committee noted the council's financial performance for Quarter 1, 2026/27 on 05/08/2026. The committee approved additional recurring funding of £518K for the Integration Joint Board and increased bank guarantees for Transition Extreme Sports Limited and Aberdeen Science Centre. The committee also agreed in principle to provide £50,000 grant funding to St George’s Community Centre SCIO, subject to conditions.

Attendees

Councillor Richard Brooks Scottish Conservative and Unionist · Kincorth / Nigg / Cove

Councillor Simon Watson Scottish Labour · Torry/ Ferryhill

Councillor Emma Farquhar Scottish Conservative and Unionist · Midstocket/ Rosemount

Councillor Martin Greig Scottish Liberal Democrats · Hazlehead/Queen's Cross/Countesswells

Councillor John Cooke Scottish National Party · Hazlehead/Queen's Cross/Countesswells

Councillor Alexander McLellan Scottish National Party · Tillydrone/ Seaton/ Old Aberdeen

Councillor Ian Yuill Scottish Liberal Democrats · Airyhall/ Broomhill/ Garthdee

Councillor Christian Allard Scottish National Party · Torry/ Ferryhill

Councillor M. Tauqeer Malik Scottish Labour · Lower Deeside

Councillor Deena Tissera Scottish Labour · Hilton / Woodside / Stockethill

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