Decision details

(a)      note the progress made over the last 12 months in forming partnerships with city centre stakeholders to deliver activity in line with the Action Plan, as set out in Sections 3.2 to 3.3; and Section 3.10 to 3.13;

(b)      note the progress made since the launch of the Union Street Empty Shops Grant Scheme in July 2023 as set out in Sections 3.14 to 3.19;

(c)      note that Aberdeen City Council approved an additional £500,000 towards the Grant Scheme at its Budget meeting on 6 March 2024;

(d)      approve the updates to Union Street Empty Shops Grant Scheme Guidance as outlined in Section 3.20;

(e)      note the progress made over the last 12 months in supporting repopulation of empty units on Union Street in line with the Action Plan, as set out in Section 3.6; and Sections 3.21 to 3.26;

(f)       instruct the Chief Officer – City Development and Regeneration to progress the priority activities set out in Section 3.27 over the next 12 months; and

(g)      instruct the Chief Officer – City Development and Regeneration to provide an annual update on progress.