Decision details

The Council resolved:-

(i)             to welcome the statement of 10^th September 2025 below, signed by the SNP Group Leader Councillor Allard, the Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Yuill and the Labour Group Leader Councillor Malik:

“Aberdeen has a long tradition to welcoming people from all over the world. In recent years our city has welcomed refugees fleeing war and violence from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine.

“Many in Aberdeen, volunteers across all sectors and all walks of life, are supporting people fleeing wars and persecution and doing an amazing job on our behalf.

“We urge everyone thinking of joining gatherings in front of hotels being used by the Home Office to accommodate asylum seekers to respect one another and to respect the rights of the people seeking asylum.

“We condemn the false claims and hateful rhetoric that are threatening community cohesion.

“We will work to ensure that Aberdeen remains a city that welcomes newcomers and treats them with dignity and respect.”; and

(ii)           to note that the Executive Director - Families and Communities would circulate a log of all communications between Aberdeen City Council and the Home Office since the beginning of discussions in relation to the relevant properties with regard to asylum accommodation.