Issue - meetings

(i)           to approve the Regional Economic Strategy for the North East of Scotland, subject to (a) approval of the Strategy by Aberdeenshire Council; and (b) a full Strategic Environmental Assessment or Habitat Regulations Assessment not being required; and

(ii)          to note the update on progress on the Aberdeen City Region Deal.

The Council had before it a report by the Chief Executive which sought approval of the new Regional Economic Strategy and provided an update on progress on the Aberdeen City Region Deal.

The report recommended:-

that the Council -

(a)          approve the Regional Economic Strategy for the North East of Scotland, subject to (1) approval of the Strategy by Aberdeenshire Council; and (2) a full Strategic Environmental Assessment or Habitat Regulations Assessment not being required; and

(b)          note the update on progress on the Aberdeen City Region Deal.

The Council resolved:-

to approve the recommendations.