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(i)       notes the capital projects that could be named after Queen Elizabeth II detailed in the report;

(ii)      agrees that no suitable project can be identified at this time and therefore agrees to keep the naming of a future capital projects under consideration as projects reach completion;

(iii)      agrees to consult with the people of Aberdeen once an option is identified as a possible tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II and if the public are supportive, thereafter to report those findings to the most appropriate Committee; and

(iv)     to instruct the Chief Officer – Capital following consultation with the Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord to circulate an annual Service Update on possible options.

With reference to article 4 of the minute of meeting of the Communities Housing and Public Protection Committee of 1 November 2022, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Resources which provided information on the ongoing and future planned Council Capital projects which could be named in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)      consider the option for capital projects that could be named after Queen Elizabeth II;

(b)      note the process for naming a Capital Project after Queen Elizabeth II; and

(c)      agree (1) which project to be named after Queen Elizabeth II and to instruct the Chief Executive to approach the Protocol and Honours Office with the decision of this Committee and report the outcome to a future Committee meeting; or (2) to take no further action.

The Convener, seconded by the Vice Convener, moved:-

that the Committee:-

(1)    note the capital projects that could be named after Queen Elizabeth II detailed in the report; and

(2)    agree that no suitable project can be identified at this time and therefore agrees to keep the naming of a future capital projects under consideration as projects reach completion.

Councillor Watson, seconded by Councillor Thomson, moved as an amendment:-

that the Committee:-

(1)    approve recommendations (a) and (b) above;

(2)    agree to take no further action in relation to the five specific projects contained within the report; and

(3)    instruct the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord to develop proposals to consult with the people of Aberdeen to establish what residents think would be the best tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II and to report those findings to the most appropriate Committee by the end of the financial year 2025. 

During discussion, the Convener and Councillor Watson moved a joint motion, which was seconded by Councillor Brooks, as follows:-

that the Committee:-

(1)    note the capital projects that could be named after Queen Elizabeth II detailed in the report;

(2)    agree that no suitable project can be identified at this time and therefore agrees to keep the naming of a future capital projects under consideration as projects reach completion;

(3)    agree to consult with the people of Aberdeen once an option is identified as a possible tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II and if the public are supportive, thereafter to report those findings to the most appropriate Committee; and

(4)    instruct the Chief Officer – Capital following consultation with the Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord to circulate an annual Service Update on possible options.

The Committee resolved:-

to adopt the joint motion by the Convener and Councillor Watson.