Nomination forms available for Community Council Elections
Community Council Election will be held on Thursday 26th October.
Thursday 26 October 2006 is election day for Aberdeen’s community councils. Act now…
if you want to stand for your local community council
if you want to set up a community council in one of the 10 areas without one
Stand for Election
Nomination forms are available now and must be completed by 4pm Thursday 21 September. Anyone who is on the electoral role and resides within the community council area can be nominated. Please download the nomination forms below.
Start a New Community Council
To start a new community council in one of the areas without one we need to receive a request to start a community council signed by 20 people who are on the electoral role and reside within the community council area.
Every three years all of our community councils stand for re-election. The Full community council election timetable can be downloaded below.
Areas with a community council:
Ashley and Broomhill
Braeside and Mannofield
Bridge of Don
Bucksburn and Newhills
Castlehill & Pittodrie
Cove and Altens
Culter
Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber
Dyce
Ferryhill
Garthdee
George Street
Kingswells
Mastrick and Sheddocksley (includes part Summerhill)
Nigg
Old Aberdeen
Queens Cross / Harlaw
Rosemount and Mile End
Seaton/Linksfield/Pittodrie
Tillydrone
Torry
Areas without a Community Council:
Cattofield
City Centre
Froghall
Kincorth
Northfield
Powis
Seafield
Summerfield
Westburn/Berryden
Woodside
We are currently working to enhance the role of community councils so that they can have more influence on decisions that affect their area. They receive an annual running costs grant and a £3,000 Small Improvements Fund to spend on their area. They are also key participants in the Council’s new approach to neighbourhood planning. Informal support and training is provided for community councillors.
Community councils are important because they are the first rung on the ladder of government – they give local people the right to have their views considered and they can deal with any local concern from litter and road safety to planning and housing – so everyone should make sure their area has a community council.
Contact(s)Name Address Contact
Charles Lowe
(For Community Council Liason Officer) Tel: 01224 522559
Email: clowe@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Jackie Burns
(For Development Officer) Tel: 01224 523040
Email: jackieb@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Downloadable Form(s)Application To Establish A Community Council
Community Council Timetable 2006
Community Council Elections - Nomination Form
Community Council Elections - Notice of Withdrawal
Written By: claire.burt
Date Posted: 16/08/2006
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