The Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee has welcomed the significant and ongoing contributions made by partners and advisory groups in supporting its work.
From shaping priorities on cost‑of‑living support and strengthening local partnerships, to ensuring the voices of people with lived experience influence decision‑making, the Council values the collaborative effort to tackle poverty and inequalities across the city.
The Committee particularly recognises a recently commissioned study by the Scottish Women’s Budget Group, produced with a steering group of local women, examining gender inequality and poverty in Aberdeen.
Heather Williams, Training Lead at the Scottish Women’s Budget Group and facilitator of the steering group said:
“Women in Aberdeen continue to face many barriers - from caring responsibilities to transport, housing and economic inequality. Our group is committed to ensuring these lived experiences are not only heard but shape meaningful action.
“We welcome the Committee’s openness to collaboration and its willingness to make tangible changes that will benefit women and families across the city.”
Recommendations from the study will contribute to planned Council actions, along with wider work, including evidence gathered from residents on improving access to money advice and advisory services.
The Committee’s external advisors include representatives from the third sector, further and higher education, public health, residents with lived experience, and key interest groups such as Food Poverty Action Aberdeen. Community Planning Aberdeen also provides opportunities for engagement with wider improvement plans for the city.
By drawing on the voice of communities and the expertise of a wide variety of organisations, the Committee will continue to work closely with partners to ensure a wide range of perspectives influence its work, including people with lived experience of poverty, community organisations, and equality‑focused groups.