A consultation aimed at understanding what impacts the upcoming budget options may have for people across Aberdeen has today been launched.
Citizens are invited to tell us how the options could affect them, their family, and their community, to help make informed decisions about council services.
Councillor Alex McLellan, Convener of Finance and Resources Committee, said: "I would encourage people to make their views known through the budget consultation.
“Your feedback will help Aberdeen City Council understand what impact budget decisions may have and shape our decisions about the services we deliver for people across Aberdeen.”
Council Co-Leader Ian Yuill said: “This is the fourth year the Council has run the Budget Consultation. Each year, people's feedback has played a vital role in shaping the Council’s budget amid very challenging financial circumstances.
“I hope people will once again take part in the consultation and help the Council understand the impact of these options.”
Due to rising demands and costs, the Council is faced with considering options around changing, reducing, or even stopping some services, and/or generating income from fees and charges, including Council Tax.
The consultation aims to capture feedback on a wide range of areas, including:
- Citizen Services
- Communities
- Culture and Sport
- Education and Children
- Roads, Waste and Environment
A series of pop-up sessions will take place across the city, which residents can attend to access support in completing the consultation.
Digital support can also be accessed at libraries, and the Marischal College Customer Service Centre on Broad Street during normal working hours.
The consultation will be open until Monday 7 December 2026, and your feedback will be used to help inform decisions taken by Councillors in setting spending plans at the annual Budget meeting next year.
For more information and to complete the consultation, please visit: Budget consultation