The team behind ambitious plans to secure a better economic and social environment for the North-east reached a major milestone on Friday (September 4).
While work continues on a fully detailed bid, a “Statement of Intent” has been prepared outlining what success would mean for the area and the whole of the UK.
The Statement of Intent was handed to the Department for Communities and Local Government today (Friday) for its consideration to allow progress to the negotiation phase.
“We believe that the commitments this Statement of Intent identifies can form the basis for a City Region Deal that will benefit not only the economy of the north east, but the rest of Scotland and the rest of the UK,” said Leader of Aberdeen City Council, Jenny Laing.
Co-leader of Aberdeenshire Council, Martin Kitts-Hayes, added: “We will continue to engage and collaborate with the two governments to deliver a City Region Deal that will ultimately contribute to the economic vision for the North-east of Scotland.”