City Deal Committee meet for first time

The committee in charge of delivering the £250m City Deal met for the first time today.

Published 24th Feb 2016

The committee in charge of delivering the £250m City Deal met for the first time today.

Representatives from both Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire councils attended, along with a private sector group led by businessman Sir Ian Wood.

The deal - which was signed last month - will see the UK and Scottish governments invest in the city.

It includes an expansion of Aberdeen harbour is planned to help the city compete for oil and gas industry decommissioning work.