SNP and Lib Dems agree deal to form Aberdeen City Council
The two parties have announced the agreement following this month's local elections
Last updated 17th May 2022
The SNP and Lib Dems have struck a deal to form Aberdeen City Council following this month's local elections.
Cllr Alex Nicoll, Group Leader of the SNP Group on Aberdeen City Council, and Cllr Ian Yuill, Group Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrat Group on Aberdeen City Council have announced the move tonight.
At the Local Government elections, the SNP won 20 seats, increasing from 19, on Aberdeen City Council.
The Liberal Democrats increased their number of seats from 3 to 4 Councillors.
Commenting on the announcement,
Cllr Alex Nicoll said:
“People in Aberdeen have voted for leadership that will work for them. Our Partnership will aim to tackle the issues that are important to Aberdonians. We will deliver the services that people deserve from their Council, help give children the best start in life and work to combat poverty. We will also play our part in delivering a socially and economically just transition away from oil and gas, striving to make our city the Net Zero capital of Europe.”
Cllr Ian Yuill:
“Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council faces major challenges in the years ahead. The Liberal Democrats are committed to working in this Partnership to deliver for Aberdeen’s citizens. We will work to provide the best possible education in modern buildings, to help citizens through the cost of living crisis, improve transport and roads, and work to meet global environmental challenges.”