Willie Young to bow out of politics after losing Bridge of Don seat on council
The candidate was the subject of some controversy in recent weeks after it emerged £200,000 of public money was used for repairs without the proper approvals.
Former Finance Convener at Aberdeen City Council Willie Young is bowing out of politics, after failing to gain re-election for Bridge of Don.
The Bridge of Don candidate's been the subject of some controversy in recent weeks after it emerged £200,000 of public money was used for repairs without the proper approvals.
It was reported the land belonged to Mr Young - but later emerged his father owned it.
The former councillor's admitted the whole affair may have had something to do with the result – but insists he has done nothing wrong.
An investigation into how the project came to be approved without the greenlight from councillors is ongoing.
The SNP’s Alison Alphonse and Sandy Stuart were elected to the seat along with Independent councillor John Reynolds.
Mr Young spoke to our reporter Phil McDonald just minutes after the result was announced: