Aberdeen residents have been urged to consider joining community councils as elections draw nearer.
Prospective candidates can find out more about the election process and the role of community councils at two sessions being held at the Town House.
They take place on Wednesday August 22 and Monday 27 at 7pm and are open to all.
Council co-leader Jenny Laing said: “Community councils play a crucial part in local democracy and the work of the volunteer members is hugely appreciated.
“The election period provides an opportunity for more people to get involved, people of all ages and backgrounds from all of our communities in the city.
“I would encourage anyone with an interest in local issues and improving their community as well as the city as a whole to join the information sessions and learn more about how everyone has the chance to play their part.
“As a council we value the input of community councils, part of the wider focus on empowering residents to shape the future.
“We have had great success with participatory budgeting, which provides funding from the council to deliver projects that are identified and driven by communities and that will continue to grow and evolve.
“This is an exciting time to be getting involved in local decision making and there’s a real opportunity to make a difference.”
Nominations close on 27 September for anyone wishing to put themselves forward for a community council place.
Elections will only be required in the event of nominations exceeding the number of available seats, with October 25 set as the polling date.
Contact the council’s community council liaison officer Karen Finch on 01224 522723 for more information, or email communitycouncils@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
