A community group is staging a by-election to recruit a new member so that it can remain afloat.
Late in 2018, Aberdeen City Centre Community Council faced the prospect of disbanding as its numbers dropped to six – the minimum allowed in order to continue.
Membership has now dwindled to five, and a by-election has been arranged in an effort to secure more participants.
The community council has intervened on many high-profile issues since it was formed in 2013, acting as the “voice of the people” in planning matters and local disputes.
Chairman of the group, Dustin Macdonald, last night said that being a part of the group had made him more proud of the area.
He said: “The city centre has so much going on and sometimes it is hard to remember that there are residents who live there.
“Being on the community council since 2013 taught me a lot about how our city works and made me even more proud of the community.
“We have an important role to play in shaping our city for the future.”
Potential candidates can pick up registration forms from Aberdeen Central Library, or apply online, until Thursday, April 25.
The maximum number of members allowed is 12 and Mr Macdonald is hopeful that several people will come forward to join the group.
People can learn more at the next meeting, at 7pm at the Town House on Wednesday.
The community council has driven forward the Skene Street Project, a scheme designed to transform a patch of land near Gilcomstoun School from looking like “a derelict play space featured in a post-apocalyptic film” into a popular communal garden.
Members were also involved in discussions on the Marischal Square development, and have been consulted on a range of planning applications.
Anyone interested in joining should contact Aberdeen City Council’s community council liaison officer on 01224 522723 or by e-mailing communitycouncils@aberdeencity.gov.uk
