FAQs

Our community council is a voluntary organisation set up by Aberdeen City Council and run by local volunteers who act on behalf of the residents of the Ashgrove and Stockethill area. 

We collect and express your views to Aberdeen City Council and other public bodies, and take action in the interest of our community.  

As well as representing the community to Aberdeen City Council, we aim to facilitate a wide range of activities which promote the well-being of our communities.

We want to bring local people together to help make things happen! 

Here are some examples of the things a community council can do:

• • • attend community walkabouts to improve the area

    • campaign on local issues

    • carry out projects to enhance their community, such as community gardens, planters and core paths

    • conduct local surveys

    • issue newsletters

    • organise community events such as local galas

    • organise festive lights and litter picks

    • submit representations to the Council on planning applications and licensing applications

Find out more: https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/council-and-democracy/community-councils/what-community-council

Some weeks will have  staff from Aberdeen City Council,  Aberdeen City Councillors, MSPs, the Police or other guests wanting to engage with local residents in attendance.
Meetings are open to the public. If possible, let us know if you have something to raise so we can be ready to help you. You can do this by emailing us or messaging us via our Facebook page.

You can become a community councillor if you are:

• over 16 years old

• registered on the electoral roll

• live within the Ashgrove and Stockethill boundary.

You will need to complete a co-option form and attend meetings for six months before you are able to become a voting member of the Community Council.