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The Council
resolved:-

(i)            
to welcome the statement of 10th September 2025 below,
signed by the SNP Group Leader Councillor Allard, the Liberal
Democrat Group Leader Councillor Yuill and the Labour Group Leader
Councillor Malik:
 
“Aberdeen has a long tradition to welcoming people from
all over the world. In recent years our city has welcomed refugees
fleeing war and violence from Syria, Afghanistan, and
Ukraine.
 
“Many
in Aberdeen, volunteers across all sectors and all walks of life,
are supporting people fleeing wars and persecution and doing an
amazing job on our behalf.
 
“We
urge everyone thinking of joining gatherings in front of hotels
being used by the Home Office to accommodate asylum seekers to
respect one another and to respect the rights of the people seeking
asylum.
 
“We
condemn the false claims and hateful rhetoric that are threatening
community cohesion.
 
“We
will work to ensure that Aberdeen remains a city that welcomes
newcomers and treats them with dignity and respect.”;
and

(ii)          
to note that the Executive Director - Families and Communities
would circulate a log of all communications between Aberdeen City
Council and the Home Office since the beginning of discussions in
relation to the relevant properties with regard to asylum
accommodation.