The Council of Aberdeen City Council convened for a special meeting to address a request regarding the consideration of financial flexibilities for homeowners affected by RAAC¹. The meeting was called following a written request from several councillors.

Here's a breakdown of the key business items that were listed on the agenda:

RAAC Homeowners and Financial Flexibility

The central issue for the special meeting was a request to address the situation of homeowners in Aberdeen affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The request stemmed from the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee meeting on 26 August 2025, where administration members allegedly did not consider seeking advice on financial flexibilities to achieve a just and equitable settlement for RAAC homeowners.

The request referenced the Scottish Government's position, as expressed by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing Mairi McAllan on 27 August 2025. The Public Reports Pack included the following statement:

The business to be transacted related to the failure of the administration members of the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee on 26 August 2025, to consider seeking advice on financial flexibilities to achieve a just and equitable settlement for RAAC homeowners in line the Scottish Government position expressed most recently by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing Mairi McAllan on 27^th August 2025.

The request for the special meeting was made by Councillor Sandra Macdonald, and seconded by Councillor J.J. Bonsell and Councillor N.H. Ali.