Councillor Kate Blake

Aberdeen City Council resolved to allow the current lease for Castlegate Arts to continue on tacit relocation beyond January 2027. The Council instructed the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord to re-open negotiations for a long lease, considering options such as a 30-year term, tenant purchase options, collaborative funding models, and waiving historic dilapidations. The Chief Officer - Finance was instructed to provide a grant of up to £50,000 for electrical upgrades from contingencies.

The Education and Children's Services Committee of Aberdeen City Council decided on 15 September 2026 to implement the Aberdeen City National Improvement Framework Plan 2026/27. The committee noted the evaluation of progress against the 2025/26 plan and updated priorities for 2026/27. They also instructed the Chief Officer – Education and Lifelong Learning to implement the plan and keep it under review.

The Education and Children's Services Committee of Aberdeen City Council decided on 15 September 2026 to note the content of the inspection reporting and instruct the Chief Officer - Education and Lifelong Learning to continue supporting ELC settings and schools in continuous improvement.

The Education and Children's Services Committee of Aberdeen City Council decided to thank Ms Spencer for her deputation on 15 September 2026.

The Education and Children's Services Committee of Aberdeen City Council decided on 15 September 2026 to note that officers would continue to review the presentation of information on Education Scotland inspections and liaise with the Customer Feedback team regarding data presentation. The committee also instructed the Chief Officer – Education and Lifelong Learning to consider resourcing options for ASN learners and the Behaviour Action Plan, referring this to the 2027/28 budget process.