Europe and Aberdeenshire Council

Aberdeenshire Council is actively involved in European affairs ensuring the interests of Aberdeenshire are protected and promoted. The Economic Development European Unit endeavours to take advantage of the opportunities available from the EU for the development of the area and to further promote the regions profile in Europe.

The European Unit is primarily involved in securing European Funding, and in monitoring and responding to developments in the EU that may impact on the Council.

Funding

European funding plays a vital role in the development of Aberdeenshire and brings about numerous opportunities in the region. The funds have supported infrastructure, benefiting local people and the local economy, and have also had a direct impact on the lives of hundreds of disadvantaged local people, supporting them into meaningful employment.
The European unit is a dedicated point of contact for eligible European funding in Aberdeenshire, and provides support to all Council Structural Funds projects.

For information on European funding available in Aberdeenshire please see:

Funding

Policy and External Groups

The policies of the European Union play a vital role in the operation of Aberdeenshire Council. A substantial part of the legislative framework governing the Council is developed at a European level so it is important that the Council is aware of and involved in this process. The European Unit participates in a number of European groups to keep track of developments in Europe to ensure the best outcome for the area. The key groups are the East of Scotland European Consortium (ESEC), Conference of Peripheral maritime Regions (CPMR), and the North Sea Commission (NSC).

To find out more about Aberdeenshire Council involvement in these groups please see:

Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR)
North Sea Commission (NSC)
East of Scotland European Consortium (ESEC)

European Union membership also offers a range of opportunities for Aberdeenshire businesses. For further details, please see:
Europe and Business

Contact

European Services Executive

Email: european.services@aberdeenshire.gov.uk