RAAC Housing

Timeline of Events

3rd October 2023 – Letters first delivered to affected residents advising them of drop-in sessions and email address and contact numbers for any queries. 

5th October 2023 – In person drop in session – Tullos School

6th October 2023 – In person drop in session – Tullos Learning Centre

22nd November 2023 – Update letter

22nd February 2024 - independent survey report received by Council

29th February 2024 - Letter following Aberdeen City Council Urgent Business Committee and decisions. Officers' recommendations in response to survey considered by Urgent Business Committee (UBC). UBC agrees to rehome council tenants. Letter also delivered to all council and private occupiers informing them of UBC decision and describing support on offer

8th April 2024 - Letters delivered to all council tenants who have recently had an internal survey inspection undertaken as part of short term management strategy. Further letters also delivered to all private occupiers providing an update following the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee on 28th March

3rd July 2024 - Council agrees to engage with residents on options for RAAC-affected properties

12th July 2024 - Letters to all affected properties advising of options and giving advice of drop in sessions from 18th to 22nd July 2024.

18th July 2024 – In person drop in session – Balnagask Community Centre

18th July 2024 – In person drop in session – Marischal College

20th July 2024 – In person drop in session – Greyhope Community Hub

22th July 2024 – In person drop in session – The Bridge Centre

14 August 2024 – Letter in relation to concluded options appraisal, summary of options and next steps

2nd September 2024 - Letter to owners advising of Aberdeen City Council, Council Committee decisions on 21st August

2nd October 2024 - Follow up letter to owners who had not been in touch from 2^nd September letter.

11th October 2024 - Follow up email to owners following 2nd October letter

November 2024 – letter and email issue to all owners as part of an update in relation to the Voluntary Acquisition process

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Support for families with learners attending school or ELC in Aberdeen City 

Education Service officers are available to offer help, support and advice to parents and carers of children and young people who may need to move school when moving to a new home.  We can help identify what provision is available near your new home, provide support in making contact with schools and assist with applying for a school place.

For help with moving to a new school please email:

EDUOpsSupport@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Please provide your name and contact details, including a telephone number you may be contacted on.  It would be helpful if you can also provide your new address and the names and dates of birth of your children, along with their current school.

We can also be contacted by telephoning 07879 112975