Audit Scotland Associate Director Elaine Boyd has been named as one of Britain’s most influential disabled people in the 2020 Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list.

Elaine, who is responsible for Audit Quality and Appointments and has cerebral palsy, was named in the Business, Finance and IT category of this year’s awards.

Aberdeenshire Council continues to deliver many services to a good standard but needs to be clearer about what it wants to achieve.

In a report published today, the Accounts Commission says council officers and councillors work well together, local residents are positive about services, finances are well-managed and there is a strong emphasis on partnership working with other public and third sector bodies.