Sir Ian Wood to head Aberdeen City Region Deal board

Businessman Sir Ian Wood is to head a new body aimed at securing the Aberdeen City Region Deal.

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire councils delivered a "statement of intent" earlier this month to the UK and Scottish governments in a bid to secure £2.9bn.

Sir Ian will lead a private sector economic leadership board to help make the case for the investment.

Housing and better connectivity are two of the main priorities.

A full bid submission is due to be drawn up by the end of the year.