News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Shell show support to School Crossing Patrollers
08 May 2018
Aberdeen City Council is working with Shell to celebrate School Crossing Patrollers and encourage more people into the role. The City Council has recently partnered up with Shell UK to highlight the…
Danestone School launches Mandarin language hub
04 May 2018
Danestone School today (Friday 4 May) launched its Confucius Classroom; a central hub for Aberdeen Primary schools teaching Mandarin to pupils. The fun-packed special launch event included children…
View From The Deck: New art exhibition paints powerful picture of North Sea industry
04 May 2018
View From the Deck, a new exhibition at Aberdeen Maritime Museum by artist Sue Jane Taylor, opens tomorrow (Saturday 5 May); presenting a powerful picture of the technology, engineering and people of…
Equal Pay Policy approved by new Staff Governance Committee
04 May 2018
Aberdeen City Council has underlined its commitment to equal pay for male and female employees at the first meeting of the new Staff Governance Committee. Councillors approved a revised Equal Pay…
Marischal Square takes centre stage with Scottish Property Awards win
04 May 2018
Marischal Square has been named Development of the Year 2018 at the Scottish Property Awards. The £107million Aberdeen City Council, Muse Developments and Aviva Investors backed…
Aberdeen Lord Provost promotes city as centre of excellence
03 May 2018
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett is leading the charge to promote Aberdeen as a global city at the OTC (Offshore Technology Conference) Houston 2018 and at the WECP (World Energy Cities…
Talented pupils see their artwork go on display in the Scottish Parliament
03 May 2018
A multi-talented Dyce Academy youngster is one of several Aberdeen school pupils to have their artwork - and future aspirations - showcased in the Scottish Parliament this June. 12-year-old Josh…
Local Paralympian and commonwealth gold winner returns home to celebrate cycling achievements
02 May 2018
Scottish Paralympic cycling legend Neil Fachie MBE, will host two sessions in Aberdeen City Centre on Thursday 17 May as part of the city's Tour Series celebrations. A twelve-time world champion…
Artwork for City Centre Masterplan project takes shape
02 May 2018
Sculptures that will mark a new pedestrian priority area in Aberdeen are nearing completion ahead of the project launch this summer. Students from North East Scotland College (NESCol) drew up…
New policy on trade waste bins starts today
01 May 2018
Businesses in Aberdeen city centre are being written to and will receive visits after a revised policy starts today which restricts hours that trade waste bins can be left on pavements. The…
Work to start this month on improvements to Aberdeen Crematorium’s chapels and reception area
01 May 2018
Work is to start at the end of this month on improvements to the chapels and reception areas at Aberdeen Crematorium to ensure it is an up-to-date facility for people attending services. The works,…
Community projects awarded more than £600,000 to continue vital work
01 May 2018
Seven community projects will receive funding totalling £649,828 from Aberdeen City Council to continue providing a range of services in key areas. Councillors on the Strategic Commissioning…