News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
From Treasure to the Tolbooth – fun for all the family on offer this school holiday
02 April 2018
Parents looking for something to keep their children entertained during the current school holiday don’t have to look too far thanks to a wealth of family events at Aberdeen’s cultural…
Council makes £645,100 funding award for Aberdeen affordable housing development
02 April 2018
Aberdeen City Council has underlined its commitment to affordable housing with a grant of £645,100 towards a new development. The funding has been awarded to Castlehill Housing Association for…
Community projects across the city awarded grants – as chosen by local residents
29 March 2018
Dozens of community groups across Aberdeen have been awarded funds for projects – voted in by residents in their own communities. More than £74,000 was shared out to projects ranging…
City libraries lay down a literary gauntlet to health conscious Aberdonians
29 March 2018
Avid - and less avid - Aberdonian readers are being set a literary health challenge by the city’s libraries next month in a unique competition, it was announced today (Thursday 29 March). The…
Pioneering Aberdeen sensory service benefits from Council funding boost
29 March 2018
A unique project to provide vital support to visually and hearing impaired children and young people is amongst a range of good causes which will benefit from this year’s Aberdeen City Council…
Detailed plans for Union Terrace Gardens approved
28 March 2018
The transformation of Union Terrace Gardens (UTG) is poised to start this year after the detailed planning application was unanimously approved by Aberdeen City Council’s Planning Development…
Pets’ Corner now top holiday destination (for a lamb)!
27 March 2018
A cute wee lamb has chosen a top Abaa-rdeen destination for his Easter holidays – Pets’ Corner! The nameless little cutie who normally lives on a nearby farm is looking forward to having…
Tour Series Returns to Aberdeen
26 March 2018
Britain’s top professional cyclists will, once again, take to the streets of Aberdeen as the OVO Energy Tour Series returns on Thursday 17 May 2018. The OVO Energy Tour Series is…
Planned improvements to the chapels and reception area at Aberdeen Crematorium
24 March 2018
Improvements are planned to the chapels and reception area in Aberdeen Crematorium in order to ensure it is an up-to-date facility for people attending services. The works, which are estimated to…
Aberdeen City Council takes delivery of the world’s first dual-fuel hydrogen road sweeper
22 March 2018
Aberdeen City Council’s already has one of the largest hydrogen fleets in Europe and that fleet has grown with the addition of a unique new vehicle. The world’s first hydrogen road sweeper, which is…
Aberdeen City Council seeks the People’s Champion
21 March 2018
Has an Aberdeen City Council employee gone above and beyond the call of duty? Do you know a member of our staff who has gone the extra mile? Aberdeen City Council would like to hear from the public…
Improvements to the small babies’ section at Hazlehead Cemetery
20 March 2018
Improvements are to be carried out to the small babies’ section at Hazlehead Cemetery after safety concerns have been raised over memorabilia being placed and permanently left on the grass area…