News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
First phase completed at £13.5m development of new council homes in Aberdeen
19 March 2018
The first homes in an 80 property development of new Aberdeen City Council houses at Manor Walk have been handed over to tenants. Featuring a mix of flats and houses, the first nine households are…
Recruitment event to help city’s young people Moving On to career paths
17 March 2018
A youth recruitment event aimed at helping young people make informed choices about their future career path will take place later this month. Apprenticeship and other job opportunities will be on…
New option for Council Tax payment as 2018/19 bills are issued
16 March 2018
Council Tax customers in Aberdeen have a new option to spread payments throughout the year as Aberdeen City Council issues its bills for 2018/19. A 12-month Direct Debit schedule is being…
Puzzle in a Bridge of Don park!
15 March 2018
People are being asked to puzzle about in a city park from today (14 March) as part of a project to discover walking and cycling routes. The Westfield Park will comprise of 12 jigsaw signs that will…
Bucksburn pupil Emily wins Norman Moy Award for excellence in musicianship
15 March 2018
15-year-old Emily Manson has today (Thursday 15 March) been named as the winner of the Norman Moy Award 2018 for excellence in jazz musicianship. Saxophonist Emily who is an S4 pupil at Bucksburn…
Plans submitted for Union Bridge safety measure
15 March 2018
A planning application was submitted today for the addition of a permanent safety structure on Union Bridge in Aberdeen. Temporary fencing has been in place in front of the bridge parapet on Union…
Aberdeen City Council celebrates Year of Young People with launch of Creative Funding programme
15 March 2018
Aberdeen City Council celebrated Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 with the launch of the ‘Year of Young People Creative Funding’ programme. The £100,000 funding programme…
New swings for Duthie Park
14 March 2018
One of the most popular playparks in Aberdeen is to get new swings, in time for the Easter holidays. All of the old T swings from both play areas at Duthie Park are being removed this week in…
Statement regarding Cordyce School and Scottish Government
14 March 2018
Statement re Cordyce School and Scottish Government An Aberdeen City Council spokesperson said: “The Scottish Government has notified Aberdeen City Council that it is not going to call in the…
New AECC more than half way through the build programme
13 March 2018
Work is continuing to progress well at the site of the new world-class Aberdeen Exhibition…
Dyce Academy signs up for musical recycling
12 March 2018
Dyce Academy is this week taking part in a recycling scheme with a difference. The school has signed up for Musical Instrument Amnesty, a nationwide initiative by Zero Waste Scotland which…
You’re invited to come along to events for Climate Change Week North East
12 March 2018
Events ranging from a chance to look at the new mixed recycling plant to guided walks are taking place around Aberdeen as part of Climate Change Week North East and Earth Hour. The programme takes…