News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Syrian refugees say a tasty thank you to the Granite City
19 February 2018
Aberdeen’s Syrian Refugee’s Women’s Group said a special thank you to the Granite City on Saturday (17 February) by cooking homemade dishes for the elderly and homeless. The group…
Council Co-Leaders back pledge to Activate the City
16 February 2018
Aberdeen City Council has pledged to support a citywide transformational campaign aimed at getting more people more active in the north-east. The campaign, led by the Active Aberdeen Partnership (…
New path opened for more connectivity with Diamond Bridge
15 February 2018
A new path has opened connecting an Aberdeen community to the benefits of the £22.3million Diamond Bridge after local residents requested it as an addition to the already extensive pedestrian…
“There’s been a murder!” – Central Library’s 125th anniversary celebrations to end in foul play
13 February 2018
The consequences for not returning a book to Aberdeen Central Library will be much more serious than a fine next month. In fact, one poor reader will end up dead in mysterious circumstances. That…
Record numbers for SPECTRA 2018
12 February 2018
SPECTRA has closed for 2018 having drawn record numbers for the festival. The award-winning festival drew over 91,000 visits to over 30 installations across three stunning sites in the city, topping…
Transition to Target Operating Model
12 February 2018
As part of the next stage of the transition to a new Target Operating Model (TOM), Aberdeen City Council has agreed via its Strategic Transformation Committee (STC) to reduce the headcount of the…
Spectra stuns with over 11,000 visits
09 February 2018
SPECTRA 2018 has opened in a blaze of colour and creativity. The opening night of SPECTRA 2018 saw record numbers with over 11,000 visits to over 30 installations across three stunning sites in the…
Free home insulation on offer to city home owners
07 February 2018
Residents in Aberdeen are being given the opportunity to save money and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Aberdeen City Council is encouraging eligible householders to take advantage of…
Views sought on the city’s Food Growing Strategy
07 February 2018
Aberdeen City Council is asking local people for their views on the city’s Food Growing Strategy. An online survey will help inform a number of food growing initiatives in the city including…
Plans for new £1.4million low carbon refuelling hub drive forward
06 February 2018
Proposals to establish a low carbon refuelling station at the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre have taken another step forward. The proposed facility is designed to provide hydrogen…
Pledge to ensure children and young people are protected from harm
06 February 2018
Aberdeen City Council has renewed its commitment to protecting children and young people from harm. Members of the Finance, Policy and Resources committee have given their support to an updated…
Councillors give backing to school holiday meals initiative
05 February 2018
Plans to expand an Aberdeen City Council project to provide a further 10,000 free meals for children during school holidays have moved forward. The Food and Fun initiative was trialled in three…