News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
HAAN Christmas Design Market - Friday 8 December
08 December 2017
Unfortunately, due to the current weather conditions, Aberdeen City Council and SMART Art Agency have taken the decision that HAAN Christmas Design Market will not open today (Friday 8 December). We…
Aberdeen school pupils share ideas for Child Friendly City
08 December 2017
Statues made from giant play blocks, climbing holds on the side of buildings, outdoor “comfy” furniture, coloured water fountains – these were just some of the ideas put forward by youngsters for…
School holiday meals initiative could be expanded after successful trial
07 December 2017
An Aberdeen City Council project providing free meals for children during school holidays could be expanded after a successful pilot scheme. The Food and Fun initiative was trialled in three schools…
Aberdeen City Council pledges significant investment to events programme
07 December 2017
The impact of three new major events has been underlined as Aberdeen City Council moves forward with ambitious plans for the 2018/19 programme. The Nuart Aberdeen street art festival, Great Aberdeen…
Council to continue to meet storage costs for homeless households
07 December 2017
Proposals to introduce charges for the storage of the belongings of homeless households in Aberdeen have been rejected by members of the Finance, Policy and Resources committee. Aberdeen City…
Enforcement of private rental regulations to be stepped up by Aberdeen City Council
07 December 2017
Extra resources are to be dedicated to the enforcement of regulations governing the private rental sector in Aberdeen. Members of the Finance, Policy and Resources committee have approved plans to…
HAAN Design Market cancelled due to deteriorating weather
07 December 2017
Unfortunately, due to the deteriorating weather conditions, Aberdeen City Council has taken the decision to cancel the opening of HAAN Christmas Design Market in Marischal College Quad today (…
Big Noise Torry brings festive cheer with Christmas concert
06 December 2017
Councillor Lesley Dunbar joined children, families, community members and invited guests, including Aberdonian and former British Ambassador to Venezuela, Donald Lamont enjoying this year’s Big…
Upperkirkgate to re-open to traffic during festive period
06 December 2017
Upperkirkgate in Aberdeen city centre will re-open to eastbound traffic on Sunday 10 December. The decision will ease traffic flow during the busy festive period. Businesses in the Upperkirkgate…
Aberdeen is set to “Play the Night” as SPECTRA returns to the city for fifth year
05 December 2017
The award winning SPECTRA returns to the city in February for the fifth year, inviting audiences to “Play the Night” whilst celebrating the 2018 Year of Young People. …
Funds available to improve communities
05 December 2017
Community groups across Aberdeen are invited to bid for a share of funding worth £70,000 for projects that benefit local people. Aberdeen City Council and Fairer Aberdeen have committed…
Aberdeen City Council maintains credit rating after annual assessment
04 December 2017
Aberdeen City Council has been recognised for “a strong institutional framework” and “strong track record of operating performance” by credit rating agency Moody’s,…