News Archive

This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.

Discussions to be held with community group over Victoria Road School site

04 December 2017

Further discussions are to be held over the future of the Victoria Road School site in Torry. Councillors on Aberdeen City Council’s Finance, Policy and Resources committee on Friday (1…

Blessing to be held for Nativity scene

01 December 2017

A blessing service for the Christmas Crib in the grounds of St Nicholas Kirkyard will be held at 11am on Monday 4 December. Members of Aberdeen Churches Together, Aberdeen City Lord Provost Barney…

Aberdeen event highlights decommissioning opportunities in Brazil

30 November 2017

Oil and gas decommissioning opportunities in Brazil were highlighted at a business seminar held at Aberdeen’s Town House today (Thursday 30 November). Delegates heard that more than150…

Union Terrace Gardens: closing date for comment confirmed

30 November 2017

The consultation period for comment on an amendment to the detailed planning application for Union Terrace Gardens (UTG) will run until December 20th, 2017. Plans to revitalise UTG under the…

12 Days of Christmas Wooden Sculpture Trail

29 November 2017

12 Days of Christmas Wooden Sculpture Trail Twelve unique and striking totem pole sculptures have been placed across the city centre – can you find them all? Created by local chainsaw carver…

Book Week Scotland gets dog-eared at Braehead!

29 November 2017

Braehead School celebrated Book Week Scotland today (Wednesday 29 November) with four paws rather than a foreword today when police dog Bruce joined in a special reading session for pupils. The…

New website launched as gateway to improved digital services for residents

29 November 2017

Aberdeen City Council has today launched a new and improved website. The new site makes it easier for residents to access information about key services and features new tools such as reporting…

Thousands enjoy bumper festive weekend

29 November 2017

Thousands of visitors flocked to the city centre this weekend for a bumper weekend of festive events. The festivities started on Thursday 23 November with the switch-on of the Castlegate Christmas…

Public artwork designs chosen for Broad Street

28 November 2017

Designs for gateway sculptures marking the new Broad Street public realm space have been drawn up by the city’s creative talent. Students from North East Scotland College (NESCol) were invited to…

Pitmedden Road closed for emergency repairs

28 November 2017

Pitmedden Road is closed from 3pm today for emergecny repairs until 4pm on Friday. The road will be closed from Dyce Drive to Caskiebed Road to facilitate repairs to potholes. Access will be…

Author Daniel Gray to round off Book Week Scotland in Aberdeen

28 November 2017

Aberdeen City Libraries will be rounding off Book Week Scotland with a joy-filled celebration of one our favourite pastimes with author and broadcaster, Daniel Gray this Saturday (2 December) at…

Residents and businesses set to benefit from new digital partnership

27 November 2017

Aberdeen City Council has today reached a major milestone in its journey to improve services for residents and businesses. A digital partnership including local Aberdeenshire company…