News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Union Terrace Gardens planning amendment submitted
23 November 2017
An amendment has been made to the detailed planning application to revitalise Union Terrace Gardens (UTG) in response to representations received during the planning consultation period. Refinements…
Something FINE this Christmas
23 November 2017
Organic growers, distillers, farm shops, craft bakers, bespoke confectionary, chutneys, oils, sauces and seasonal pickles…just a taste of what’s on the menu at FINE Christmas Food and…
Christmas tree to light up the Castlegate
23 November 2017
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the switch-on ceremony for Aberdeen’s Christmas Tree at the Castlegate on Thursday 23 November. The 35-ft Norwegian Fir, which is a gift every year…
Building improvement scheme launched for Union Street
23 November 2017
A £2.4 million building conservation scheme for Aberdeen’s Union Street was launched today. Grants to help restore and enhance historic properties are being offered to owners through a Conservation…
Procurement event: Framework Agreements – how to tender for larger contracts as a small supplier
23 November 2017
Small suppliers will be given an insight into opportunities to win a share of large public contracts through Framework Agreements at a business event in Aberdeen next month. Framework Agreements…
Aberdeen Art Gallery construction programme extended
22 November 2017
The construction schedule for the £30m redevelopment of Aberdeen Art Gallery is to be extended. Contractors responsible for the project are in ongoing discussions with Aberdeen City Council to…
Aberdeen City Region Deal: One Year On
21 November 2017
The north-east is marking one year since the signing of the Aberdeen City Region Deal (CRD). Officially agreed on 21 November last year, the deal was the result of detailed planning to identify…
Aberdeen’s adoption stories: The day that changed my life
19 November 2017
As part of the national focus on Adoption Week, Aberdeen adoptive parents have shared their life-changing experience. Every day Aberdeen City Council’s adoption service works with…
Free talk to mark 700th birthday of nationally significant Burgh Court Roll
17 November 2017
A free talk to mark the 700th anniversary of Aberdeen’s Burgh Court Roll of 1317 will be held at 7pm on Monday 20 November, in the Town and County Hall, Town House, Broad Street. A national…
And the winning names for the Pets’ Corner meerkats are…
17 November 2017
The winning – and most popular – names for the baby meerkats at Pets’ Corner in Hazlehead Park were today revealed to be… Dee and Don. The names for the marvelous wee…
Kingsford Stadium hearing update
17 November 2017
A new consultation is to be held for the Kingsford Stadium proposals after new information and documents have been submitted by Aberdeen FC. The consultation, which will begin during the course of…
Councillors propose £100,000 investment in Year of Young People
17 November 2017
The Year of Young People programme could be boosted by a £100,000 fund in Aberdeen. Members of the Aberdeen City Council Education and Children’s Services committee yesterday (16…