News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Education committee agrees feasibility study
17 November 2017
A feasibility study to identify improvements to Riverbank School has been approved at Aberdeen City Council’s Education and Children’s Services Committee today (Thursday 16 November…
Aberdeen’s adoption stories: The best thing we have ever done
17 November 2017
As part of the national focus on Adoption Week, Aberdeen adoptive parents have shared their life-changing experiences. Every day Aberdeen City Council’s adoption service works with…
Transport options agreed for south of city pupils
16 November 2017
Pupils in the Torry and Kincorth areas will be given free transport to the new Lochside Academy, it has been agreed by Aberdeen City Council’s Education and Children’s Services committee…
Gayle Gorman appointed new Chief Inspector of Education
16 November 2017
Gayle Gorman has been appointed as the new Chief Inspector of Education for Scotland. Currently Director of Education and Children's Services with Aberdeen City Council, she will take up…
Broadband boost for businesses in Aberdeen City Region
15 November 2017
Businesses in the Aberdeen City Region could now benefit from UK Government grants of up to £3000 to get gigabit broadband installed as part of a £2 million trial taking place in…
Aberdeen embraces Adoption Week with city events
15 November 2017
Two special events are being staged in Aberdeen to coincide with national Adoption Week (20-25 November). An Adoption UK Roadshow at Central Library on Monday (20 November) will be followed by a…
Aberdeen set to sparkle this Christmas
13 November 2017
Aberdeen will twinkle and sparkle this festive season with Christmas in Aberdeen, the brand new events and activities programme organised by Aberdeen City Council in partnership with Aberdeen…
City of Aberdeen marks Remembrance Sunday
13 November 2017
Remembrance Sunday was marked in Aberdeen as the Lord Provost and other public representatives joined serving forces, reserves, veterans and cadets to remember the sacrifices made in conflict. A…
Students create city centre soundtrack
13 November 2017
Students from the North East Scotland College (NESCol) have captured the distinctive sounds of Aberdeen city centre – including gulls. Bird cries feature alongside church bells, harbour boat…
Lord Provost to lead Remembrance service
11 November 2017
Remembrance Sunday will be marked in Aberdeen this weekend as the Lord Provost and other public representatives join serving forces, reserves, veterans and cadets to remember the sacrifices made in…
How Aberdeen City Council is planning this year’s roads, pavements and cycleways winter maintenance
10 November 2017
A stockpile of 11,726tonnes of salt, 90 staff, half of the city’s roads treated before 7.30am, and a trial of a multi-purpose small gritter on a cycleway are just some of the ways Aberdeen City…
Business sessions boost Skills for Growth
10 November 2017
An innovative service which helps employers achieve their potential by getting the best out of their workforce is the focus of an upcoming Business Boosters session. Roddy Innes of Skills…