News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Three high rises in the south of the city to be a ‘leading light’
09 November 2017
Three high rises in the south of the city are to be a beacon of colour after a new LED lighting system has been switched on. The buildings, at Morven, Brimmond, and Grampian Courts, have been…
Residents urged to self-help for flooding
09 November 2017
Residents are being urged to self-help to prepare for flooding by applying for a grant to help protect their property. People living in vulnerable properties will be able to apply for a grant of up…
Blooming successes for Aberdeen
08 November 2017
Staff and volunteers are to be thanked at a special reception from Aberdeen Lord Provost Barney Crockett for their contribution to the city having had a bumper crop of a year of awards for its parks…
Taxis to be allowed through Bedford Road bus gate
08 November 2017
Taxis are to be allowed to Bedford Road bus gate after the City Council’s communities, housing and infrastructure committee agreed to the move today. The members also agreed for a traffic…
Aberdeen hydrogen supply chain develops as NORCO take over operation of ACHES
08 November 2017
NORCO Group, a local business and independent specialist in stored electrical energy, has taken over the operation of Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage (ACHES). NORCO is managing the facility on…
Making Public Contracts Scotland Work for You
07 November 2017
Businesses seeking to improve their chances of winning contracts are invited to attend the next Positive Procurement Programme event later this month. Making Public Contracts Scotland Work for You…
Aberdeen City Council earns Living Wage accreditation
07 November 2017
Aberdeen City Council has today (7 November 2017) been officially recognised for its commitment to the Living Wage. The Council has been presented with Scottish Living Wage accreditation after being…
Stoneywood School's Gael Ross wins Teacher of the Year Award
06 November 2017
Stoneywood School Head Teacher Gael Ross has been named Teacher of the Year category in this year's Pride of Aberdeen Awards. Gael, who was also shortlisted for the Scottish Education Award…
Youngsters star in film promoting the city centre
06 November 2017
A film made by school pupils aimed at encouraging youngsters to have their say on the City Centre Masterplan has been launched. Pupils from nine Aberdeen schools worked with Shmu (Station House…
Fireworks spectacular lights up the Aberdeen sky
05 November 2017
More than 12,000 spectators descended on Aberdeen beach tonight (Sunday 05 November) to watch the annual Aberdeen City Council Fireworks Spectacular. Hosted by Northsound 1's Jeff and Lauren in…
Residents urged to band together and get a free community salt bag
02 November 2017
Residents across Aberdeen were today encouraged to get a free community salt bag which they can use to treat icy roads and pavements in their neighbourhood. The scheme is designed to help…
Diddly Dahz to luminate the Lemon Tree with creative ageing theatre performance
02 November 2017
Drama group The Diddly Dahz, fresh from a stint at the Aberdeen Health and Community Village, bring their latest 20 minute show to the Lemon Tree next Tuesday (7 November). The invite-only event…