News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
New 40mph sections for the A944 and B9119 become operational on Monday
15 September 2017
The remaining 50mph sections of the A944 and B9119 road in Aberdeen will be subject to a 40mph speed limit from Monday (18 September 2017). The reduced speed limit was agreed at Aberdeen City…
Aberdeen City Council submits plans for enhanced Early Learning and Childcare to Scottish Government
15 September 2017
Aberdeen City Council’s Education and Children’s Services committee has approved a draft proposed plan on how it will meet Scottish Government plans to extend early learning and childcare…
Aberdeen City Council approves anti-knife policy for schools
14 September 2017
Aberdeen City Council’s Education and Children’s Services committee today (Thursday 14 September) gave approval for an Anti-Weapon/Knife Crime Policy in schools.to be implemented with…
Launch of food partnership
14 September 2017
A partnership which is aimed at promoting healthy and sustainable food across Aberdeen through different organisations has been launched. The Sustainable Food City Partnership Aberdeen (SFCPA) group…
Public encouraged to leave the car at home and a enjoy a day of fun
14 September 2017
In Town Without My Car Day (ITWMCD) returns to Aberdeen on Sunday 17 September, 10am – 4pm. As part of European Mobility Week, ITWMCD will see Belmont Street, Little Belmont Street and Union…
Closure to Upperkirkgate extended while work continues as part of Broad Street project
13 September 2017
The closure of a section of a city centre street is to be extended as work is carried out to it as part of the £3.2million revitalisation of Broad Street. It is aimed to have Upperkirkgate,…
Bags to be searched at pre-determination hearing
13 September 2017
Bags belonging to the public are to be searched for items such as banners, placards or loudhailers which may disrupt proceedings during the pre-determination hearing tomorrow into the proposed new…
Director of firm narrowly avoids imprisonment after admitting huge salmon labelling scam
12 September 2017
A director of a salmon supply company was today ordered to carry out the maximum amount of community service after admitting fraudulently using the labelling of two other firms to pass off products…
Aberdeen City Libraries look to the future with ‘Design a Library’ competition
11 September 2017
As part of Aberdeen City Libraries ongoing 125 Celebrations marking the 125th anniversary of Aberdeen Central Library, children and young people are being asked to design a 21st century library for…
Free Guided Tours of Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage
11 September 2017
Free Guided Tours of Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage (ACHES) facility in Cove are being held on Thursday 21 September. Visitors will have the opportunity to see Aberdeen’s second…
World Suicide Prevention Day to be marked with series of events across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
08 September 2017
Choose Life, has announced a programme of events in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire around World Suicide Prevention Day, which is on Sunday 10 September. World Suicide Prevention Day will be marked by an…
Discover how Victorians Put Themselves in the Picture at Aberdeen Treasure Hub
07 September 2017
A special free, drop-in event at Aberdeen Treasure Hub this September holiday Monday invites visitors to step back in time and discover a world before selfies. Put Yourself in the Picture explores…