News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Stained glass window installed in memory of Bailey Gwynne
12 August 2017
A stained glass window commemorating and celebrating Bailey Gwynne, who tragically died at school, has been erected in Cults Academy. The colourful artwork was unveiled during a private event at the…
Record numbers at Pets’ Corner
11 August 2017
The popular Pets’ Corner in Hazlehead Park has recorded its highest visitor numbers after a £750,000 renovation and two new baby meerkat residents were introduced to the facility.…
Main beams for new AECC arena being installed on site
10 August 2017
The major steel beams spanning the width of the main arena at the new £333million AECC site are being installed at the site using two specialised cranes. The 14 beams – or trusses…
Toddler gets a tour of a ‘bucket man’s lorry’ after special request
09 August 2017
Aberdeen City Council’s waste services team made a three-year-old’s summer when he got a special tour of a bin lorry and a Waste Aware bus. Little Kai Milburn was presented with a…
Malaysian delegation aims to learn from Aberdeen
09 August 2017
A Malaysian delegation, which was keen to learn how Aberdeen City Council manages the city in terms of urban governance and revenue, visited the Town House today (Wednesday 09 August). The Lord…
Exam results show Aberdeen schools continue to improve
08 August 2017
SQA examination results out today (Tuesday 08 August) reveals that young people in Aberdeen schools are performing well with overall pass rates sustained. This year (2017) saw 3,584 pupils sitting…
Aberdeen parents trial Stay, Play and Learn initiative
08 August 2017
A childcare trial in Aberdeen which encourages parents to stay, play and learn is helping to shape future provision across the country. The 2 Stay, Play and Learn trial - developed in partnership by…
Aberdeen was judged today for Champion of Champions Blooming award
04 August 2017
Judges from the prestigious RHS Britain in Bloom competition were in Aberdeen today to decide if the city is the ultimate winner – the Champion of Champions. The visit, which came a week after…
Changes to parking around Pittodrie
04 August 2017
Dons fans and local residents should note there are changes for events at Pittodrie Stadium in place for the start of the new season including Sunday’s match against Hamilton Accies. There are…
David Northcroft: Grampian Lives
04 August 2017
A retired teacher and accomplished oral historian will next week discuss his work as part of the city library’s ongoing 125th anniversary celebrations. For 16 years David Northcroft has been…
Likely traffic delays as extremely heavy load is taken across city
02 August 2017
Motorists should be aware there will be likely traffic delays this evening as a lorry with an extremely heavy load will be taken from the city’s harbour to the Balmoral Business Park. The…
North-east firms secure role in £350 million harbour expansion
02 August 2017
A series of Aberdeen City Council events has been hailed a success after 15 local companies’ secured contracts as part of the £350m Aberdeen Harbour expansion. The Council hosted three…