News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Contracts signed for Aberdeen training initiative
28 June 2017
An innovative project designed to enhance employment opportunities for individuals in Aberdeen’s five regeneration areas has taken a significant step forward with the award of key contracts.…
Less than 500 places left in SimpyHealth Great Aberdeen Run 10K distance
27 June 2017
Entries for the inaugural Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run on Sunday 27th August are being snapped up rapidly, with less than 500 places remaining in the 10k distance. This exciting new event, which…
La Traviata to enchant Duthie Park
27 June 2017
‘A toast to the pleasures of life!’ sings Violetta, her new admirer Alfredo and her party guests in the opening scene of Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata – the production for…
Kingswells School launches comic in tribute to author
27 June 2017
Pupils at Kingswells School today (Tuesday 27 June) unveiled a unique and lasting memento to their work with the school’s outgoing reading patron, illustrator and author, Nick Sharratt…a…
Council tenant praised for commitment to tenant engagement
26 June 2017
An Aberdeen tenant is celebrating winning a prestigious award for his commitment to Tenant Participation. The Tenant Information Service have honoured Aberdeen City Council tenant Paul McMenemy at…
Catering staff lead the way in Scotland
26 June 2017
Aberdeen City Council is the first local authority in Scotland to receive a prestigious award for the quality of food they serve in primary and secondary schools. Catering staff the Council have…
Union Street takes centre stage as fresh deep clean starts
26 June 2017
A second specialist deep clean of Union Street was under way today as part of regeneration work under the City Centre Masterplan. The first phase of Operation Union Street Rejuvenation, launched…
Information sessions organised for multi-storey residents
24 June 2017
Aberdeen City Council has organised a series of information sessions for residents of its multi-storey properties. The first will be held on Tuesday (27 June) at Brimmond Court and others will…
Water safety sessions held for Aberdeen pupils
23 June 2017
Around 300 pupils today (Friday 23 June) took part in water safety sessions which have been organised by Aberdeen Water Safety Group. The youngsters from St Peter’s and Riverbank primaries…
Upperkirkgate closure extended as part of Broad Street revitalisation project
23 June 2017
The closure of a section of a city centre street is to be extended for public safety as work is carried out to it as part of the £3.2million revitalisation of Broad Street. A closure order for…
FAQs: Aberdeen City Council multi-storey properties
23 June 2017
The following Frequently Asked Questions and responses have been prepared to provide collated information on Aberdeen City Council's multi-storey properties: How many ACC multi-storeys…
Aberdeen set to honour Armed Forces past and present with parade
22 June 2017
The City of Aberdeen will welcome more than 1,000 serving, veteran and cadet force personnel when they parade through the city centre to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June. Crowds are expected…