News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Two slides in a city park to get essential maintenance
23 May 2017
Two slides in one of Aberdeen’s most popular parks are to be closed for a month for essential maintenance and repairs. The two chutes which are on the embankment at the south side of Duthie…
Creative Learning nurtures artist from pupil to professional
23 May 2017
Aberdeen City Council’s Creative Learning team have released a brand new set of fine art classes to inspire the public. Inspirational Artists is one of these new classes and the tutor, artist…
Recycling is working – Thanks to Aberdeen residents
23 May 2017
Aberdonians have recycled an amazing TWO THOUSAND tonnes of mixed recycling materials since the new waste collection service went live in March it was announced today (Monday 22 May). The…
Kirking of the Council to take place on Sunday
19 May 2017
The beginning of the new session of Aberdeen City Council will be celebrated in the city this Sunday (21 May) with the Kirking of the Council and Service of Dedication to the Common Weal. Newly…
Aberdeen City Council administration confirmed
17 May 2017
Aberdeen City Council today (17 May) installed a new political administration and made key appointments, with a Lord Provost and Council Leader voted into office. The Council met for the first time…
Gearing up for cycling fun in the Gardens
17 May 2017
Cycling fever hits Union Terrace Gardens this week with the creation of the cycling activity village ahead of The Tour Series arriving in Aberdeen on the 25 May. The Tour Series is being brought…
Hydrogen technicians to be trained in Aberdeen through City Council and NESCOL partnership
17 May 2017
An accredited course for fuel cell and hydrogen technicians in Aberdeen is being developed as part of the city’s position as a hydrogen technologies hub. Aberdeen City Council is working with…
Own your very own John Byrne exclusive print
16 May 2017
A special limited edition print by leading Scottish artist John Byrne is available to buy in support of Aberdeen Art Gallery’s £30million redevelopment to inspire art and music. The three-colour…
Read all about Aberdeen’s Bookbug Week events
16 May 2017
Aberdeen City Libraries will hold a series of Bookbug sessions as part of Bookbug Week (Monday 15 May – Sunday 21 May 2017). The seventh annual Bookbug Week offers hundreds of free story, song…
Contraflow for the Esplanade during road surface repair works
15 May 2017
A contraflow is to be put in place from 6pm on Sunday (21 May) on the Esplanade while road surface repair works take place next week. The contraflow is to be in place during the entire works, which…
North-bound city centre road to be open this evening for football fans
12 May 2017
A temporary repair is being made to the north-bound lane on Powis Terrace so football traffic can use the city centre road for tonight’s Aberdeen-Celtic match. A water main had burst under the…
Public asked for their opinions on A944 cycle route
12 May 2017
People are being asked for their opinions on the current A944 Kingswells to Aberdeen cycle route and where improvements could be made. Aberdeen City Council along with Sustrans is funding a study,…