News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Foster Care Fortnight event at The Beach Leisure Centre on Saturday
12 May 2017
We are almost in the middle of Foster Care Fortnight, so if you are interested in finding out more about fostering we have a stall at the Beach Leisure Centre between 9.30am and 2.30pm on Saturday 13…
Free Big Noise concert at Citadel next week
12 May 2017
A combined ensemble of Big Noise musicians will be taking part in Aberdeen Citadel's Lunchbreak Concert series and performing on Thursday 18 May at 12.45pm. The event is free and…
Notice of Poll for UK Parliamentary General Election 2017
11 May 2017
The UK Parliamentary General Election, also known as the ‘General Election', will be held on Thursday 8 June 2017 to elect Members of Parliament (MPs) to the Westminster Parliament.…
North-bound city centre road to close while repairs are carried out to burst water main
11 May 2017
The north-bound lane on Powis Terrace is to close from 9am on Friday 12 May due to a burst water main. The problem has happened on Powis Terrace near the junction with Bedford Road and motorists are…
Aberdeen businesses saddle up for Tour Series
11 May 2017
Scores of Aberdeen businesses are saddling up to support the arrival of The Tour Series in the city on Thursday 25 May. More than 60 city centre outlets have signed up to promotional activity to…
Pupils at Aberdeen school beat the goalie!
11 May 2017
Pupils from Charleston School have been learning all about robots and coding thanks to a visit from Generation Science, a touring science show. Generation Science is delivered by the Edinburgh…
City centre south-bound road to close this weekend
10 May 2017
A city centre road is to have weekend closures to protect public safety during sewer connection works. The first closure to Causewayend takes place this weekend, from 7.30am on Saturday 13 May, 2017…
25th anniversary meeting for Friends group
10 May 2017
A talk on camera traps for wildlife is to mark the 25th anniversary of the Friends of The Denburn group. The event, which is taking place in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, is to be held…
Stoneywood School’s Gael Ross in running for national Head Teacher of the Year
09 May 2017
Stoneywood School Head Teacher Gael Ross has made the final shortlist of three for the Scottish Education Award’s Head Teacher of the Year. . Ms Ross, who has been Head Teacher for three years…
EcoCity Awards entries now open
08 May 2017
Entries are now open for the annual EcoCity Awards. The EcoCity Awards recognise and reward local people for their efforts to make Aberdeen a more sustainable city, and are open to all individuals,…
The Flying Scotsman and The Beastie – An evening with cycling legend Graeme Obree
04 May 2017
Scottish cycling legend, double world hour record holder and world 4-kilometre pursuit champion Graeme Obree will host an evening session at Aberdeen Central Library on Thursday 25 May as part of the…
Memorial stone laid for Lieutenant Robert Grierson Combe VC
03 May 2017
A commemorative stone was laid in Aberdeen today (Wednesday 3 May) to mark the centenary of the death of First World War Victoria Cross recipient Robert Grierson Combe. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of…