News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Search for relatives of Robert Grierson Combe VC
30 March 2017
Relatives of Aberdeen-born Lieutenant Robert Grierson Combe VC are being sought ahead of a commemoration to mark the centenary of the award of his Victoria Cross for action in the First World War.…
Notice of Poll for Local Government election 2017
29 March 2017
The statement of persons nominated for the Local Government election on Thursday 04 May 2017, for each of the 13 wards of Aberdeen City Council, is now available to view at http://www.aberdeencity.…
Memorandum of Understanding signed in Mexico
29 March 2017
Aberdeen has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Villahermosa City and the state of Tabasco in Mexico. In a ceremony hosted by Gerardo Gaudiano Rovirosa, Mayor of Villahermosa, the three…
Last chance this week to give your opinion on travelling around the city before and after the AWPR opens
27 March 2017
This week is the last chance for people around the north-east to give their opinion on how everyone will move around the city’s roads, cycle routes and pavement networks before and after the…
Kingsford School pupils transform into World War Two evacuees for extra special history lesson
27 March 2017
Primary 7 pupils at Aberdeen’s Kingsford School turned back the clock some eighty years as they became World War Two evacuees for the day (Monday 27 March). The 49 pupils dressed in period…
Up to £100,000 available to Aberdeen businesses
27 March 2017
Aberdeen City Council has joined Business Loans Scotland to help lift the finance barrier for small and medium enterprises. Offering primarily growth funding, existing SMEs can apply up until…
Wish you’d Been Here? New booklet celebrates Aberdeen’s heyday as Scotland’s leading holiday resort
24 March 2017
Aberdeen’s golden period as a holiday resort in the 1950s and 60s is captured in a new booklet produced by Aberdeen City Libraries in partnership with the Beach Ballroom. Wish You'd Been…
Crowdfund launch to help turn Aberdeen ideas in to reality
22 March 2017
An exciting new funding initiative was launched today [Wednesday, 22 March 2017] to give individuals, community groups and businesses in Aberdeen the opportunity to turn their ideas in to…
Silver City set to sparkle with events celebrating Aberdeen’s history and heritage
22 March 2017
Aberdeen City Council has confirmed a number of events which will form the main programme of Silver City Stories, a one-off cultural festival due to take place in Aberdeen over three days in June.…
Life and career of world-renowned Aberdonian artist inspires new gallery
21 March 2017
The Marguerite McBey Trust has gifted quarter of a million pounds to the Inspiring Art and Music redevelopment. The funds will be used to establish a new gallery and a revitalised research library…
Watch: Council Leader Jenny Laing sees new £27 million Materials Recycling Facility near completion
20 March 2017
This new video shows Council Leader Jenny Laing paying a follow-up visit to to see the latest progress at Aberdeen's £27 million Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) which becomes operational…
Events funding opportunity for community groups to end soon
20 March 2017
Aberdeen City Council is inviting groups and volunteer organisations to apply for up to £1000 towards community-based events. Applications should be received by 9 April. Successful…