News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Ambitious priorities set out to tackle poverty in Aberdeen
09 March 2017
Councillors today agreed to an anti-poverty strategy to create a “fairer Aberdeen that prospers for all.” Aberdeen City Council’s Finance, Policy and Resources committee accepted a…
New multi-million pound centre for severely disabled hailed ‘best in country’
09 March 2017
A new multi-million pound day centre which will help transform the lives of some of Aberdeen’s most vulnerable adults has opened its doors for the first time. The £4.3 million purpose-…
Council recognised as Super Local Authority for environmental activities
09 March 2017
Aberdeen City Council has been recognised as a Super Local Authority by the WWF Scotland, the world’s leading independent conservation organisation, for its commitment and contribution to the…
First look at next generation council homes
08 March 2017
Construction has finished on the first of 99 council homes to be built at a former school site in Aberdeen. Aberdeen City Council is investing £13million in a major development of 99 modern…
Temporary traffic restrictions for commemorative stone ceremony
08 March 2017
Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place to ensure public safety during the unveiling of a commemorative stone to mark the 100th anniversary of Aberdeen-born Captain Archibald Bisset Smith…
Hundreds of schoolgirls attend International Women’s Day event
08 March 2017
Around 200 schoolgirls in Aberdeen have celebrated International Women’s Day at a special event at the city’s Beach Ballroom today (Wednesday 08 March). The Lord Provost of Aberdeen…
Leafblower donated to help keep park tidy
08 March 2017
A leafblower has been donated to volunteers to help keep a city park and its neighbouring golf courses spick and span. The industrial piece of equipment has been donated by Friends of Hazlehead to…
Code-word campaign aims to increase safety in Aberdeen venues
08 March 2017
A campaign aimed at helping people who feel unsafe on dates has launched in Aberdeen pubs, clubs and entertainment venues. From this weekend (10 March) people visiting Unight Aberdeen venues will be…
Council leader sees Aberdeen’s new £27 million Materials Recycling Facility reach completion
07 March 2017
Aberdeen City Council leader Jenny Laing today (Tuesday 7 March) paid a visit to the city’s new £27 million Materials Recycling Facility as work on the site nears completion. The visit…
Showcasing opportunities beyond the classroom
07 March 2017
A youth recruitment event aimed at supporting school leavers to make informed choices about their future beyond the classroom is to be hosted by Aberdeen City Council. The fourth Moving On youth…
Councillor sees latest progress at Aberdeen’s new Centre of Excellence
07 March 2017
Councillor Angela Taylor, Education and Children Service’s Convener, paid a visit yesterday (Monday 6 March) to see progress at Aberdeen’s £17 million Centre of Excellence. The…
Update: Waste collections
06 March 2017
Householders are being advised to continue to follow the new kerbside waste and recycling calendar which came into force today (6 March). The calendar is available online at: http://www.aberdeencity…