News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Free tours to begin at Aberdeen Treasure hub
28 February 2017
The first in the much-anticipated behind-the-scene-tours of Aberdeen Treasure Hub will be on offer to the public this Wednesday (01 March) at 11am and 2pm. Places on the tours, which take place at…
Union Street buildings set for multi-million pound make-over
28 February 2017
Funding of over £2 million is to be made available for repairing and preserving key buildings on Union Street as part of a City Centre Masterplan project. It comes after Aberdeen City Council…
Refuelling station launched as Aberdeen leads the way in hydrogen technology
27 February 2017
Aberdeen’s second hydrogen refuelling station was officially opened today [Monday, 27 February] along with the launch of a fleet of 10 hydrogen fuelled Toyota Mirai cars. Aberdeen City Council…
Play parks being replaced or refurbished being brought forward
27 February 2017
A total of £826,000 is to be spent accelerating the upgrade of playparks throughout the city after the money was agreed at the City Council’s Budget meeting. The sites of the playparks…
New waste bins signal improved recycling services for Aberdeen residents
27 February 2017
Aberdeen City Council has today (Monday 27 February) begun to roll out changes to the City's waste and recycling service. The first deliveries of new general waste bins start today and will…
Hall of Heroes line-up unveiled for new Aberdeen visitor attraction
27 February 2017
The line-up for a “Hall of Heroes” at a new Aberdeen visitor attraction was announced today after nearly 2,000 people voted in a public poll. Provost Skene’s House is being redeveloped as part of…
The 2017/18 Aberdeen City Council budget in brief: Frequently Asked Questions
24 February 2017
Aberdeen City Council’s elected members agreed the 2017/18 budget at a meeting of the full Council on Wednesday (22 February). The FAQs below cover some of the key elements for residents and…
Kingswells School wins new national digital award
24 February 2017
Kingswells School has gained national ‘Digital School’ status for excellence in digital technology in teaching and learning. The Aberdeen school was one of 21 primary schools officially…
Sod cutting ceremony marks the start of construction of new £13 million city school
23 February 2017
Work officially commenced on the new £13 million Stoneywood School with a special turf-cutting ceremony today (Thursday 23 February). Councillor Angela Taylor, Education and Children’s…
Aberdeen aims to lead the way in tackling air pollution
23 February 2017
The first step towards creating Low Emission Zones in Aberdeen has been taken as the city continues its commitment to environmental innovation. Councillors voted in favour of exploring the…
Aberdeen City Council plans for the future with 2017/18 budget
22 February 2017
Aberdeen City Council today (22 February) set its 2017/18 budget and outlined plans for the next phase of its transformation programme. A balanced budget has been agreed, taking into account the…
Special conference to reflect on Aberdeen’s history
22 February 2017
Award-winning writers and renowned speakers will discuss Aberdeen’s rich heritage at a special free-to-attend one-day conference in the Granite City next month (March). The ‘Hall of…