News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Aberdeen Archives: Wanted, Dead or Alive!
21 February 2017
Long ago, in a time before BBC Crimewatch and the photo-fit, police ‘wanted’ posters were a common sight, displayed in towns and cities across the country. The extensive records…
Innovative approach to finance recognised in national awards
21 February 2017
Aberdeen City Council has been shortlisted in three categories in the 2017 Public Finance Innovation Awards. The awards are run in association with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance…
Three in a row for Aberdeen apprentice
20 February 2017
An Aberdeen City Council apprentice has been named best in Scotland for the third year running. Graeme Baird, an electrician apprentice, was hailed Scottish Apprentice of the Year in the 3rd year…
City Living Study launched as Masterplan gears up to deliver hundreds of new homes
20 February 2017
Aberdeen City Council has commissioned a major study which will be used to take forward a number of City Centre Masterplan projects aimed at delivering new homes. Real estate specialists…
Charity awarded neighbourhood audits contract
20 February 2017
An Aberdeen charity is to carry out audits in five city regeneration areas as part of a project aimed at helping prepare people for work. Middlefield, Torry, Woodside, Seaton, and Tillydrone…
Work on diseased trees to be start this weekend
17 February 2017
The works to tackle diseased trees in the churchyard of the Kirk of St Nicholas in Aberdeen city centre are to start this weekend. As previously publicised, the lime trees affected are directly…
Former train back in park after £60,000 refurbishment
17 February 2017
A former working train is being re-installed in a city park after having undergone a £60,000 refurbishment including a bright new look for its carriages designed by local schoolchildren. Mr…
Revealed: Scotland’s first ever Cruyff Court opens to the community
17 February 2017
Scotland’s first ever Cruyff Court – a renowned multi-use community sports facility – was today opened in Aberdeen. Catherine Street Court, a run-down and under-used facility in the city centre, has…
Council advises alternatives to East Tullos Recycling Centre as essential gas supply works continue
17 February 2017
Aberdeen City Council has today (17 February) advised users of the Greenbank Crescent Household Waste Recycling Centre to continue to use the city’s four other centres until 27 February as…
Youngsters reap the rewards for their imaginative recycling skills
17 February 2017
Aberdeen youngsters were today (Friday 17 February) awarded for their creativity and imagination in recycling waste over the festive period in a special awards ceremony at Culter School. Fittingly…
Interactive arts event to inspire creativity in Aberdeen
17 February 2017
An interactive arts event will be held in Aberdeen this weekend to inspire residents and highlight the range of artistic and creative opportunities available in the city. The free ‘Get…
Plans moving forward for permanent Memorial
17 February 2017
Plans are moving forward for a permanent Memorial for people affected by past practices at Aberdeen Crematorium after a meeting was held to discuss the next steps. A group of volunteers from those…