News Archive

This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.

Delegation from Chinese city of Karamay

17 February 2017

A delegation from the Chinese city of Karamay has visited Aberdeen to develop the relationship between the cities and encourage cooperation in the development of new technologies for the oil industry…

Rob Roy Bridge to reopen next week

16 February 2017

The £530,000 reconstruction work to the historic Rob Roy Bridge at Peterculter is to finish on Tuesday. Aberdeen City Council announced today (16 February 2017) the traffic management will be…

Aberdeen residents to have their say with release of City Voice questionnaire

16 February 2017

16 February 2017 Aberdeen residents to have their say with release of City Voice questionnaire The 40th City Voice questionnaire has been issued to members of the Citizens Panel to seek their…

Youngsters learn construction skills at Marischal College event

16 February 2017

Around 60 pupils from Secondary schools across the city took part today (Thursday 16 February) in a special learning event at Marischal College teaching them about future career pathways in the…

Repairs to wall at beach

15 February 2017

Temporary repairs are to be made at a wall at Aberdeen beach after a lower section collapsed due to sea ingress. Part of the lowest footpath has been closed off, opposite the Links Leisure Centre,…

Memorandum of Understanding is signed with South Korean city of Mokpo

15 February 2017

The Lord Provost of Aberdeen George Adam has today (Wednesday 15 February) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the South Korean city of Mokpo. In a prestigious ceremony with Cho Seong-o,…

Aberdeen’s commitment to hydrogen transport earns industry accolade

15 February 2017

Aberdeen City Council’s role in a pioneering green transport initiative has been recognised by industry specialists. Council leader Councillor Jenny Laing has been named on the Green Fleet 100…

Funding up for grabs in regeneration areas

15 February 2017

A community orchard, digital workshops, a new dog park, cookery classes and street art are just some of the activities residents can vote to introduce to their area. Groups in three locality areas…

Work being carried out at Duthie Park

15 February 2017

Work is taking place at Duthie Park to refurbish the curved panels adjacent to the main gates. This additional work is due to savings achieved during the Heritage Lottery Fund-approved scheme to…

Harbour development opportunities highlighted to north east firms

15 February 2017

Opportunities for Aberdeen organisations to get involved in the £350million expansion of Aberdeen Harbour will be highlighted at a Meet the Buyer event later this month. The event, hosted by…

Aberdeen Learning Festival looks to bridge the education to workplace gap

14 February 2017

The 2017 Aberdeen Learning Festival took place today (Tuesday 14 February) with the focus on improving lives and opportunities for children and young people and the transition from education into…

Further boost for Aberdeen Art Gallery redevelopment

13 February 2017

The Barrack Charitable Trust, funded by local commercial property developer Knight Property Group, have donated a six figure sum to support the ambitious £30m redevelopment of Aberdeen Art Gallery.…