News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Refurbished community hub given new lease of life
07 February 2017
A refurbished community hub has been given a new lease of life with local volunteers. The Powis Community Centre has now reopened following a £500,000 makeover by Aberdeen City Council to create a…
Broad Street site investigation work
07 February 2017
On Monday 13 February, site investigation work will carried out in advance of public realm works on Broad Street, Aberdeen. The preparatory work will be taking place to the right hand side of…
Public to be asked their opinion on travelling around the city before and after the AWPR opens
06 February 2017
People around the north-east are being asked for their opinion on how everyone will move around the city’s roads, cycle routes and pavement networks before and after the Aberdeen Western…
Restored train to be re-installed in park next week
06 February 2017
A former working train is to be re-installed in a city park next week after having undergone a £60,000 refurbishment including a bright new look for its carriages. Mr Therm and his carriages,…
Councils award £7million contract in support of north-east businesses
06 February 2017
A £7million contract has been awarded to continue a scheme which offers support to local businesses across the north-east. Elevator – Scotland’s leading social enterprise for work…
New Waste and Recycling Collection Days for Aberdeen Residents
06 February 2017
Aberdeen City Council is today (Monday 6 February) reminding residents to look out for their new Waste and Recycling information pack arriving in the post early this week. The clearly marked pack…
Aberdeen City Council statement re Froghall incident
05 February 2017
An Aberdeen City Council spokesperson said: "Council staff across a range of services continue to work with emergency and utilities services to assist residents affected by the incident in the…
First international summit on hydrogen transport supply chain to be held in Aberdeen
05 February 2017
An international summit on the hydrogen transport supply chain is to be held in Aberdeen next month bringing together government, industry, local businesses and key influences for the first time,…
Council’s Transport and Environment teams earn top accreditation
03 February 2017
Aberdeen City Council’s Transport and Environmental Policy teams have earned a national accreditation for excellent customer service. The Customer Service Excellence award was given to five…
Celebratory event marks improvements in children’s care services
03 February 2017
Quality improvements that help improve outcomes for Aberdeen’s children and young people were celebrated today (Friday 3 February) in a special event at the Beach Ballroom. Aberdeen City…
Collaborative projects push culture to the fore
03 February 2017
The rich tapestry of Aberdeen’s past will come to light as Aberdeen City Council joins together with local and national partners to bring culture to the fore and cement Aberdeen’s place…
Union Terrace Gardens to close for SPECTRA set-up
03 February 2017
This year’s festival venues are Union Terrace Gardens, The St Nicholas Kirkyard, the St Nicholas Centre roof garden, Marischal College and Seventeen on Belmont Street. In order to accommodate…