News Archive

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

Councillors support options for Middlefield development

26 January 2017

Community regeneration plans have reached a new milestone as Councillors backed redevelopment options. Aberdeen City Council’s Communities, Housing and Infrastructure selected two preferred…

Aberdeen marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2017

26 January 2017

An event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day will take place at the Belmont Filmhouse in Aberdeen this Sunday (29 January). Aberdeen will remember the millions of people affected by the Nazi persecution…

Spotlight on harbour expansion opportunities for local businesses

26 January 2017

Specialists in a variety of specific disciplines are being invited to an event designed to help them play a part in the £350 million expansion of Aberdeen Harbour. Aberdeen City Council will…

Training & support agencies invited to join £ 2.2 million employability project

25 January 2017

Training providers and support agencies in Aberdeen are being offered the opportunity to participate in a £2.2million project aimed at helping city residents into employment. Aberdeen City…

Section of A944 road reduced to 40mph

24 January 2017

The last section of the A944 road has been reduced from 50mph to 40mph after recommendations were agreed by councillors on the Communities, Housing and Infrastructure committee today. The new speed…

Torry heating network project moves to next stage

24 January 2017

The £9.5million District Heating Network for Torry which would provide lower-cost heating for residents took a step forward at committee today. The project’s Phase One was given the go-…

Play parks to be replaced or refurbished in next financial year

24 January 2017

A total of 17 play parks are to be replaced or refurbished at a total cost of £590,000 in the next financial year as agreed at the City Council’s Communities, Housing and Infrastructure…

Access from the South – Bridge of Dee – study moves forward

24 January 2017

Plans for new access from the south in the Bridge of Dee area were agreed today to be reviewed about six months after the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) opens to assess changes in traffic…

Work started to bring ultrafast broadband to schools and libraries

24 January 2017

Public buildings in Aberdeen are set to receive a 21st Century boost from connection to the transformational Gigabit CityFibre network. Delivered in partnership with Capita as part of the…

Celebrate the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology with Aberdeen City Libraries

23 January 2017

To celebrate the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, Aberdeen City Libraries will host a series of events, which will explore the link between Scotland’s history and literature. The…

Transforming our world: line-up for Provost Skene’s House revealed

23 January 2017

From Nobel-winning scientists to stars of the stage to sporting champions – a dazzling array of talent will be celebrated at a new Aberdeen visitor attraction. Provost Skene’s House is being…

Best foot forward for Torry

23 January 2017

People who live and work in Torry are being invited to tour their local streets and give their suggestions about the changes that could be made to make them more user friendly. Aberdeen City Council…