News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Scottish Parliamentary election 2021: candidates announced for Aberdeen City constituencies
31 March 2021
The candidates in the Aberdeen City constituencies and the North East Scotland Region for the Scottish Parliamentary election have been announced today.The candidates for the Aberdeen Donside,…
Saxon goddess of Spring inspires Aberdeen Art Gallery’s first artist-in-residence
31 March 2021
Sound and performance artist Maja Zećo has today (Wednesday 31 March) been announced as Aberdeen Art Gallery’s first artist-in-residence following the Gallery’s landmark redevelopment.The…
North East Scotland Pension Fund reports increased asset value and funding position
29 March 2021
The COVID-19 outbreak brought a difficult period of market volatility and the North East Scotland Pension Fund (NESPF), like many other investors, saw asset values drops. As at 31 March 2020, the…
Aberdeen City Libraries offer free computer access as lockdown eases
25 March 2021
Aberdeen City Libraries are now offering access to free public computers at eight of the city’s libraries.In line with recent Scottish Government guidance for public libraries in level 4 areas…
Culture at the heart of city’s recovery as prestigious British Art Show 9 heads to Aberdeen
25 March 2021
The City of Aberdeen is putting culture firmly at the heart of its Covid-19 recovery plans as it prepares to host the prestigious British Art Show at Aberdeen Art Gallery this summer. This is the 9th…
Statement on Northfield Academy re-opening after fire yesterday
23 March 2021
An Aberdeen City Council spokeswoman said: "Northfield Academy will re-open to pupils again tomorrow. Classrooms affected by the fire yesterday will remain out of use for the rest of this week…
Statement on fire at Northfield Academy
22 March 2021
An Aberdeen City Council spokeswoman said: “Northfield Academy was today evacuated after a fire broke out. Thankfully there were no casualties and we thank Scottish Fire and Rescue and Police…
Big Issue and Sharebike are announced as joint operator for new ebike hire scheme
22 March 2021
The operator for Aberdeen’s new electric bike hire scheme was today announced as Big Issue ShareBike Ltd which sees ShareBike, an established Norwegian bike hire company, team up with The Big…
Cities united in developing shared business and training opportunities
16 March 2021
Aberdeen City Council and Pemba City Council in Mozambique have today [Tuesday 16 March] signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] which will see them engage in friendship and cooperation on…
Consultation on new Dyce Library setting gets underway
16 March 2021
Aberdeen City Council have commenced a public consultation on the proposed relocation of Dyce Public Library.The proposal seeks to relocate the library from its current setting at Riverview Drive to…
Work to begin on ground-breaking outdoor learning nursery at Duthie Park
12 March 2021
Work on an innovative outdoor learning setting for pre-school children gets underway at Aberdeen’s much-loved Duthie Park later this month, it was announced today (Friday 12 March).Preparatory…