News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Work starts on line-up for Provost Skene’s House
28 November 2016
Plans to celebrate the way people from Aberdeen helped transform the wider world have taken a major step forward – as part of a City Centre Masterplan project. Provost Skene’s House – which is being…
Woodside School achieves a Scottish first with national literacy award nomination
28 November 2016
Woodside School has become the first school in Scotland ever to be shortlisted for the prestigious UK Literary Association (UKLA) Literary School of the Year Award 2017 it was announced today (Monday…
Middleton Park School shortlisted for prestigious national award
28 November 2016
Middleton Park School has been shortlisted for an award in the prestigious Learning Technologies Awards. The glittering awards ceremony which takes place on Wednesday 30 November at The Park Plaza…
Hundreds of people get help preparing for winter
27 November 2016
Hundreds of people found out how to get ready for winter at a safety event held in Aberdeen city centre yesterday. Young and old alike got to see at a road gritter and a cycleways gritter for…
Roundabout closure update
25 November 2016
Work to repair a manhole collapse on a water main overnight will mean the closure to the East North Street/Beach Boulevard roundabout to remain until the morning. The closure will require all…
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Aberdeen!
25 November 2016
Residents and visitors to the city centre can now enjoy a holly, jolly festive season following the official launch of the Aberdeen Christmas Village today. Led by Aberdeen Inspired in partnership…
Roundabout closure
25 November 2016
A manhole collapse on a water main has meant a roundabout from East North Street going to Virginia Street has been closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, which is near Aberdeen beach.
Splashback company accepts two enforcement orders
25 November 2016
An Aberdeen splashback company has accepted two enforcement orders granted by a sheriff at Aberdeen Civil Court. The action was brought by Aberdeen City Council Trading Standards Service after it…
Sixteen days of action planned against gender violence
25 November 2016
A series of events is taking place in Aberdeen to mark a worldwide anti-violence campaign known as 16 days of Activism. The campaign, which aims to raise awareness of violence against women and…
Blessing of City Centre Christmas Crib
25 November 2016
A blessing service for the Christmas Crib in the grounds of St Nicholas Kirkyard will be held at 11am on Monday 28 November. Members of Aberdeen Churches Together and Aberdeen City Council…
One Household, One Waste Bin Campaign moves to next stage
25 November 2016
Next week sees the final phase of the ‘One Household, One Waste Bin’ campaign aimed at informing householders that they should only have one bin for their waste unless it has been applied…
Painting the town red (and white)
25 November 2016
Aberdeen City Council is showing its support for the Dons by turning Marischal College red and white in the build-up to Sunday’s Betfred League Cup final. The landmark will be lit in team…