News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Councils and businesses join forces to combat air pollution
09 November 2016
Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are working with local commercial fleet operators in a new initiative that will improve air quality. The ECO Stars scheme encourages and supports…
Recognition for Aberdeen community volunteers
09 November 2016
School groups, community allotments, flats and gardens, friends of parks groups, charities and churches in Aberdeen have been recognised at the It’s Your Neighbourhood (IYN) Awards. It’s…
City venues prove they are Best Bar None
09 November 2016
Over 40 pubs, clubs and nightclubs in Aberdeen have triumphed in the Best Bar None awards – an initiative which aims to create a safer and more welcoming licensing environment across Aberdeen…
Partnership working hailed a great success
09 November 2016
The Aberdeen Community Safety Partnership has praised residents for ensuring this year’s bonfire night passed without serious incident and attributed the success to continued multi-agency…
Duthie Park hosts free gardening workshop
09 November 2016
Dr Jane Bingham, the former Head Gardener at the Beechgrove Garden, is leading a workshop for green-fingered enthusiasts in Aberdeen on Sunday 20 November. The free workshop at Duthie Park will…
Broad Street re-opened
08 November 2016
Broad Street has now fully reopened to traffic after a tower crane was removed from the Marischal Square development. The road was due to be part-closed for a maximum of four days however the work…
Art attack at Kaimhill School
08 November 2016
Pupils at Kaimhill School have gained recognised arts qualifications thanks to a week-long arts initiative which saw them participate in creative workshops, meet local artists and create their…
Reminder of part-closure to Broad Street
07 November 2016
Motorists were today reminded that Broad Street is part-closed from today while a tower crane is removed from the Marischal Square development. There is access only to Queen Street from the Union…
Service held today for people affected by past practices at Aberdeen Crematorium
06 November 2016
A service attended by about 70 people was held this afternoon (Sunday 6 November) for people affected by past practices relating to baby ashes at Aberdeen Crematorium. The service was hosted by…
Fireworks Spectacular cancelled due to deteriorating weather
05 November 2016
Unfortunately, due to the deteriorating weather conditions, Aberdeen City Council have had to cancel the fireworks display scheduled for this evening [Saturday 05 November] at Aberdeen beach. We are…
Winter maintenance campaign launched
04 November 2016
Aberdeen City Council launched its 2016/17 winter maintenance campaign today (4 November) and outlined priorities for the season ahead. The local authority’s budget for winter and emergencies…
Aberdeen light festival begins to take shape
04 November 2016
This month (November) will kick off a new series of professional development events to coincide with the first art installation for SPECTRA 2017 – Aberdeen's stunning festival of light. The work…