News Archive

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

Construction work at Provost Skene's House

04 November 2016

Work is currently being undertaken around Provost Skene's House in line with the existing planning permission and listed building consent and which will have no impact on the structure of…

Views sought on cross-city transport connections

04 November 2016

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire road users are being asked to contribute to a consultation into cross-city transport connections as part of a partnership initiative between Aberdeen City Council, NESTRANS…

Operation Fawkes ensures safety on bonfire night

03 November 2016

The Aberdeen Community Safety Partnership has completed preparations for one of its busiest nights of the year. Agencies involved in the Community Safety Partnership initiative, known as Operation…

Innovative approach to helping looked after children wins award

03 November 2016

Aberdeen City Council’s Children’s Social Work has received a prestigious award for its innovative approach to helping looked after children. The Herald Society ‘Young People…

International collaboration helps Power Tomorrow’s World

03 November 2016

Aberdeen’s Depute Lord Provost today (Thursday 3 November) hosted a prestigious visit from the Mayor of Barranquilla. The visit is the initial stepping stone to allow both the city of…

Fireworks Spectacular to light up Aberdeen’s sky

03 November 2016

Thousands of people are expected to descend on Aberdeen beach on Saturday evening for this year’s Fireworks Spectacular. The annual free event, which is organised by Aberdeen City Council and…

Consultation event held on major rehousing programme

02 November 2016

Residents have today had their say on the next phase of a major rehousing programme. A consultation event was held at Manor Park Communtiy Centre for residents of the Middlefield area to suggest…

Great Aberdeen Run launched

02 November 2016

The Great Run Company today announced the launch of its newest event in Scotland. The Great Aberdeen Run will take place on Sunday 27 August 2017; it will give keen runners of all ages and abilities…

Consultation on improvements to Anderson Drive cycle and pedestrian routes

02 November 2016

Aberdeen residents are being asked to participate in a consultation on planned improvements to cycle and pedestrian routes on Anderson Drive. The improvements, which were approved by Aberdeen City…

Aberdeen City Council launches and prices a bond issue of £370m

02 November 2016

Aberdeen City Council today announced the successful pricing of index linked bonds for an aggregate principal amount of £370 million that will help secure investment in the city to deliver its…

Plans for Broad Street traffic management get final go ahead

02 November 2016

Councillors today approved plans to make Broad Street more pedestrian friendly following statutory consultation. In June, Aberdeen City Council voted to establish a bus, cyclist pedestrian only…

Winter service plan for Aberdeen approved

02 November 2016

A winter service plan for roads and pavements was today approved at the Aberdeen City Council Communities, Housing and Infrastructure committee. The plan includes expenditure of £1.727million within…