News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Recycling reminder goes out to double waste bin users
25 October 2016
Users of unauthorised second waste bins will find a special recycling message attached to their additional bins from this week (w/c 24 October). The bin hanger messages will be attached by waste…
Work starts on new Cruyff Court community sports facility
25 October 2016
Work has today (October 25) started to create a world-renowned multi-use community sports facility in Aberdeen. Over the next two and half months a run-down under-used community space in Aberdeen…
Aberdeen City council approves next stage of Energy from Waste facility development
24 October 2016
Aberdeen City Council today (Monday 24 October) approved proposals that set out the next steps for an Energy from Waste facility to be built in the city and provide low cost heating for the Torry…
Consultation begins on proposed new school campus for Tillydrone
24 October 2016
A public consultation on options for a proposed new school campus in Tillydrone – incorporating a nursery, a replacement building for St Peter’s RC School and a non-denominational school…
Voting starts on new academy name
24 October 2016
A shortlist of the five most popular names for the new South of Aberdeen Academy was announced today (Monday 24 October) as voting by the pupils and staff at both Kincorth Academy and Torry Academy,…
Plans for new community hub move forward
24 October 2016
Residents in Tillydrone have backed new concepts for a multi-million pound state-of-the art community hub. The facility will replace an existing shopping centre on Hayton Road with a fit-for…
Harlaw Playing Field Reopening
20 October 2016
Harlaw Playing Fields are set to reopen on Monday (24 October) after works to repair a sink hole at the Aberdeen site. The facility has been out of action since May when the hole appeared at the…
£1 million boost for Broad Street revitalisation plans
19 October 2016
Aberdeen City Council’s exciting plans to revitalise Broad Street received a further boost today (Wednesday 19 October) with the announcement of a £1,015,482 award from Sustrans Scotland…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
18 October 2016
Aberdeen’s Winter Festival is set to return next month (Nov 2016) with the hugely popular Christmas Village, Christmas Tree Maze, Wooden Sculpture Trail and much, much more. The city’s…
Pedestrian and cycle counters installed across city
18 October 2016
Pedestrian and cycle counters have been installed around Aberdeen to accurately monitor numbers of people using pavements and cycleways. The equipment, from Traffic Technology Ltd, includes 13 Eco…
Lord Provost to highlight food poverty campaign
17 October 2016
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen George Adam will live on £2 a day this week as part of a campaign to highlight food poverty in the city and raise funds to support those in need. He will take part…
Next stage of Energy from Waste project to be discussed by Aberdeen City Council
17 October 2016
A report published today (Monday 17 October) on the next steps for a proposed Energy from Waste facility will be discussed at a special meeting of Aberdeen City Council next week. The report details…