News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Aberdeen secures gold and category winner awards at Britain in Bloom
15 October 2016
Aberdeen scooped a Gold award and won the City category at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals Awards Ceremony last night. The city was also honored by RHS…
Unveiling of Walker’s Way plaque at third Don crossing
14 October 2016
A ceremony was held today to unveil a plaque on Walker’s Way, to commemorate Balfour Beatty worker Ian Walker who died while the third Don crossing was being built. The footpath which runs…
Oil company donates LEGO boat to library’s appeal
14 October 2016
On hearing about Aberdeen City Libraries appeal for LEGO, Maersk Oil UK has donated a LEGO boat worth hundreds of pounds, for the city’s first LEGO Club. LEGO is one of the most popular toys…
Watch: Council Leader Jenny Laing visits Altens to see progress on Aberdeen's new Mixed Recycling Facility
14 October 2016
This video shows Aberdeen City Council leader Jenny Laing paying a recent visit to see progress on the construction of a Mixed Recycling Facility that will help Aberdonians to reduce their…
Watch: Videos show the strength of Aberdeen's communities and Regeneration work
13 October 2016
Community Planning Aberdeen has produced three videos to highlight projects happening across the city which are being driven by individuals and community groups and supported by Aberdeen City…
Independent Review of the Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Bailey Gwynne at Cults Academy on 28th October 2015
11 October 2016
Following the publication of the Independent Review of the Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Bailey Gwynne, the Aberdeen Chief Officers Group published the review conclusions and a statement…
Work to start on refurbishment of Pets’ Corner
10 October 2016
Work is to start on the £750,000 renovation and expansion of the aquarium of Pets’ Corner in a week, Aberdeen City Council announced today. The work at the council-run facility includes…
Credit rating announcement supports Aberdeen City Council ambitions
10 October 2016
Aberdeen City Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to be assigned an issuer credit rating as it prepares for the next stage of an ambitious capital programme. Moody’s…
Aberdeen schools win sports awards
07 October 2016
Two Aberdeen schools won awards in the prestigious Aberdeen Sports Awards last night (Thursday 6 October). Kingswells School won the Best Primary School award while Bridge of Don Academy won the…
Proposals to be set out for Primary Education in Tillydrone and Old Aberdeen
07 October 2016
Aberdeen City Council yesterday (Thursday 6 October) agreed to prepare a proposal document that will set out the options for a public consultation on Primary Education in Tillydrone and Old Aberdeen…
Councillors back ambitious plans to drive forward sustainable energy projects
07 October 2016
Councillors have cemented their commitment to the Powering Aberdeen plan which aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2020. At a full council meeting yesterday (October 6) a post-adoption…
Consultation drop-in sessions for Kingswells residents
07 October 2016
Two consultation drop-in sessions are to be held to held for residents to speak with First Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council representatives about bus services and Kingswells. The events are to be…