News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Community Festive Fund Launched
29 September 2016
Aberdeen City Council's Community Festive Fund is available again this year. The Community Festive Fund was established to encourage organisations and groups to come together within their own…
Operation Union Street Rejuvenation gathers momentum
28 September 2016
More than 250,000 pieces of ground-in chewing gum were removed from Union Street during a recent deep clean. Dirt and grime were also washed from street furniture and walls during the specialist…
Contractor appointed to create Scotland's first ever Cruyff Court community facility
27 September 2016
Plans to create a world-renowned multi-use community sports facility in Aberdeen have reached a new milestone as a contractor has been appointed to start work.The new Catherine Street Court will get…
Cash boost for community regeneration projects
27 September 2016
Aberdeen City Council has received an extra cash injection to fund a number of community driven regeneration projects. The local authority was awarded £100,000 towards its successful…
New action group to develop better services for people with disabilities in Aberdeen
27 September 2016
A new action group has been formed to create a more inclusive approach and improve services for people with disabilities in Aberdeen. The Disability Equity Partnership, led by Chair…
Aberdeen City Council and Harlaw Academy Interactive Jobs Fair
26 September 2016
28th September, 6-8pm, Harlaw Academy Aberdeen City Council in conjunction with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) have launched a partnership with Harlaw Academy. The partnership aims to help…
Thousands of people have fun at In Town Without My Car Day
26 September 2016
The popular In Town Without My Car Day proved to be a hit with young and old alike again this year with thousands of people sliding, climbing and biking around as part of the event today. More than…
Multi-million pound Art Gallery transformation reaches new milestone
23 September 2016
The multi-million pound redevelopment of Aberdeen Art Gallery has reached a new milestone. Aberdeen City Council’s leaders today (Friday 23 September) visited the site with the Lord Provost of…
City war memorial wins prestigious award
23 September 2016
A Bridge of Don war memorial has picked up a prestigious award at the annual Best Kept War Memorial campaign run by the Legion Scotland (Royal British Legion Scotland). The Oldmachar memorial, …
Social Bite recycling gets council seal of approval
22 September 2016
Social enterprise Social Bite was praised today (Thursday September) by Aberdeen City Council for its positive approach to waste recycling. The Aberdeen branch of the not-for-profit Scottish…
Premises Licence Fees
22 September 2016
All alcohol premises licence holders in Aberdeen are being reminded that they must pay their annual premises licence fee by 1st October 2016 or risk revocation of their licence. Payment of the…
Aberdeen museum to undergo £1.5 million refurbishment as it becomes 50th Masterplan project
21 September 2016
An Aberdeen museum is to be given a major refurbishment ahead of taking on an enhanced role as a city centre attraction. Aberdeen City Council’s Finance, Policy and Resources Committee today […