News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Memories of Broadford Works
08 September 2016
A special event focussing on the history of Aberdeen’s Broadford Works is being held on Saturday 17 September at 11am in the Town and County Hall, Aberdeen Town House. Featuring exhibits from…
Airyhall School unveils contemporary artwork inspired by pupils
07 September 2016
A work of contemporary art commissioned and inspired by pupils was unveiled at Airyhall School today (Tuesday 6 September). The work by professional artist Jason Nelson was based on the pupils…
VIDEO: Internationally acclaimed musician visits Aberdeen in support of £30 million Gallery Re-Development
06 September 2016
World-renowned solo percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie backed Aberdeen Art Gallery’s ambitious plans to create a world-class cultural facility in the city centre. Dame Evelyn, who gave her…
Deep clean of Union Street set to make the city centre sparkle
06 September 2016
A specialist cleaning firm was today at work on Union Street as part of Operation Union Street Rejuvenation, launched this month. Operation Union Street Rejuvenation – being led by Aberdeen…
Doors Open Day statement
05 September 2016
Aberdeen City Council has had some representations from affected families with regards to the Doors Open Day event scheduled, which would have included Aberdeen Crematorium as it did last year. These…
Hole in Harlaw Playing Fields now fixed
05 September 2016
A hole which appeared in a city playing fields has been fixed and the facility will be open again very shortly. Harlaw Playing Fields had been out of action since May when the hole appeared at the…
Consultation events bring ‘people power’ to local communities
03 September 2016
Residents in Aberdeen today (03 September) discussed the future of their neighbourhood with leading officers from organisations across the city. At the first of a series of events being held across…
Eyesore buildings to be demolished
03 September 2016
A set of eyesore buildings are to be demolished as part of the Aberdeen City Council £26.4million Berryden Corridor Improvement Scheme. The demolition, asbestos removal and site works are to…
Work begins on next phase of Council’s ground-breaking housing programme
01 September 2016
The ground was broken on a £13.5 million council housing development at Manor Walk. The former playing fields in Aberdeen’s Middlefield area will be home to 80 new Council…
Operation Union Street Rejuvenation gets under way
01 September 2016
The first phase of a programme to regenerate Union Street under the Aberdeen City Centre Masterplan was launched today (September 1). Aberdeen City Council is to spend more than £1million on a…
Plans for revamped Pets’ Corner
31 August 2016
The popular Pets’ Corner in Hazlehead Park is to undergo a £750,000 renovation and expansion which includes a new larger area for the fish and reptiles and an education room. The work at…
New Link Road opened today
29 August 2016
The first phase of the £15.2million Dyce Park and Choose scheme in the form of a Link Road near Aberdeen International Airport which will tackle congestion in the area officially opened today.(…