News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Road closures to be extended for several months due to demolition at fire-ravaged Britannia Hotel
29 July 2016
Two road closures in the Bucksburn area of Aberdeen are to be extended for several months while the fire-damaged Britannia Hotel is demolished. An Aberdeen City Council spokeswoman said: “…
Residents Celebrate Latest Milestone for Council's Community Hub
28 July 2016
A major community development has marked a milestone with a topping out ceremony. Residents in Middlefield today (Thursday, July 28) celebrated as the roof was completed on the new community hub.…
Aberdeen Pupils Set to Engage with its Twin Cities
28 July 2016
Secondary school pupils from across Aberdeen are preparing to travel to two of Aberdeen’s twin cities. As part of two separate twin city youth exchange visits, one group of pupils will travel…
Two road closures next month as work progresses at Marischal Square development
28 July 2016
Road closures are to take place next month as work progresses at the £107million Marischal Square development in Aberdeen city centre. The closures to Upperkirkgate are to allow both utility…
Closing Date for Garthdee Controlled Parking Zone Y Permit Refunds
28 July 2016
A closing date has been set for residents applying for refunds for permits in the controlled parking zone in Garthdee. Residents of the Garthee controlled zone Y will not be charged for permits…
Aberdeen City Council shortlisted for ‘Council of the Year’ award
28 July 2016
Aberdeen City Council has beaten other local authorities around the UK to be shortlisted for a UK-wide ‘Overall Council of the Year in Service Delivery’ Award. This outstanding and…
Permanent camera to be installed this week at Bedford Bus Gate
27 July 2016
A permanent camera is to be set up at the Bedford Bus Gate this week to ensure the traffic using the third Don crossing will have minimal impact on the already-busy Bedford Road. Work to install the…
Councillors to decide on a rehousing programme for residents in Middlefield
27 July 2016
A major redevelopment programme for housing in Middlefield is to be recommended for approval at an Aberdeen City Council meeting in August. Due to the planned Haudagain Improvement Scheme, the local…
Wetlands project officially opened today
26 July 2016
The £90,000 Seaton Wetlands Project which has turned a former floodlands into a feature which will be filled with wildflowers was officially opened today. Volunteers and members of Friends of…
Glitterpick cleans up hundreds of bags of rubbish
26 July 2016
Hundreds of bags of litter were picked up by teams as they blasted through a 24-hour litterpick in Aberdeen. The Glitterpick, which was organised by Aberdeen City Council’s environmental team…
Wildflower planting volunteers sought
22 July 2016
Volunteers are sought to help plant wildflowers at a new wetlands project in Aberdeen. Aberdeen City Council’s Countryside Ranger Service is organising the event which is adding the final…
Community improvement team you can bank on
22 July 2016
A team from an Aberdeen bank have dramatically improved a community allotment by adding footpaths, marking out allotment spaces, removing vegetation, trimming hedges, and making the area more…