News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
New kid on the block at Pets’ Corner
07 July 2016
There’s a new kid on the block in Pets’ Corner in Hazlehead – a new young pygmy goat called Gethin. The young animal was born in February (2016) and has been at the family-friendly…
New milestone for South of the City school following £47 million financial deal
06 July 2016
A £47million finance deal for a state-of-the-art academy in Aberdeen has been agreed as the project moves to the next phase. Aberdeen City Council and development partner hub North Scotland…
Construction work begins on Aberdeen's new exhibition and conference centre
05 July 2016
Work to create a world class new exhibition and conference centre for Aberdeen and the north east began with a ground-breaking ceremony today. Aberdeen City Council and its development partner,…
“Scoop Troop” launched as pupils tackle dog fouling with detective work
05 July 2016
Pupils at Seaton Primary school have become mini-detectives in a bid to stamp out dog fouling on their streets. The “Scoop Troop” have been tasked with tracking areas of their…
Glacial rock and ancient tree found during work at city park
04 July 2016
A glacial rock believed to be thousands of years old and a tree trunk buried under layers of silt and eventually grassed over have been uncovered during work in a popular city park. The amazing…
Torry residents to benefit from lower fuel costs with plan for £11million investment
04 July 2016
Aberdeen City Councillors have unanimously backed plans to expand the city’s heat network into the Torry community – offering hundreds of homes savings on their energy bills. The…
Aberdeen Oil & Gas Summit Update Meeting: Three layers of government meet with key industry players to look ahead
30 June 2016
At the Aberdeen Oil and Gas Summit update meeting today (30 June 2016) industry leaders, academics, trade unions, representative bodies and three layers of government came together to provide an…
City Centre Masterplan Project for Broad Street Moves Ahead with Part Pedestrianisation
29 June 2016
City Centre Masterplan project for Broad Street moves ahead Major public realm enhancements are to be drawn up for Broad Street after Aberdeen City Council agreed to take forward proposals. The…
Statement issued by Aberdeen City Council Chief Executive to Council on National Cremation Investigation
29 June 2016
National Cremation Investigation Statement to Council, 29th June 2016 Thank you Lord Provost Members will be aware that Dame Elish Angiolini published her report on the National Cremation…
National award highlights digital innovation in new meals system for Aberdeen’s elderly
29 June 2016
Aberdeen City Council’s customer experience team have received a national award for the most innovative use of ICT in delivering public service. The team won the Innovate Award at Holyrood…
Chief Executive Statement on National Cremation Investigation
29 June 2016
Following the publication of the National Cremation Investigation report, Aberdeen City Council issued an unreserved apology. In wishing to demonstrate that our current processes are of the highest…
Free Dickens workshops at Central Library
28 June 2016
Aberdeen City Libraries will host a series of free workshops for teens and young adults celebrating the work of Charles Dickens from 6 to 9 July. Aberdeen City Council’s Convener of Education…