News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
WorldHost recognition for hundreds of City Council staff
14 April 2016
More than 230 Aberdeen City Council staff have achieved the same accreditation for high standards of customer service which was used for the London 2012 Olympics, the 2015 Glasgow Commonweath Games,…
New Boost for Marischal Square as All Bar One agrees deal to open in Aberdeen for the first time
13 April 2016
The development of one of the key locations in Aberdeen city centre has been boosted today (13 April) with the news that leading UK bar/restaurant chain, All Bar One, has agreed a deal to establish…
Calling all budding entrepreneurs
11 April 2016
Aberdeen City Council is running an exciting competition for local entrepreneurs who wish to start their own business. The successful candidate will be awarded with free premises for a year within…
Be inspired by science at creative writing workshops
08 April 2016
Aberdeen City Libraries will host free creative writing workshops as part of the national reading campaign ReaDiscover. The workshops will be led by Open University lecturer Jane Alexander, and will…
Positive evaluation of Educational Psychology Service
08 April 2016
A validated self-evaluation (VSE) by Aberdeen City Council’s Educational Psychology Service (EPS) has recognised the creativity and enthusiasm of team members to be innovators and sector…
A leading Aberdeen transport initiative has been shortlisted for a national award
07 April 2016
The team behind Aberdeen’s Hydrogen Bus Project have been singled out for a national transport award. Aberdeen City Council, together with its partner organisations, have been shortlisted by…
Unique opportunity to exhibit at global conference ONS 2016
06 April 2016
North-east businesses are being invited to showcase their services at a major offshore conference in Norway this summer. Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils are getting ready to attend the…
Work on city centre traffic lights ahead of schedule
04 April 2016
Work refurbishing the Market Street/Guild Street traffic lights is a week ahead of schedule. As a consequence, the north-bound carriageway is restricted to one lane this week while the essential…
Essential tree maintenance to help breathe new life into Hazlehead Park
04 April 2016
Essential tree maintenance work is poised to get under way at Aberdeen City Council’s Hazlehead Park to help breathe new life into the historic attraction. Some trees will be felled and others…
Aberdeen City Council invest £1.2million in sheltered housing
31 March 2016
Aberdeen City Council has completed a £1.2million investment in advanced technology to benefit sheltered housing residents. Some 1700 flats in 36 sheltered complexes across the city have…
New health and care partnership pledges seamless services for Aberdeen communities
30 March 2016
Aberdeen City Health…
Second Gold Award for Aberdeen Apprentice
19 March 2016
A talented Aberdeen apprentice has been given a national award two years running,. Graeme Baird, who stays in Torry, was hailed best 2and year electrical apprentice in Scotland at a glamorous award…