News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Revised Bay of Nigg Development Framework agreed
19 January 2016
Councillors have agreed to progress with a revised planning framework for the Bay of Nigg area of Aberdeen after a six-week public consultation. A number of changes to the document, which seeks to…
Third Don Crossing road speed limit
19 January 2016
A 30mph speed limit was agreed today by Aberdeen City Council for a new stretch of road as part of the £18million Third Don Crossing project. The council's Communities, Housing and…
Residents’ letter for the Berryden Corridor Improvement Scheme
18 January 2016
A letter is being sent to residents who potentially could be affected by the £22million Berryden Corridor Improvement Scheme. The scheme involves widening the existing road to a dual…
Renowned pianist to perform at Lunchbreak concert
17 January 2016
A free lunchbreak concert by internationally renowned pianist Susan Tomes will take place at 12.45pm on Thursday 21 January at Aberdeen Citadel, Castle Street. The Cowdray Hall's popular weekly…
Volunteer call to clear gorse in SSSI
17 January 2016
Aberdeen City Council Ranger Service is holding a Volunteer Workday at Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve on Saturday 23 January to clear the gorse that is invading the valuable heathland areas…
School pupils are WEEE winners
14 January 2016
More than 200 items of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) were collected from 14 participating primary schools in the city last month as part of the 'Green Santa' recycling and reuse…
Roads closed and parks affected due to flooding last week
11 January 2016
Several roads are still closed and parks, green spaces, playparks and woodlands are waterlogged in Aberdeen due to the heavy rain and flooding last week. Aberdeen City Council staff are assessing…
FLOOD warnings have been issued as water levels continue to rise steadily across the city.
06 January 2016
A WARNING has been issued to residents in the Donside area of the city as the River Don is expected to burst its banks later tonight The river has reached the highest water level on record,…
Winter Gardens and Pets Corner closed
29 December 2015
Due to the severe weather conditions, the David Welch Winter Gardens and Pets Corner at Hazlehead Park will be closed today (30/12/2015).Further updates will be provided on the Aberdeen City Council…
Crackdown on NPS sales
22 December 2015
Aberdeen City Council Trading Standards Service has played its part in Operation Alexander, the pan-Scotland operation targeting retailers of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS).This operation was…
Winter Wonderland in city park
22 December 2015
About 2,000 people experienced a Winter Wonderland event at a city park which included a visit from Santa on his sleigh, reindeer, food and Christmas present stalls, face-painting, and a community…
Fun at Hogmanay Celebrations in Aberdeen
21 December 2015
A spectacular firework display set to music and a live-on-stage battle of the bands competition will help revellers ring in the bells at Aberdeen's Hogmanay Celebrations.The free events, which were…