News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Agreed time extension for Third Don Crossing
16 November 2015
A time extension has been agreed between Aberdeen City Council and main contractors Balfour Beatty for delivery of the new £18million Third Don Crossing due to unexpected delays with re-routing…
Aberdeen’s Christmas Tree arrives in city
16 November 2015
Aberdeen's Christmas Tree has arrived in the harbour after its 312-mile journey after being gifted from the city's twin town of Stavanger in Norway.The 35-ft Norwegian Spruce arrived on Sunday on…
Paris Statement
15 November 2015
Aberdeen City Council Leader Councillor Jenny Laing said: "Following the tragic events which unfolded in Paris on Friday evening, Aberdeen City Council is taking part in the minute's silence held…
1,000th hydrogen refuel in Aberdeen
11 November 2015
The UK's first hydrogen production and bus refuelling station in Aberdeen has reached a major milestone its 1,000th refuel.The facility, based at Aberdeen City Council's Kittybrewster depot, opened…
Aberdeen’s Golden Games celebrate success at the Scottish Health Awards 2015
11 November 2015
The team behind Aberdeen's Golden Games has scooped a top award at the Scottish Health Awards 2015 in recognition of its invaluable contribution to Scottish healthcare.The Healthier Lifestyle Award…
Recycling boost for hundreds of Aberdeen households
11 November 2015
Aberdeen City Council has secured funding from Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS) which will improve waste and recycling services for hundreds of households.The City Council was awarded £82,291.25 from ZWS's…
Armistice Day
10 November 2015
Council staff and members of the public are welcome to join the Lord Provost of Aberdeen George Adam to remember the nation's war dead, and observe the national two-minute silence at 11am today (Wed…
Café Culture trial feedback
10 November 2015
People are being asked to give feedback on the Café Culture trial held in Aberdeen city centre earlier this year.The three-month trial involved Belmont Street, Little Belmont Street and Gaelic Lane…
Quarter-of-a-million pounds donated to Aberdeen Art Gallery’s redevelopment project
10 November 2015
The fundraising campaign for Aberdeen Art Gallery's major redevelopment has received a £250,000 donation from the Garfield Weston Foundation.The announcement was made by the Aberdeen Art Gallery and…
Traffic management over the festive season
10 November 2015
Aberdeen City Council has issued helpful guidance for people travelling into or around the city over the festive period which is aimed at assisting with traffic flow.People are encouraged to use the…
Award for city environment project
05 November 2015
An environmental project which has transformed an area of Aberdeen from a neglected spot to a colourful wildflower meadow teaming with insects, birds and other wildlife has won a national award.The…
HMS Diamond docks in Aberdeen for community and Remembrance Day events
05 November 2015
HMS Diamond one of the Royal Navy's newest ships has arrived in its twin city Aberdeen today (Fri 06 Nov) for a four-day visit to engage with the community and to mark Remembrance Sunday.The Lord…