News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Model of famous tea clipper docks at Maritime Museum
13 October 2015
The original shipbuilder's half hull model of the famous tea clipper Thermopylae, the fastest sailing ship in the world at her peak and faster than the Cutty Sark, has been unveiled at Aberdeen…
Schools’ competition for naming Third Don Crossing
12 October 2015
Pupils at the two city primary schools at either side of the Third Don Crossing are to choose the official name for the new £18million bridge.The youngsters at Riverbank and Danestone Schools will be…
Thousands of spring bulbs to be planted around Aberdeen
12 October 2015
The first of 80,000 spring bulbs which are to be planted in communities around Aberdeen as part of a City Council initiative have been sown.
More funding available to help the development of creative spaces
11 October 2015
A further £100,000 is being made available to support the creation of new affordable spaces for people working in the creative industries, Aberdeen City Council has announced today (Mon 12 Oct).…
Aberdeen City Council appoints development partner for housing delivery
07 October 2015
Aberdeen City Council has today (Thursday) selected a preferred bidder for a £300million partnership deal to deliver a step change in the supply of housing.The innovative approach follows a…
New information totems to be rolled out across the city
07 October 2015
A company which is renowned world-wide for signage in major cities has been appointed to create a network of information totems around Aberdeen city centre.After a tendering process, Trueform, a firm…
Traffic restrictions for Broad Street
07 October 2015
A temporary traffic order is to take place on Aberdeen's Broad Street restricting the north-bound road to all traffic apart from buses and emergency vehicles from 18 October 2015.The restrictions are…
New Arts Venue Secures £55,000 Funding To Support Local Talent
05 October 2015
A new initiative to encourage Aberdeen artists to stay in the city and support the growth of the region's cultural scene has been given a major boost after being awarded £55,000 from Aberdeen City…
Aberdeen City Council By-Election Results
01 October 2015
Two new members have today been elected to Aberdeen City Council.Alex Nicoll (SNP) was elected in the Midstocket/Rosemount ward, while Michael Hutchison (SNP) will take up a seat in the George Street…
Changes to community libraries opening hours proposed
01 October 2015
Aberdeen City Libraries are inviting members of the public to comment on its proposal to change the opening hours of some community libraries in Aberdeen.It follows a review by the City Council's…
Consultation begins on Draft Nigg Bay Development Framework
30 September 2015
Aberdeen City Council has launched a public consultation on the Draft Nigg Bay Development Framework a document which seeks to maximise the potential of land around the planned expansion of…
Proposal of Application Notice submitted for Energy from Waste plant
30 September 2015
Aberdeen City Council has today submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for a new Energy from Waste (EfW) facility on a derelict industrial site at East Tullos.The submission of the PAN…