News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Applications invited for Eco-City Awards 2015
18 August 2015
The hunt is on to find the best green initiatives in Aberdeen.Entries are now being invited for the 2015 Aberdeen EcoCity Awards.The awards are designed to recognise and celebrate local people who…
‘Peace seeds’ from atom bomb tree germinate in Aberdeen park
18 August 2015
Aberdeen has joined an international peace project to grow seeds from atomic bomb-damaged trees 70 years after the nuclear attacks on Japan at the end of World War Two.Mayors for Peace, based in…
Trading Standards warning about bogus roofers
18 August 2015
Aberdeen City Council is urging residents to beware of bogus workmen claiming to be carrying out warranty work for a roofing company.Trading Standards officers have been made aware of two recent…
Park volunteers thanked for their efforts
17 August 2015
Volunteers at one of Aberdeen's most popular parks have been given a special thank you.A total of 11 volunteers had given more than 860 hours in total of their time over the past year to help out at…
City Council grants on offer for youth activities
16 August 2015
The latest round of small grants funding for youth activities in Aberdeen will be open for submissions until Tuesday 15 September 2015.The Youths Activities Small Grants Fund was set up in 2005 to…
Electoral Canvass 2015 – Your vote matters - Make sure you’re in
12 August 2015
Canvass forms for the revised electoral register to be published on 01 December 2015 have been issued to every household in Scotland.Ian Milton, Grampian Electoral Registration Officer, explained…
Europol chief to visit Aberdeen to talk about human trafficking
12 August 2015
Europe Direct Aberdeen will host a free talk about the EU's fight against human trafficking to mark World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday 19 August.Former senior Grampian police officer Brian Donald,…
Scotland Office Minister in Aberdeen to discuss City Region Deal bid
11 August 2015
Leaders from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire councils today (Wednesday, 12 Aug) met Scotland Office Minister Lord Dunlop as part of ongoing discussions around a City Region Deal for the north-east.…
Town House roof works update
11 August 2015
The repair and renewal of the Town House is an extremely complex and extensive project, involving not just the roof but the ornate clock tower and spire.Access to the roof space and tower was…
Fake cigarettes cost street seller a packet
10 August 2015
A local man found selling cartons of cigarettes in the street has been fined a total of £720 at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.Stuart Clark from the Sheddocksley area of the city was found in possession of…
Events to encourage people not to drive alone
06 August 2015
A series of events is to be held in Aberdeen next month to encourage people to explore alternative modes of transport to driving alone in their cars.They are being held as part of European Mobility…
Packed programme of events and activities on offer during Aberdeen’s 50+ Festival
06 August 2015
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen George Adam has received the first copy of this year's 50+ Festival brochure hot off the press.Now in its 13th year the festival, which is organised by Aberdeen City…