News Archive

This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.

Viewing area for Third Don Crossing steels lift

02 July 2015

A viewing area is being constructed so people can safely watch the huge steel beams which were delivered for the £18million Third Don Crossing two weeks ago, being lifted into place over the River…

Aberdeen citizens asked to give their views on range of city issues

01 July 2015

Aberdeen citizens are being asked for their views on a range of city issues in the latest City Voice questionnaire.The 35th questionnaire has just been issued to the Aberdeen's Citizens' Panel, which…

BP Big screen offers free opera in the park

01 July 2015

Seduction, betrayal and song are on offer with a special screening of the popular opera Don Giovanni at the Duthie Park, Aberdeen.Aberdeen City Council in partnership with BP and the Royal Opera…

Children wanted for Summer Reading Challenge

01 July 2015

City libraries will be part of a UK attempt to break a world record during this year's Summer Reading Challenge.The Tesco Bank Summer Reading Challenge Scotland, which is organised by the Reading…

Companies appointed to carry out the Aberdeen Cross City Connections Study

01 July 2015

A collaboration of three companies has been appointed by Aberdeen City Council in partnership with Nestrans to undertake the Aberdeen Cross City Connections study.SIAS, Peter Brett Associates and…

Official opening of Hazlehead Grove Nursery

30 June 2015

An Aberdeen City Council nursery was officially opened today (1/7/15) for the wider community to use including social enterprises, charities and schools.Hazlehead Grove Nursery, part of which…

City school gets a good report from Education Scotland

29 June 2015

Ashley Road School in Aberdeen has received a good report following an inspection by Education Scotland.During their visit in April 2015 inspectors spoke to parents and children and worked closely…

Draft Rowett North Masterplan ends this week

29 June 2015

Members of the public have until midnight on Friday to have their say on draft masterplan documents for a new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC).The six-week Aberdeen City Council…

East Tullos Burn at Hampton Court Flower Show

29 June 2015

Two Aberdeen City Council officers are giving talks tomorrow (July 1) at the UK's biggest flower show.Sandy Scott, Aberdeen City Council Parks and Countryside Officer, and Ian Talboys, Countryside…

Vegetation request for householders

29 June 2015

 Residents and landowners in Aberdeen were today asked to ensure vegetation from their gardens, patios and paths does not encroach on public pavements or roads.Excessive amounts of greenery or…

A Big Noise in Torry

28 June 2015

A new orchestra that aims to transform children's lives made its performing debut in Aberdeen today (Monday).Torry is the third community in Scotland to establish a Big Noise orchestra – inspired by…

Candidates for two by-elections announced

28 June 2015

The candidates for two forthcoming Aberdeen City Council by-elections at Hilton/Woodside/Stockethill and Kincorth/Nigg/Cove were announced today.For Hilton, Woodside, Stockethill, the candidates are…