News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Aberdeen Archive, Gallery and Museums award commissions to six city artists
26 January 2021
Six local creative practitioners have been awarded commissions to create new works for Aberdeen Art Gallery’s collection, it was announced today (Tuesday 26 January 2021).The commissions…
City Council invites views on its taxi and private hire policies
25 January 2021
A public consultation on a review of all taxi and private hire policies and proposed policy changes has been opened by Aberdeen City Council following its approval by the Licensing Committee.The…
New video encourages applications for Early Learning and Child care places
22 January 2021
A fun new video has been created by Aberdeen City Council to encourage parents and carers of young children to apply for Council-run Early Learning and Childcare places. The onlinle application…
Council approves date for reinstatement of expanded Early Learning and Childcare hours
21 January 2021
Aberdeen City Council has approved a date for the reinstatement of extended Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) hours for pre-school children.The Education Operational Delivery Committee agreed a date…
Aberdeen City Council joins pioneering network to tackle homelessness
20 January 2021
Aberdeen City Council is one of four local authorities joining a new collaborative network to support local government innovators across the UK in tackling homelessness, it was announced today (…
Online applications for Early Learning and Childcare places to go live next week
18 January 2021
Parents and carers will be able to apply online from next Monday (25 January) for 2021/2022 Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) places for their young children at Aberdeen City Council nurseries.From…
Planning applications for milestone council house construction projects being submitted
15 January 2021
A planning application has this week been submitted for 99 homes to be built in the Kincorth area of Aberdeen as part of a major project delivering 2,000 new-build council houses across the city.The…
Aberdeen City Libraries to host a virtual conference on the Stages and Screens of the Silver City
15 January 2021
The architectural heritage of the city’s historic theatre and cinema buildings is the focus of a one-day virtual conference, Screens and Stages in the Silver City, hosted next month by…
Council’s Education team praised for rapid response in ensuring pupils’ access to home learning
14 January 2021
Aberdeen City Council’s Education Service team was today (Thursday 14 January) praised for its rapid response ensuring that the city’s pupils are once again able to take part in learning…
Council rolls out online registration for Primary 1 pupils
12 January 2021
Aberdeen City Council today (Tuesday 12 January) notified parents of the online registration process for children entering P1 classes later this year.All children who will reach the age of five on or…
Regional partners unite to promote learning, training and enterprise opportunities
11 January 2021
An initiative to increase employment opportunities in Aberdeen and the North-east has been launched today by partners from across the region.The project is part of the Aberdeen City Council Socio-…
Trading standards warning for Covid-19 vaccine scam
06 January 2021
Residents across the North-east were today being warned about a dangerous scam related to the Covid-19 vaccine.A fake NHS text has been circulating, telling people they’re eligible to apply for…