News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
City Council agrees £565,000 for projects across Aberdeen
08 June 2015
City councillors have agreed to distribute more than half a million pounds to community projects across Aberdeen from the underspend on the 2014/15 budget.A sum of £100,000 will be spent on…
Thomas Blake Glover exhibit, leaflet and tourist trail launched
08 June 2015
A major drive to showcase the North-east of Scotland's links with Thomas Blake Glover who was instrumental in setting up the Mitsubishi company has been launched.A booklet has been…
Awards ceremony recognises City Council staff achievements
04 June 2015
Aberdeen City Council has recognised the excellence of its staff with a series of 'Star Awards', which were presented to the winners at a special gala event at the Beach Ballroom.Judges from Robert…
New model for social work launched in Aberdeen
02 June 2015
Aberdeen City Council has launched a £3million overhaul of social work services that will cut down on red tape and allow staff to spend more time with families.The local authority is the first in…
New scheme launched to help guide dog owners take taxi trips
02 June 2015
A new certificate for taxi drivers to show when they have a genuine medical exemption that prevents them from carrying assistance dogs in their cabs has been introduced by Aberdeen City Council.…
Youngsters take part in ScoopWatch
02 June 2015
Pupils at an Aberdeen City Council school took part in a rap along with City Wardens and Environmental Health staff as part of an education session about why people should tidy dog mess.The specially…
£4.3m Rosehill day centre due for completion in 2016
01 June 2015
Construction of a £4.3million centre for adults with learning disabilities is due for completion next year after councillors approved a finalised budget for the development.Members of the Education…
Council takes enforcement action at Broadford Works
01 June 2015
Aberdeen City Council has asked for 24-hour security to be put in place at the Broadford Works following a recent spate of unlawful entry and fire-raising incidents.A Dangerous Building Notice, under…
New Stoneywood School backed by councillors
01 June 2015
Councillors have agreed to progress plans for a new £13million school in the Stoneywood area of Aberdeen.Members of the Education and Children's Services Committee were given feedback at a meeting…
Aberdeen City Council wins gold for streets and parks
28 May 2015
Aberdeen City Council has beaten country-wide local authorities to win gold at a prestigious awards ceremony.The City Council was announced as overall winner and gold award, after being shortlisted…
Aberdeen City Council by-elections set for July and October
27 May 2015
Two local government by-elections for Aberdeen City Council will be held on 30 July and a third on 01 October.New members will be elected for the Kincorth, Nigg and Cove ward and the Hilton, Woodside…
Closing date set for sale of Bon Accord Baths
27 May 2015
A closing date has been set for offers to be tabled for the former Bon Accord Baths in Aberdeen city centre.Selling agent Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, acting on behalf of Aberdeen City Council, is…