News Archive

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

Local Business Support Fund increased for Aberdeen businesses

16 October 2020

The Local Business Support Grant on offer to Aberdeen businesses forced to close by the local lockdown has been increased and businesses yet to apply are being urged to do so before the deadline of…

Residents urged to band together and get a free one-tonne community salt bag – before 15 November

15 October 2020

Residents across Aberdeen were today reminded to apply for a free one-tonne community salt bag to treat icy roads and pavements in their neighbourhood during the winter months. The colder weather…

Aberdeen Art Gallery wins 2020 Museum of the Year Award

12 October 2020

Aberdeen Art Gallery has been announced as a winner of Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020, the most prestigious museum prize in the world. In a unique edition of the prize and in recognition of the…

Aberdeen to hold intimate Remembrance Sunday event

09 October 2020

In response to the ongoing Covid19 pandemic, the City of Aberdeen’s Service of Remembrance will take place in the Remembrance Hall, Aberdeen Art Gallery on Sunday 8 November 2020, commencing at…

BP Portrait Award exhibition makes exclusive UK return to Aberdeen Art Gallery

08 October 2020

The prestigious BP Portrait Award – an unmissable highlight in the annual art calendar – is making a welcome return to Aberdeen Art Gallery, the only UK venue for the 2020 exhibition. A…

Aberdeen City Council committed to tackling poverty

08 October 2020

This is #ChallengePoverty week – an opportunity to highlight the issue and to raise awareness and build support to stem the rising tide of poverty. Aberdeen City Council through its commitment…

Aberdeen City Council by-election: candidates announced

05 October 2020

The candidates in the Aberdeen City Council by-election for the vacant seat in the Kincorth / Nigg / Cove ward have been announced today (Monday 05 October). The candidates are listed below:…

Corporate Social Responsibility key to Aberdeen’s future

05 October 2020

Community Planning Aberdeen (CPA) in partnership with Business in the Community (BITC) are reaching out to responsible businesses across Aberdeen that share their aspirations for better outcomes for…

Aberdeen City Council named UK’s best local authority

02 October 2020

Aberdeen City Council was today named Local Authority of the Year at the prestigious MJ (Municipal Journal) Achievement Awards 2020.  The council was the only Scottish…

Councillors praise programmes to support the mental health of staff

30 September 2020

Aberdeen City Councillors yesterday (Tuesday 29 September) praised a series of mental health interventions devised by the local authority to support the wellbeing of staff, particularly through…

Council approves permanent guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced young people

30 September 2020

Aberdeen City Council yesterday (Tuesday 29 September) agreed to make permanent the authority’s guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced young people.…

Aberdeen City Council expands MCR mentoring programme for young people

30 September 2020

Aberdeen City Council and award-winning charity, MCR Pathways, have joined forces to expand a life-changing mentoring Young Aberdeen Talent programme in six schools across the city. The charity will…