News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Scottish Ministers approve Aberdeen City and Shire Proposed Strategic Development Plan 2020
14 August 2020
The Aberdeen City and Shire Strategic Development Plan 2020, which sets the strategic framework for investment in jobs, homes and infrastructure over the next 20 years has been approved by Scottish…
Aberdeen Lord Provost issues statement following train derailment near Stonehaven
12 August 2020
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett said: “On behalf of the City of Aberdeen I extend my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of those lost in this terrible accident. Our…
Localised flooding in Aberdeen – update
12 August 2020
A number of schools remain affected by the severe weather that Aberdeen experienced earlier today (Wednesday 12 August). Some schools were forced to close before the scheduled reopening while others…
Local COVID-19 restrictions to continue in Aberdeen
12 August 2020
Aberdeen City Council today thanked residents and businesses for their continuing patience and support after the Scottish Government announced …
Aberdeen - flooding update
12 August 2020
There has been localised flooding in Aberdeen which has resulted in drain covers and manhole covers being displaced by the force of water during the thunderstorm. This has led to a number of roads…
Large vans, large vehicles and trailers will be able to visit household waste and recycling centres with new booking system
10 August 2020
Residents will be able to book a slot to be able to visit a city household waste and recycling centre with a larger vehicle or trailer from today (Monday 10 August). The appointment system will also…
Outbreak of COVID-19 leads to localised restrictions in Aberdeen City
05 August 2020
The Scottish Government’s announced today (Wednesday 05 August) that following an outbreak of COVID-19 in Aberdeen City, the area will have localised restrictions put in place. Bars,…
Pupils and teachers thanked for their hard work in extraordinary circumstances as results are announced
04 August 2020
Aberdeen City Council today (Tuesday 4 August) thanked the city’s teaching staff and pupils for their hard work in “extraordinary circumstances” as SQA attainment results revealed…
Council homes programme fully back on track
03 August 2020
Plans to deliver hundreds of gold standard council homes – part of the biggest building programme in a generation – are set to take another step forward. Ground…
Work to start next week installing cycle lanes in the beach area as part of on-going work for physical distancing and encouraging active travel
31 July 2020
Work is starting on Monday installing cycle lanes in the beach area to encourage people to continue to cycle in the beach area both for transport to work and leisure as lockdown eases. The plans are…
Council receives Gold Award in Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
31 July 2020
Aberdeen City Council has today (Friday 31 July) been awarded a prestigious Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for…
Aberdeen schools ready for full-time return
30 July 2020
Aberdeen schools are ready to welcome pupils back in the new academic year after the Scottish Government announced that primaries, secondaries and special schools will be able to…