News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Work resumes on city’s council house building programme
01 July 2020
Work has recommenced on Aberdeen’s council house building programme; the largest undertaken by the Council in over 50 years. Contractors resumed work in line with Scottish Government…
Aberdeen Music Service launches second uplifting singalong video
01 July 2020
Aberdeen City Council’s Music Service has today (Wednesday 1 July) launched its second musical singalong video aimed at lifting the spirits during the Covid-19 lockdown. And fittingly, it…
Socio-Economic Rescue Plan launched for city
30 June 2020
A Socio-Economic Rescue Plan for 2020-21, responding to the impact of Covid-19 and taking forward the delivery of an Aberdeen City Council Business Charter, has been unanimously approved by the…
Plan for pedestrians to physically distance and encourage more people to cycle is agreed at committee
30 June 2020
A plan which is installing temporary spaces across Aberdeen to help pedestrians physically distance and enable more people to cycle was today agreed at urgent business committee. The works are being…
Unaudited annual accounts available for inspection
30 June 2020
The North East Scotland Pension Funds’ unaudited annual accounts for the financial year 2019/20 are now available for inspection until Wednesday 22 July 2020. The accounts provide information…
Council updates parents on revised plans for schools re-opening
30 June 2020
Aberdeen City Council has today (Tuesday 30 June) updated parents and carers on arrangements for the new school term in view of the Scottish Government’s revised plans for the reopening of…
Thousands of people return to Aberdeen city centre today as some shops allowed to reopen
29 June 2020
Thousands of people returned to Aberdeen city centre today as some shops reopened as part of the national route map out of lockdown. Stores with an entrance facing onto a street were allowed to open…
Artists and new dates announced for prestigious British Art Show in Aberdeen
29 June 2020
The new dates and artists for the prestigious British Art Show at Aberdeen Art Gallery have been announced today (Monday 29 June) by Hayward Gallery Touring. The prestigious show, held every five…
Week-long public consultation for cycle lane plans in the beach area as part of on-going work for physical distancing and encouraging active travel
27 June 2020
A week-long consultation is to be held into exciting plans to encourage people to continue to cycle in the beach area both for transport to work and leisure as lockdown eases. The plans are part of…
City Council’s Star Awards held online in groundbreaking ceremony
26 June 2020
Aberdeen City Council’s annual staff awards beat the Covid-19 lockdown last night (Thursday 25 June) by becoming the first ceremony of its kind to be held online. The event, which sees special…
UNESCO report highlights the significance of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Archives
25 June 2020
A report published today (Thursday 25 June) by the UK National Commission for UNESCO, highlights the significance and financial benefits of UNESCO destinations, including the Aberdeen Burgh Registers…
Dozens of businesses inquire about outdoor eating areas in Aberdeen
25 June 2020
Dozens of businesses in Aberdeen have inquired about installing outdoor seating areas in temporary pedestrian spaces which are being created to allow people to physically distance while walking or…