News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Residents reminded not to fly-tip while household waste and recycling centres are closed
05 May 2020
Residents were today reminded they should be storing extra or larger items of waste during the current coronavirus situation and should not fly-tip these whilst household waste and recycling centres…
How frontline operational council staff are working with social distancing
05 May 2020
Frontline operational staff at Aberdeen City Council today showed how they are social distancing while carrying out essential work. The staff, which includes bin collection teams, building repair…
More than £13million of coronavirus grants given to Aberdeen businesses
04 May 2020
A total of £13.225million of coronavirus grant support to businesses has been distributed by Aberdeen City Council and eligible businesses were today urged to apply for a grant of up to £…
How Aberdeen City Council has supported residents since the start of coronavirus
04 May 2020
Helping almost 10,500 vulnerable people through a crisis telephone line, 1,128 food boxes delivered, and childcare for 502 youngsters are among the wide range of positive action to help residents…
Services are re-starting at Aberdeen Crematorium under social distancing rules
01 May 2020
Services at Aberdeen Crematorium are re-starting from Monday 11 May with national social distancing rules for funerals being applied. As with services across Scotland, only a small number of close…
Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust launches emergency COVID-19 appeal
01 May 2020
An emergency COVID-19 Hardship Fund has been officially launched today (Friday 01 May) by The Lord Provost’s Charitable Trust in Aberdeen. The aim of the Hardship Fund is to raise much-needed…
Council team supports parents with Family Learning packs during lockdown
01 May 2020
Aberdeen City Council’s Family Learning Service is helping parents who would otherwise have no access to learning resources or activities during the current Covid-19 lockdown. Council officers…
Aberdeen City Council to administer local applications for Covid-19 fund launched for the recently self-employed
30 April 2020
Aberdeen City Council will be administering local applications for funding from the £34 million Scotland-wide fund which launched today (Thursday 30 April) for those who are recently self-…
Aberdeen City Council supports campaign to tackle domestic abuse during lockdown
29 April 2020
Aberdeen City Council is working with community partners to raise awareness of sources of help for people affected by domestic abuse during the current Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. The Council as…
Council makes sure that pupils don’t miss out on education at home
24 April 2020
Aberdeen City Council is ensuring that pupils without internet access at home are still able to take part in online lessons during the current Covid-19 lockdown. Officers in the Council’s…
Art lovers can stay at home and enjoy Aberdeen Art Gallery thanks to new app
17 April 2020
Virtual visitors to Aberdeen Art Gallery can enjoy 50 highlights from the collection on a digital tour launched today (Friday 17 April) thanks to an award-winning social enterprise that helps people…
Innovation and dedication are the key as city’s schools keep pupils learning during Covid-19 lockdown
17 April 2020
Aberdeen’s school pupils have been kept busy with their studies during the current Covid-19 lockdown thanks to the resourcefulness and dedication of their teachers. From online dance classes…