News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
2020/21 budget enshrines commitment to tackling climate change
03 March 2020
Aberdeen City Council today put people and the place – including tackling climate change – at the heart of its spending plans for 2020/21. Elected members agreed to invest £100…
Housing budget 2020/21 supports green goals
03 March 2020
Aberdeen City Council today unanimously approved Housing Revenue Account budget that will bring major investment in existing stock and a commitment to delivering Gold Standard new homes. The…
New playparks across city being constructed
03 March 2020
A total of 10 playparks have been or are going to be refurbished or replaced this financial year as part of the City Council’s rolling programme to revamp scores of playparks around the city.…
New technology helps teachers share pupil plans
03 March 2020
Aberdeen City Council is using new technology to reduce the administrative workload involved in drawing up teaching plans. The Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to…
Important stage of Local Development Plan approved at Full Council
02 March 2020
An important planning document which will help to shape future land use of Aberdeen and guide planning decisions including housing developments, leisure and industrial zones was today approved at…
Resident-led inspections in multi-storey buildings
28 February 2020
Residents are to lead on inspections in their own multi storey buildings along with representatives from Aberdeen City Council, Scottish Fire and Rescue Scotland, and Police Scotland. The…
Council to hold engagement event on new replacement Riverbank School
28 February 2020
Local people will have an opportunity to learn more about the planning application for the new replacement Riverbank School, it was announced today (Friday 28th February). The event is taking place…
Stonehaven start for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire stage
27 February 2020
The Aberdeenshire coastal town of Stonehaven will play host to the start of the final stage of the Tour of Britain this September, as the UK’s biggest and most prestigious cycle race finishes…
Mile End pupils set for LEGO® challenge final
26 February 2020
Pupils from Mile End Primary School are battling it out this weekend to be crowned champions of the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) FIRST® LEGO® League Scotland…
Chatbot joins Council team as transformation continues
26 February 2020
The transformation of Council services in Aberdeen took a major step forward today with the launch of AB-1 – Scotland’s first Microsoft local authority chatbot. AB-1 can be found on Aberdeen City…
Aberdeen's world-class entertainments venue wins prestigious award
24 February 2020
The Event Complex Aberdeen has been given a prestigious accolade at a national awards event which recognises excellence in commercial and public property. The complex, which is largest investment in…
Council housing programme moves to next stage
21 February 2020
Landowners and developers have been invited to register their interest in providing high-quality council homes in Aberdeen. The City Council recently adopted the industry’s…