News Archive

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

UK General Election results for the Aberdeen City voting area

13 December 2019

The results of the UK Parliamentary election 2019 in the Aberdeen City voting area is as follows: Aberdeen City: electorate: 128, 208 Total votes cast: 83,254 Turnout: 64.94% Parliamentary…

Champions Board makes progress for Care Experienced Young People

12 December 2019

The Aberdeen City Champions Board met last night (11 December 2019) to advance their shared aspiration to close the attainment and wellbeing gap between care experienced young people and their…

Aberdeen set to bring in the New Year in style with Hogmanay celebrations

12 December 2019

If you wanna have a good time this Hogmanay, local residents and visitors alike are invited to bring in the New Year with the ultimate Aberdeen street party – featuring some of Queen’s…

Original Robert the Bruce document goes on show to mark 700th anniversary

09 December 2019

One of Aberdeen’s most iconic documents will celebrate its 700th anniversary tomorrow (Tuesday 10 December). The Stocket Charter – an original document signed by King Robert the Bruce…

Small-scale projects and longer-term strategy approved of transport interventions to encourage more walking and cycling in the city centre

06 December 2019

Several small-scale projects including which can potentially be delivered in the short term including signage improvements and speed limit reductions were yesterday approved to be delivered as part…

A new pedestrian and cycleway link approved for the A92 at Murcar

06 December 2019

A key cycling and pedestrian link from the A92 Murcar roundabout to just south of Blackdog was yesterday approved by councilors on the city growth and resources committee. The new 3m-wide route will…

Work to start next year on transformational project

05 December 2019

Aberdeen’s pioneering approach to placemaking took a major step forward today after councillors approved a development programme for a new residential quarter in the heart of the city.  The…

Harlaw Academy pupils’ artwork goes on display in festive exhibition

05 December 2019

An exhibition of expressive artwork created by Harlaw Academy went on display yesterday (Wednesday 4 December) at Innov8 at Park Inn by Radisson hotel where the works will remain on display over the…

Climate change plan gets green light

05 December 2019

A strategy for combating climate change and dealing with its impact has been adopted by Aberdeen City Council.   “Aberdeen Adapts” identifies measures to…

Budget options to be brought forward for 2020/21

05 December 2019

Budget options are to be developed by Council officers ahead of Aberdeen City Council deciding its spending priorities at its annual budget-setting meeting on March 3, 2020. A report for the Council…

Aberdeen Central Library brings early festive cheer with a Living Advent Calendar

05 December 2019

Aberdeen Central Library is counting down the days to Christmas in a novel way this year; with a Living Advent Calendar of events throughout December. In partnership with Creative Learning, the…

Final phase of nursery expansion plan agreed

05 December 2019

The final phase of a £23 million programme to provide hundreds of new nursery places was approved today by Aberdeen Council’s City Growth and Resources Committee. Aberdeen…