News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Consultation events for a new community hub and school
08 November 2019
Consultation events are being held next week to give members of the public a chance to look at plans for a new school and a new community hub in different areas in the city. The community…
Aberdeen Art Gallery welcomes 10,000th visitor in opening week
08 November 2019
A city student has become the 10,000th visitor to Aberdeen Art Gallery as the redeveloped venue continues to draw appreciative crowds during its opening week. Jennifer Milne was presented with a…
Aberdeen’s gritters now have names - including Spreadie Eddie and The Grittalo
07 November 2019
The city’s 10 main road gritters were today given names for the first time – ranging from The Gritest Showman to Snow Worries. The gritters were awarded the names from city primary…
Aberdeen set to glisten this Christmas
06 November 2019
Aberdeen is set to glisten this Christmas as the city comes alive with a host of seasonal activities and events. Aberdeen City Council along with Aberdeen Inspired, will officially kick off the…
Remembrance Sunday: A city remembers
06 November 2019
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett will lead city representatives, serving forces, reserves, veterans and cadets in commemorating Remembrance Sunday. A short ceremony will be held in front…
Residents of Peterculter wanted for flood reporting trial
06 November 2019
Residents of the community of Peterculter are being asked if they want to take part in a trial for a smart phone app which they would tell Aberdeen City Council of the potential of floods. Aberdeen…
Improved optimism for the Aberdeen City Region economy
05 November 2019
The Aberdeen City Region’s economy is showing signs of modest recovery and is forecast to grow in the years ahead – despite difficult global trading conditions and ongoing political uncertainty. An…
Musical theme tunes to be brought to life in Aberdeen’s annual fireworks display
04 November 2019
The votes have been cast and the soundtrack selected for Aberdeen’s annual fireworks display. Thousands are expected to attend the gathering at the city’s beach tomorrow (5 November).…
Thousands join Aberdeen Art Gallery reopening celebrations
02 November 2019
Aberdeen Art Gallery reopened to the public today as the ribbon was cut on the landmark redevelopment. Free tickets for the opening weekend were quickly snapped up when they were released in…
City retailers praised for firework safety
01 November 2019
Firework retailers in Aberdeen were today praised after all shops which had a test check did not sell any to an underage volunteer. A 16-year-old test volunteer for the City Council’s Trading…
Gold gritter to be on show at winter safety event
01 November 2019
A gold-coloured gritter and a newly-named city gritter are to be the stars of the show during a winter safety event in Aberdeen city centre on Saturday 9 November. The vehicles are part of the…
Social Bite food to be offered in the cafe at the Council’s main building
01 November 2019
Delicious, healthy, and handmade food which will help the city’s homeless is to go on sale in the staff café in Aberdeen City Council’s main building from Monday 4 November. The…