News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Bike hire scheme approved at committee
26 September 2019
A bike hire scheme which would be 100% privately-financed was today approved at committee which will help increase transport options and encourage less use of cars for residents and visitors. The…
Growing your own food plan to go out to public consultation
26 September 2019
A strategy which includes supports communities to start and maintain growing their own food is to be put out to public consultation after agreement at city growth committee today. The public will be…
Winners of Aberdeen in Bloom Garden Competition
26 September 2019
They’re blooming gorgeous gardens and green spaces! The 2019 winners of the Aberdeen in Bloom competition were announced last night at an awards ceremony in the Beach Ballroom. Now in its 44th…
Aberdeen’s role as hydrogen hub in the spotlight at city festival
26 September 2019
A packed week of events and activities will showcase hydrogen opportunities as Aberdeen embraces low carbon opportunities. The inaugural Hydrogen Festival begins on Tuesday (1st October) and will…
Recycling rates increase again in Aberdeen
25 September 2019
Residents were today encouraged to continue to keep recycling as latest figures show Aberdeen has again had an increase in its recycling rate despite the overall recycling rate for Scotland having…
Local firms in the frame for Union Terrace Gardens work
24 September 2019
Firms from Aberdeen and across the North-east of Scotland are poised to benefit from sub-contracting opportunities during the transformation of Union Terrace Gardens (UTG). More than 70 registered…
Citizens views sought on licensing sexual entertainment venues in Aberdeen
24 September 2019
Citizens are being asked to make their views known on whether Aberdeen City Council should introduce a specific licence for sexual entertainment venues (SEVs) in the local authority area.The public…
No change to working practices for waste and recycling staff
20 September 2019
There is to be no change to working practices for waste and recycling staff, after Aberdeen City Council carried out a detailed analysis of several options and employee consultation responses. Staff…
Lane closures on main city route for roadworks
19 September 2019
A main route through the city centre is to be partially closed next week to allow for repairs to the road. The inside lanes of both north-bound and south-bound West North Street from Mounthooly…
Hundreds of Santas to help open Aberdeen’s Christmas celebrations
19 September 2019
Hundreds of Santas will descend on Union Street in November as part of this year’s ‘Christmas in Aberdeen’ opening celebrations. The Charlie House Santa Fun Run, supported by…
Council to consult the public on designs for new replacement Riverbank School
18 September 2019
Local people will have their first opportunity to view and comment on Aberdeen City Council’s designs for the new replacement Riverbank School next week (w/c 23 September). Early designs for…
Road safety plan approved by councillors
17 September 2019
A road safety plan which outlines reductions in serious injuries and deaths from road incidents along with measures to continue the downward trend was approved by councillors on the operational…