News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Plan for gritting roads and pavements over winter approved at committee
17 September 2019
A plan gritting Aberdeen’s roads and pavements for the 2019/20 winter was agreed at the City Council’s operational delivery committee today (Tuesday 17 September 2019). A report to…
Aberdeen ready to roll out the red carpet for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
17 September 2019
Aberdeen has been confirmed as the host city for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019 as P…
Northern Alliance September newsletter has the latest stories in Education
17 September 2019
The latest edition of the Northern Alliance Newsletter includes news on the Regional Improvement Plan, details of how to join the collaboration at this year’s Scottish Learning Festival…
City celebrates outstanding achievements in Children’s and Young People’s Services
17 September 2019
A packed Beach Ballroom yesterday (Monday 16 September) hailed a year of outstanding achievements at the prestigious Children and Young People’s Services Awards run by Aberdeen City…
Aberdeen City Council by-election date set
16 September 2019
The Aberdeen City Council by-election for the vacant seat in the Torry/Ferryhill ward will be held on Thursday 21 November 2019. The vacancy has arisen following the resignation of Councillor…
Union Terrace Gardens contractor invites firms to "Meet the Buyer" event
16 September 2019
Construction group Balfour Beatty, which has been appointed by Aberdeen City Council to transform Union Terrace Gardens, is inviting local businesses to attend a Meet the Buyer event to find out…
Aberdeen Community Festive Fund now open
13 September 2019
Applications are now open for Aberdeen City Council’s Community Festive Fund 2019. The Community Festive Fund, which was established to encourage organisations and groups to come together…
Plans for four new schools in Aberdeen progressing
13 September 2019
Four new primary schools are on course to open in Aberdeen in the next few years as part of the Education New Build Programme. Updates to Aberdeen City …
Former city school pupil in the running for prestigious BBC singer / songwriter of the year award
11 September 2019
Gifted former Hazlehead Academy pupil, Scott Wallace, is on the shortlist to become BBC Radio Scotland’s Singer / Songwriter of the Year for 2019. 21-year-old Scott is one of ten artists…
Countdown continues to In Town Without My Car Day
09 September 2019
A zip wire, Aberdeen’s very own carpool karaoke and the chance to win a £250 bike store voucher are just a few of the fun interactive activities to be found in the city when In Town…
Aberdeen Lord Provost becomes President of World Energy Cities Partnership
07 September 2019
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett became the President of the World Energy Cities Partnership at the partnership’s AGM today (Saturday 07 September). Mayors and senior officials…
Safety measures to mark start on Union Terrace Gardens
06 September 2019
Contractors are to start on site on Monday, September 9, as work gets under way to transform Union Terrace Gardens (UTG). The £25.7 million Aberdeen City Council project is being taken…