News Archive

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

Dons legend honoured as Aberdeen’s second Cruyff Court is named

05 September 2019

Aberdeen’s second Cruyff Court will be named in honour of legendary Dons player Neale Cooper. Project partners made the announcement today (5 September) as construction of the facility…

Industry giants promote employment opportunities at city jobs fair

05 September 2019

Jobseekers will have access to hundreds of vacancies at the annual Progress Through Positive Partnerships jobs fair in Aberdeen next week. A wide range of sectors are taking part in this year’…

Mayors from world energy cities arrive in Aberdeen for WECP AGM

04 September 2019

Mayors and senior officials from 12 of the world’s leading energy cities have arrived in Aberdeen for the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM),…

Joint Inspection Report praises services for children and young people in Aberdeen

03 September 2019

Multi-agency services for children and young people across Aberdeen have been praised in a new report published by the Care Inspectorate today (Tuesday 3 September). The joint report, prepared in…

Aberdeen pledges to join Fast Track Cities initiative in support of HIV prevention, diagnosis and treatment

02 September 2019

Aberdeen City Council has pledged its support for the Fast Track Cities initiative as part of a global focus on HIV prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Elected members agreed at a meeting of the…

Music and song on offer at free concert by Kazakhstan performers

02 September 2019

Musicians from Kazakhstan will give a free concert in Aberdeen next week to coincide with the World Energy Cities Partnership AGM. The oil…

Aberdeen ready to welcome mayors from World Energy Cities Partnership

30 August 2019

Mayors and senior officials from 12 of the world’s leading energy cities will arrive in Aberdeen for the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP) on Wednesday 04 September for a four-day…

City celebrates the success of care experienced young people

30 August 2019

The success of Aberdeen’s care-experienced young people was celebrated in a special ceremony at the Town House yesterday (Thursday 29 August). The event was the second Celebrating Success…

Aberdeen Beach Ballroom update

29 August 2019

An option which will see Aberdeen City Council invest in the Beach Ballroom has been agreed by members of the Council’s Strategic Commissioning committee today (Thursday 29 August). Option 2…

Work starting on replacement footbridge

28 August 2019

Work is starting on Monday 2 September on a replacement footbridge which will make a scenic stretch of the River Don suitable for pedestrian, cyclists and wheelchair users. The new Far Burn…

Programme plan for transformational Union Terrace Gardens project

28 August 2019

A programme of works has been mapped out for a transformational project in Aberdeen city centre.  Union Terrace Gardens (UTG) is undergoing a £25.7 million regeneration…

Transport and traffic measures to keep the city moving during Offshore Europe

27 August 2019

A range of measures will be in place to assist with traffic flow throughout the city during the Offshore Europe 2019 exhibition, which takes place in Aberdeen from 3-6 September at P…