News Archive

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

Activity challenge inspiring the next generation as Great Aberdeen Run countdown continues

05 July 2019

The Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run is helping to inspire the city’s next generation to live a healthy lifestyle as the countdown to this year’s event continues. The run, now in its…

Fernielea School earns national online safety award

05 July 2019

Fernielea School has been awarded an internet safety award from national body, Digital Schools Awards Scotland. The city primary school received the Special Recognition Badge for Cyber Resilience…

Hundreds of black bags collected in 24-hour litter pick

04 July 2019

Volunteers who took part in a big 24-hour litter pick across Aberdeen collected enough rubbish to fill hundreds of black bin bags. The 548 participants in the Aberdeen City Council-organised event…

Aberdeen City Council to consult with parents and carers over Early Learning and Childcare expansion plans

04 July 2019

Aberdeen City Council will be consulting and engaging with parents, carers and prospective parents over the summer as the city gears up to deliver extended early learning and childcare entitlements…

Dyce Academy receives award from World Holocaust Remembrance Centre

03 July 2019

An Aberdeen academy has become the first school in Scotland to be given a prestigious award from the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre for its outstanding work in developing a Holocaust Education…

Blooming good gardens wanted for competition

03 July 2019

Residents were today urged to show off their bonnie blooms and gorgeous greenery by taking part in Aberdeen City Council’s annual garden competition. The event rewards and showcases residents…

Council makes Equally Safe at Work pledge to employees

03 July 2019

Aberdeen City Council has become one of seven Scottish local authorities to join a pilot project designed to advance gender equality in the workplace and prevent violence against women. The Equally…

Junior Rangers making their mark at Duthie Park

02 July 2019

A group of youngsters have been making their mark at one of the city’s biggest parks as they’ve been recruited as Junior Rangers. The Lochside Academy pupils have taken on their new role…

Garden waste permit applications to open

02 July 2019

A letter is to be sent out to eligible residents giving details of the new garden waste permit for the brown bin service and how to apply. Residents can apply for a permit from Monday 15 July online…

Carmen to captivate opera fans at Duthie Park

28 June 2019

Duthie Park is set to come alive as Barrie Kosky’s high kicking, high-energy opera Carmen will be broadcast live as part of the Royal Opera House BP Big Screens on Tuesday 2 July. Bring a…

Aberdeen set to honour Armed Forces past and present

28 June 2019

Aberdeen will welcome more than 1,000 serving, veteran and cadet force personnel when they parade through the city centre to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday (29 June).  A large crowd is…

Review of polling districts and polling places

27 June 2019

A review of polling districts and polling places is to be undertaken following a report presented by officers to members of Aberdeen City Council on Monday 24 June. This is a statutory review of…