News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
All invited to Beach Ballroom’s 90th birthday party
03 May 2019
Everyone is invited to join in Aberdeen Beach Ballroom’s 90th birthday celebrations, from 10am until 4pm on Monday 06 May 2019. The Beach Ballroom, situated on the city’s stunning…
Last chance to have your say in shaping the next development plan for Aberdeen
02 May 2019
It will be the last chance for people to make their voice heard in a report which will help shape the next local development plan for Aberdeen. The closing date is 13 May for the online consultation…
Plans progress for introduction of subscription charge for garden waste collections
01 May 2019
Further details on the introduction of a subscription charge for the collection of domestic garden waste by Aberdeen City Council have been confirmed as plans progress for implementation. The…
Woodside pupils join forces with Police Scotland for road safety campaign
30 April 2019
Pupils at Woodside School have joined forces with Police Scotland to highlight to drivers the potential impact of speeding near their schools. The youngsters have become Junior Road Safety Officers…
New bear project to get youngsters into gardening
30 April 2019
A new project has been launched based on the tale of Craster the bear trying to get his honey in a bid to encourage youngsters to get into gardening. Primary schools in the city can apply to get a…
Aberdeen surgeon to be commemorated
30 April 2019
A pioneering Aberdeen medic is to be honoured with a commemorative plaque on Union Street. Sir Alexander Ogston (1844-1929), a Professor of Surgery, lived at the site of number 252. In 1881,…
Aberdeen to expand hydrogen plans
28 April 2019
Aberdeen is to develop plans to become a global “Hydrogen Hub” – a centre of excellence for the revolutionary green technology. Last year the number of hydrogen…
Preparing for climate change: action plan to be drawn up
26 April 2019
A draft framework for dealing with the impact of climate change on Aberdeen is to go out for public consultation. “Aberdeen Adapts” aims to improve the city’s resilience…
Contractor selected for Union Terrace Gardens
25 April 2019
The transformation of Union Terrace Gardens (UTG) is set to start this summer following the selection of a contractor by Aberdeen City Council. The flagship…
Road improvement programme gets green light
25 April 2019
Road and transport works totalling £10.6 million – boosted by £2.5m of additional funding – have been approved for Aberdeen. The 2019/20 programme includes the resurfacing of…
Aberdeen joins international remembrance of workers
25 April 2019
Aberdeen City Council will help mark International Workers' Memorial Day at a series of events. The worldwide awareness day falls on Sunday (April 28) and was introduced as a day of remembrance…
New video tour puts Aberdeen’s hydrogen innovation in the spotlight
24 April 2019
Aberdeen’s role as a global innovation hub for hydrogen technology is being showcased in a new educational video. The online tour of the Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage (ACHES) station…