News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Brimmond pupils mark the centenary of the Armistice with personalised poppy cascade
05 November 2018
Pupils at Brimmond School are marking this month’s centenary of the First World War Armistice with a moving personal poppy tribute. The primary school pupils are currently working on a…
Compulsory purchase order for Berryden Corridor Improvement Project
04 November 2018
Aberdeen City Council is today informing landowners of a compulsory purchase order for the Berryden Corridor Improvement Project which will work with other major roads projects to help alleviate…
Aberdeen’s greatest war poet commemorated with plaque
02 November 2018
The life and work of Aberdeen’s greatest war poet has been commemorated with a plaque on the building in which he grew up. Aberdeen City Councillor Ryan Houghton, who has seen active duty in…
Restriction for buses and other large vehicles at a major junction beside Aberdeen Royal Infirmary brought forward by 10 days
02 November 2018
A two-week restriction for buses and other large vehicles turning into Forresterhill Road from Ashgrove Road West has had to be brought forward due to the traffic signal refurbishment works being 1.5…
Independent report underlines optimistic outlook for Aberdeen economy
02 November 2018
The first annual report by the independent panel formed to advise on the Aberdeen city region’s economic performance has cited an outlook of “cautious optimism” and highlighted the…
Gunpowder Plot document found in City Archives
01 November 2018
The fifth of November is a night to remember and the Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett was keen to find out if the city’s archives had anything relating to the origins of Guy Fawkes…
Bucksburn pupils get ready for school rebuilding mission in Nepal
31 October 2018
14 Bucksburn Academy pupils are getting ready to take part in a school re-building mission below the mighty mountain peaks of the Himalayas. Departing in June 2019, the group are currently…
How Aberdeen City Council is planning this year’s gritting operations for roads and pavements
31 October 2018
A stockpile of 11,726 tonnes of salt, about 180 staff, half of the city’s roads treated before 7.30am, and new big community salt bins are just some of the ways Aberdeen City Council is…
Lord Provost to lead commemorative events marking centenary of the end of the Great War in Aberdeen
31 October 2018
Several commemorative events are taking place across the city to mark the centenary of the end of the Great War in 1918. Remembrance Sunday will be marked in Aberdeen next weekend as the Lord…
Duthie Park earmarked for Aberdeen City Council’s first outdoor children’s nursery
30 October 2018
One of Scotland’s best-loved parks could become home to Aberdeen City Council’s first outdoor nursery. Proposals are being developed for an innovative pilot project which would use…
Movie theme tunes to be brought to life in Aberdeen’s annual fireworks display
30 October 2018
The votes have been cast and the soundtrack selected as the countdown continues to Aberdeen’s annual fireworks display. Thousands are expected to attend the gathering at the city’s beach…
The Council Gardener - hedges and spring bulbs
26 October 2018
In this vlog, The Council Gardener Danny Shand is helping you with your hedges and speaking about spring bulbs! Below are the actions for successfully growing hedges including the best tools to use…