News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Aberdeen in Bloom garden competition winners announced
26 September 2018
From fine-looking flowers to gorgeous greenery, these are the beautiful winners of this year’s Aberdeen in Bloom annual garden competition. The competition rewards and showcases residents and…
Community group welcomes transfer of former Council depot
25 September 2018
A former council depot is being transferred to an Aberdeen community support group looking to expand its activities. Aberdeen City Council’s City Growth and Resources…
The Council Gardener - mulching and composting to get your garden ready for next year
24 September 2018
This month's The Council Gardener vlog is about two things which will help your garden grow better - mulching and composting. Below we have helpful hints and information from the vlog. Remember…
Fantastic opportunity to hear about 100s of jobs
23 September 2018
Job hunters will have access to hundreds of vacancies at the Progress Through Positive Partnerships jobs fair in Aberdeen’s Town House this week. Job opportunities from a wide range of sectors…
Push for new homes as City Centre Masterplan enters Phase 2
20 September 2018
Proposals are to be explored for a transformational residential development in the heart of Aberdeen as part of the next stage of the City Centre Masterplan. Aberdeen City Council has…
Council to consider “Creative City” plans
19 September 2018
Detailed plans for a UNESCO Creative Cities designation bid are to be drawn up by Aberdeen City Council. In March the Council set aside £250,000 to support a potential application, which would…
New housing strategy to meet Aberdeen residents’ needs
18 September 2018
Priorities and actions on housing supply, homelessness, housing support and fuel poverty have been mapped out for Aberdeen. The Aberdeen City Local Housing Strategy 2018-2023 was…
Free car parking trial for Aberdeen city centre
18 September 2018
Parking is to be made free after 5pm in parts of Aberdeen city centre for a trial period. The City Growth and Resources Committee today agreed to support the “Alive @ 5” …
Council retains Investors in People Gold accreditation
17 September 2018
Aberdeen City Council has retained its Investors in People Gold accreditation in People and Organisation, an industry mark of excellence. Investors in People (IIP) is a nationally recognised…
Food-growing programme serves up success
17 September 2018
Communities across Aberdeen have been enjoying the fresh taste of success thanks to a pioneering food growing programme. In March 2017, Aberdeen City Council allocated £145,000 to develop…
Playpark refurbishments top 100 – and there’s more to come next year
17 September 2018
A total of 14 playparks around Aberdeen are to be refurbished to a tune of £500,000 in the next financial year as part of a rolling programme to revamp scores of playparks around the city.…
In Town Without My Car Day Event Cancelled
16 September 2018
Please be advised that we have taken the decision to cancel In Town Without My Car Day in the interests of public safety.Due to the content of the event which includes inflatables, temporary…