News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
City Council makes commitment to young carers
13 September 2018
Members of Aberdeen City Council’s Strategic Commissioning Committee have today (Thursday 13 September) committed more than half a million pounds to commission a Young Carers Service and set up…
Cleaning contract could return to city council team
13 September 2018
The cleaning of multi-storey communal areas, which is currently carried out by a private contractor, could soon be undertaken by Aberdeen City Council’s in-house Facilities Management team.…
Community Festive Fund Launched for 2018
13 September 2018
Applications are being invited for Aberdeen City Council's Community Festive Fund 2018. The Community Festive Fund, which was established to encourage organisations and groups to come together…
Plaque dedicated to Aung San Suu Kyi to be removed
10 September 2018
A plaque which was erected to honour Aung San Suu Kyi is set to be removed following agreement by Aberdeen City Council today (Monday 10 September). The motion was put forward by the Lord Provost of…
Aberdeen City Council to phase out all single use plastics
10 September 2018
Members of Aberdeen City Council today (Monday 10 September) agreed to commit to going further than the Final Straw campaign, by phasing out the use of all single use plastics in Council-owned…
City Council confirms its commitment to covenant
10 September 2018
Members of Aberdeen City Council have today (Monday 10 September) renewed their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, by agreeing to refresh the document, which is based on the premise that those…
Industry giants sign up to city jobs fair
10 September 2018
Jobseekers will have access to hundreds of vacancies at the Progress Through Positive Partnerships jobs fair later this month. A wide range of sectors are taking part in this year’s event,…
In Town Without My Car Day - Road Closures
10 September 2018
10 September 2018 Road closures for In Town Without My Car Day Aberdeen City Council reminds those travelling to in Town Without My Car Day of the temporary road closures and waiting restrictions…
Options unveiled for potential new transport links for the harbour extension
07 September 2018
Plans were today unveiled for the potential transport options which could serve the new Aberdeen South Harbour development. The 11 options are being considered as part of a study to examine…
Parking restrictions approved to help stop obstructive parking in the Powis area
06 September 2018
Parking restrictions for the Powis area were approved at committee today (Thursday 6 September) to stop vehicles from parking near junctions, parking partially on a pavement, or causing access issues…
Hydrogen: A business opportunity for Aberdeen
06 September 2018
Aberdeen City Council as part of the Interreg North Sea Region Hydrogen Transport Economy (HyTrEc) 2 Project, are co-hosting a one-day Hydrogen conference with Opportunity North East, Scottish…
Alive@5 scheme approved
06 September 2018
An £80,000 project to help to attract people into the city centre in evenings was approved by members of the operational resources committee today. The Alive@5 scheme will have a six-month…