News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Excellence in food safety recognised in Aberdeen
11 July 2018
A city hotel has become the latest recipient of an Eat Safe Award recognising excellence in food hygiene and food safety management. Malmaison has been presented with its award after impressing…
Name announced for Aberdeen’s new £333million event venue
09 July 2018
The name for Aberdeen’s new £333 million conference, exhibition and entertainment venue has been revealed. The Event Complex Aberdeen has been selected – with the TECA name to be…
Summer makeover for city centre
09 July 2018
Aberdeen city centre is to be given an extra summer shine with the deep-cleaning of pavements and the repainting of street furniture. Specialist contractors will spend the next fortnight power-…
Nearly 1,000 people attend Piper Alpha Memorial
07 July 2018
Nearly 1,000 people attended an Act Of Remembrance for the 167 men who died in the Piper Alpha tragedy. The service to mark the 30th anniversary of the tragedy was led by Reverend Gordon Craig,…
Piper Alpha – 30 years on - All welcome to attend Act of Remembrance
06 July 2018
The final preparations have been put in place in the Piper Alpha Memorial Garden in Aberdeen’s Hazlehead Park ahead of a special service, which will take place at 7pm today (Friday 6 July) to…
Advice session next week on Creative Funding applications
06 July 2018
Call out to all creatives: the deadline for Creative Funding 2018/19 is fast approaching and we are offering an Advice Session at The W OR M, 21 Castle Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5BQ, on Tuesday 10 July…
Torry Academy to live on in unique commemorative sculpture
06 July 2018
As Torry Academy prepares to close its doors for the last time, a permanent memento in the shape of a unique artwork will ensure that the school lives on in the local community. Both Torry and…
Major milestone as £13m Aberdeen council house development is completed
05 July 2018
A 99-home development of council houses has been completed as part of Aberdeen City Council’s programme of investment in new homes. The £13million site at Smithfield features 42 three…
Play your part in this year's electoral canvass
05 July 2018
Canvass forms for 2018 will be arriving in households across Grampian from this week. Making sure your details are correct on the electoral register is vital if you are to vote in any local or…
Summer of investment continues with completion of second new city school
04 July 2018
The £13million Stoneywood School has been handed over to Aberdeen City Council by contractors as final preparations begin for the arrival of the first pupils. The milestone comes just weeks…
Showcase event strengthens citizen support
03 July 2018
Charities and support services from across Aberdeen will come together this week in a special event aimed at building links and knowledge of support services available across the city. The…
New Farmers' Market and Street Festival
02 July 2018
An event backed by Aberdeen City Council will bring together traders, the third sector and street musicians for a celebration of green living. The George Street Farmers’ Market and…