News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Tribute to Jim Wyness former Lord Provost of Aberdeen
02 July 2018
Aberdeen City Council has express its condolences to the family of Jim Wyness following the death of the former Lord Provost. The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett said: "Jim was a…
New book by Piper Alpha survivor to feature in Central Library talk event
02 July 2018
Aberdeen City Libraries will mark the commemorations of the Piper Alpha disaster with a unique, personal account from one of the 61 survivors, Night Room Control Operator, Geoff Bollands. The talk…
Eyes Open approach encouraged to protect children from risk
02 July 2018
Everyone in Aberdeen City should keep their Eyes Open for children at risk during the school holidays. In the week that Aberdeen City’s schools sound the end of term bell, Child Protection…
Handrails replaced at Aberdeen beach promenade
02 July 2018
Handrails on steps leading down to Aberdeen beach along the promenade are currently being replaced by Aberdeen City Council as part of a package of works for the area. New steel tubing has been put…
Bids invited for Union Terrace Gardens transformation work
02 July 2018
Contractors have been invited to bid for the job of regenerating the historic Union Terrace Gardens (UTG) in Aberdeen. Aberdeen City Council has issued a contract notice for the flagship City Centre…
Remembering Piper Alpha – 30 years on
29 June 2018
The names of the 167 men who tragically lost their lives in the Piper Alpha disaster will be read aloud at a special memorial service taking place in Aberdeen next week on the 30th anniversary.…
Duthie Park car park to close temporarily for resurfacing
28 June 2018
The Riverside Drive car park at Duthie Park is to close for two days to enable resurfacing work to take place. Motorists visiting the park are reminded there is parking available a short walk away…
Aberdeen Fishing Memorial unveiled
27 June 2018
The eagerly awaited Aberdeen Fishing Memorial, which commemorates the major contribution fishing and fishing folk have made to the city, has been unveiled today (Wednesday 27 June). Located outside…
The Council Gardener - helpful hints for your hanging baskets and sweetpea cones
27 June 2018
The Council Garden - June part 2 In this vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCsNceVtlac, The Council Gardener Danny gives helpful advice about what to grow in your hanging baskets, and how to…
New tutorial supports hydrogen roll-out in Aberdeen
27 June 2018
Aberdeen’s ambitious hydrogen programme is being supported by the launch of a new tutorial for drivers refuelling in the city. The video has been released today (27 June) and is available at…
Residents to help shape plans for Torry community facility
27 June 2018
Local residents are being invited to help shape plans to bring a dis-used Aberdeen City Council building in Torry back to life as a community facility. The latest in a series of meetings to engage…
New route for Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run
27 June 2018
A new route has been confirmed for the 2018 Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run. The closed-road event, which includes a 10k course and the only city centre half marathon in Aberdeen, returns for its…