News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
City centre improvement scheme: £550,000 for Stage 1
19 June 2018
Aberdeen City Council’s City Growth and Resources Committee today awarded £550,000 for Stage 1 of a city centre improvement scheme. The pavement will be enlarged outside Aberdeen Art…
The Council Gardener - how to get your lawn looking luscious
19 June 2018
Find out in this video how to make your grass grow lush and green, and how to lay turf - https://youtu.be/K-Bvs2RZgB8. Here’s some handy information below of what The Council Gardener is…
Emergency works to Mile End Lane wall today
19 June 2018
Emergency works are taking place today to dismantle a 1.8m granite wall at Mile End Lane which is in danger of falling onto a public road. There is a large crack in the wall, caused by a tree…
Lochside Academy handover marks latest phase of investment in Aberdeen schools
15 June 2018
Construction of the £47million Lochside Academy has been completed as Aberdeen City Council prepares for the first intake of pupils in August. Lochside Academy replaces Kincorth Academy and…
City school pupils showcase their work for a sustainable global future
15 June 2018
Councillor Lesley Dunbar, Vice Convener of Education Operational Delivery, was among the guests at today's (Friday 15 June). Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2018 where she saw eight…
Family fun at Aberdeen’s Highland Games
15 June 2018
A Father’s Day treat is in store as the stage is set for Aberdeen’s Highland Games on Sunday (17June). Final preparations are underway for the popular city gathering, which is now in its…
Cults Cheetahs setting the pace for new charity challenge
15 June 2018
Pupils at Cults School Aberdeen’s will take on a 200 mile challenge next Friday (22 June) and raise money for three charities into the bargain. The schools running club, called the Cults…
Star Awards recognises City Council staff achievements
15 June 2018
Aberdeen City Council has recognised the outstanding achievements of its staff with a series of ‘Star Awards’ at a special ceremony at the Beach Ballroom last night (Thursday 14 June).…
Hanover Street School crowned UK environmental champions!
14 June 2018
The children of the city's Hanover Street School are celebrating today (Thursday 14 June) after being named UK Champions of the Better Energy School Awards. Their project ‘HSS Flying Eco…
Training and support agencies invited to join Aberdeen employability project
14 June 2018
Training providers and support agencies in Aberdeen are being offered the opportunity to join Aberdeen City Council in a £2.2million project aimed at helping city residents into employment.…
Signage going up in preparation of re-opening of Broad Street
14 June 2018
New signs are going up on Upperkirkgate and the Gallowgate this week in preparation of the re-opening of Broad Street following completion of the works at the end of next month. The £3.…
Council announces Year of Young People Creative Funding recipients
14 June 2018
Aberdeen’s Year of Young People Creative Funding recipients were announced and unveiled yesterday at the Lemon Tree arts centre (Wednesday 13 June). The successful applicants for the…