News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
Aberdeen Highland Games
12 June 2018
Thousands to gather for Aberdeen’s Highland Games Large crowds will flock to Hazlehead Park on Sunday (17 June 2018) for Aberdeen’s Highland Games. This year’s gathering, the…
Union Terrace Gardens: vision to be shared
12 June 2018
Aberdeen City Council is preparing to go out to tender for work to regenerate Union Terrace Gardens (UTG). The flagship City Centre Masterplan project aims to transform the Victorian gardens…
AWPR 'GoNorthEast' campaign launched in run-up to completion
11 June 2018
Plans for how the North East will celebrate the opening of the most eagerly anticipated Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project have been announced today by the…
Aberdeen City Council bids to become a 5G trailblazer in £200m project
11 June 2018
Aberdeen City Council is bidding to play a leading role in the UK-wide roll-out of 5G connectivity. An application to the UK Government’s 5G Urban Connected Communities project will be lodged…
Union Bridge structure granted consent
08 June 2018
Listed Building Consent has been granted for a permanent safety structure on Union Bridge in Aberdeen’s city centre. Temporary fencing has been in place in front of the bridge parapet on Union…
Extension of contract offers career opportunities for council staff
07 June 2018
An extension to an existing contact, which will see new apprenticeships and training opportunities for Aberdeen City Council staff, has received the backing of councillors today (Thursday 07 June).…
Ferryhill School wins School of the Year at NSPCC Childhood Champion Awards
07 June 2018
Ferryhill Primary School in Aberdeen City have been awarded the School of the Year at the NSPCC Childhood Champion Awards. The awards, which launched in 2016 and runs every two years recognises the…
Business case for city centre scheme approved
07 June 2018
A plan to create new public space in Aberdeen city centre has taken another step forward after the business case was approved by Aberdeen City Council's Strategic Commissioning Committee.…
Hanover Street School pupils scoop prestigious environmental award
07 June 2018
The children of Hanover Street School are celebrating today (Thursday 7 June) after being named Scottish Champions of the Better Energy School Awards. Their project ‘HSS Flying Eco…
Pre-school youngsters get pedaling with new play initiative
06 June 2018
Aberdeen City Council is expanding its Play on Pedals programme initiative across the city to help pre-school youngsters learn to ride a bike it was announced today (Wednesday 6 June 2018). The…
Big Noise Torry hits a high note at third birthday celebrations
06 June 2018
Big Noise Torry celebrated a special third birthday celebration with more than 100 children performing two concerts in Torry Academy on Monday 4 June and yesterday (Tuesday 5 June).…
Seal of approval for refurbished St Fittick’s Skate Park
01 June 2018
Local youngsters gave their seal of approval as a £55,500 refurbishment of a popular city facility was marked with a special session. Aberdeen City Council has completed a revamp at St Fittick…