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The fifty-ninth Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is now open at Aberdeen Art Gallery. On loan from the Natural History Museum in London, the world-renowned exhibition features exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour,…

From 1 September, household garden waste will be accepted for free in one bin per household and will not require a permit. Permits will be required for a second or third bin, at an annual cost of £30 per bin.

Residents who do not have garden waste should keep their brown bin for recycling…

The results of the United Kingdom General Election, held on Thursday 4 July 2024, for the Aberdeen South constituency are:

Votes cast for the Aberdeen South constituency were as follows:  

The results of the United Kingdom General Election, held on Thursday 4 July 2024, for the Aberdeen North constituency are:

Votes cast for the Aberdeen North constituency were as follows:  

£250,000 for food provision and £50,000 for fuel vouchers is to be provided as part of a range of actions to help citizens facing poverty and inequality over the next year.

The actions, which value £1million, will be allocated in two stages, with over £530,000 being distributed now and the…

Aberdeen City Council is to engage with residents about the future of council homes affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

Key stakeholders include residents living in RAAC affected homes, residents who have recently moved from RAAC affected homes, the local community…

A plan outlining how Aberdeen’s youngest pupils and their families will continue to benefit from the expanded delivery of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) was approved today (Tuesday 2 July).

The Education and Children’s Services committee agreed the plan which covers 2024-2026 and which…

A new approach is to be taken to support families facing complex challenges in Aberdeen.

Aberdeen City Council’s Education and Children’s Services committee today (Tuesday 2 July 2024) approved the Family Support Model plan, which aims to empower residents, building trust and consistent…

A new community initiative driven by Sodexo’s Aberdeen-based Energy & Resources team and HMP Addiewell in West Lothian has seen 26 refurbished bikes donated to pupils at Northfield Academy.

Working alongside its local charity partner, Abernecessities and HMP Addlewell in West…

Over 90 new probationary teachers, who will take up teaching positions in schools across Aberdeen from August 2024, on the Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS), have received a warm welcome from Aberdeen City Council’s Education and Children’s Services team.   

There was a Transatlantic feel as volunteers and community groups took part in a massive 24-hour-long Midsummer litter pick across the city filling hundreds of black bags - and a new group taking part in Aberdeen, USA.

The Glitterpick event – with the aim of making the city more…

Progress on a series of innovative programmes to help support the health and wellbeing of council staff and their families were welcomed by councillors today (Monday 24 June).

The Staff Governance committee was updated on the Developing the Young Workforce programme, Employee Mental Health…