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A raft of community organisations including ACVO, start-up support for businesses, and a numeracy project are to benefit from grants approved today.
Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee approved the monies which will be used towards 12 different projects around the city…
The city centre, education, and an increased commitment to tackling inequalities were key themes of the annual Budget approved today by Aberdeen City Council.
As part of measures to help combat the cost-of-living crisis, councillors agreed to freeze Council Tax for 2024/25, allocate £1…
Members of the Fairer Aberdeen Board have visited charities over the past week which are tackling poverty and deprivation across the city.
The Fairer Aberdeen Fund for 2023-24 was allocated £1.54m by Aberdeen City Council, which is dispersed by the Fairer Aberdeen Board.
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The benefits of enhanced data-gathering and reporting on care experienced young people through ongoing innovations by the Council’s Children’s Services team and external partners, was highlighted in an annual report approved by councillors today (Tuesday 20 February).
The statutory…
Care experienced children, young people and care leavers are being encouraged to take part in a survey to share their experiences of care and how they feel about their lives as part of International Care Day.
To celebrate the day, which takes place this year on 16th February, events…
Councillors, including Education and Children’s Services convener Councillor Martin Greig and vice-convener, Councillor Jessica Mennie visited the location of Aberdeen’s first Bairns’ Hoose test site yesterday following the city’s successful bid to be a Scottish Government…
Three community projects including a full inclusive outdoor sensory playground for young people with complex needs have received funding worth nearly £400,000.
Camphill School Aberdeen is to receive an award of £250,976 for the adventure playground for children and young people with…
A new heating system which will enable net zero aspirations is to be installed in a city church.
Oldmachar Church of Scotland was awarded a £30,000 grant for an upgraded heating system at Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee.
The small church in the Bridge of Don…
A ceilidh celebrating Burns Night took place on Saturday morning for those in the Northfield community.
The Northfield Community Ceilidh, hosted at Manor Park Primary School, is the first of 3 monthly events happening in Northfield hosted by the Community Learning and Development…
Five libraries are to extend their opening hours, including on Saturdays.
The Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee were updated on progress made on the Future Library Model, which including an interim extension on opening hours at the following libraries from 1st…
People affected by the cost of living crisis can continue to find help keeping warm and fed over the festive period.
Facilities including Warm Spaces and foodbanks will remain open in Aberdeen for anyone to use.
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Christian…
Aberdeen’s Christmas programme will continue on Monday (4 December) with a blessing service for the nativity scene in Union Terrace Gardens.
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, will welcome members of the public and local schools for the service on Monday at 10:30am.…