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In response to the Prime Minister’s announcement that Great British Energy will be based in Aberdeen Joint statement from Aberdeen City Council Co-Leaders, Councillors Ian Yuill and Christian Allard: “We are delighted that GB Energy is going to be based in Aberdeen. As the energy capital of…

A planning application for a £15million urban park in Queen Street has been made by Aberdeen City Council.

The park would be a key element in the redevelopment of Queen Street, which is part of the Council’s City Centre and Beach Masterplan to transform Aberdeen.

It would include…

Aberdeen’s city centre is to transform into a brick-filled dinosaur adventure this October.  

A record-breaking response to the city’s Community Council elections has been hailed as great news for local democracy.

Applications earlier this month to become community councillors have resulted in an uncontested election on 16 September and 26 out of a possible 30…

Families across Aberdeen are to benefit from an additional winter clothing payment.  

Anyone already receiving the school clothing grant in 2024/25 will automatically receive an additional £30 payment by the end of the month.  

Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor…

Construction of a new Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC), which will provide a range of reuse and recycling facilities in Bridge of Don, has begun.

The facility will replace the existing HWRC at Bridge of Don, providing more space, an improved layout and facilities to accept a…

Councillors today (Tuesday 17 September) approved a plan aimed at helping improve the life chances of people in Aberdeen of all ages through learning, personal development and active citizenship.

The interim Community Learning and Development Plan 2024-25, submitted to the Education and…

A new School Age Childcare (SAC) Policy, in recognition of the increased need for wraparound care once children start primary school, has been approved by Aberdeen City Council today (Tuesday 17 September 2024).

Following the national implementation of Early Learning and Childcare…

Councillors today (Tuesday 17 September) voted for even more opportunities for Aberdeen’s budding young musicians to benefit from free tuition and live performance.

The decision taken at the Education and Children’s Services committee followed discussion…

Pupils from two Aberdeen primary schools, today joined forces with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) at an interactive workshop and performance at The Lemon Tree.

With the aim of showing that music is for all, the RSNO have partnered with Aberdeen City Music Service to provide…

Aberdeen City Council as part of its commitment to help people living in the city to access opportunities to aid their mental, physical and social wellbeing has organised the ‘I’m Fine festival, next month (October 2024).

The FREE to attend festival opens on Monday 7 October and closes on…

Renowned wildlife cameraman and photographer Raymond Besant will visit Aberdeen Art Gallery later this month as part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition programme.

Raymond will take to the stage at the Cowdray Hall on Saturday 28 September at 2pm for a talk which sees him…