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Families across Aberdeen are being encouraged to find out what financial support they could be eligible to receive.
The Support for Families information leaflet has been produced by the Financial Inclusion Team for families who are on a low income and have children currently…
Aberdeen’s Christmas lights are to be switched on this Sunday (19 November) with a festive-themed parade.
Aberdeen Lord Provost, Dr David…
Aberdeen’s countdown to Christmas begins next week as festive celebrations return to the city.
Aberdeen City Council, in partnership with John Codona’s Pleasure Fairs and Aberdeen Inspired, will officially launch the festive season on Thursday 16 November with the opening of the…
A new £1million playpark which will be designed to cater for all ages of youngsters is to be built in Hazlehead Park.
The massive new structure will be located at the site of the current playpark and will include works to the surrounding areas including drainage.
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Work started today on a new Cruyff Court – an outdoor community sports facility – in Aberdeen.
Local contractor, Hunter Construction Limited, was appointed as the main contractor last month for the court, which will be built in Tillydrone and is expected to be completed in Spring…
Aberdeen City Council is to host a special event that will bring together the city’s kinship carers and give them the opportunity to meet with representatives from over 20 organisations which can help them. Children are welcome at the event.…
Aberdeen will sparkle this festive season as Christmas celebrations return to the city again later this year.
Residents and visitors alike will be pleased to see traditional favourites in the festive events line-up including the Christmas Lights Switch-on Parade, Aberdeen Christmas…
Aberdeen City Council is celebrating success in two categories at the Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards, which highlight the important role the Council’s venues and events play in the region’s tourism and culture offering.
The ninth edition of the awards, which recognise and reward…
The Council is consulting on the closure of Bucksburn Swimming Pool.
The aim is to understand the impact on the community and in particular, any impacts related to protected characteristics.
More information and to take part in the consultation can be found via…
The Council is consulting on the closure of Cornhill, Cults, Ferryhill, Kaimhill, Northfield and Woodside libraries.
The aim is to understand the impact on the community and in particular, any impacts related to protected characteristics.
More information and to take…
SCHOOL STRIKE ACTION – 26, 27 AND 28 SEPTEMBER
The GMB and Unison Trade Unions have called three days of industrial strike action from 26th to 28th September 2023. This is likely to reduce the number of ELC staff, office staff, support staff, cleaners, janitors and catering staff…
A range of proposals for tackling poverty in Aberdeen have been brought forward – including bidding for a share of a £1.8 million fund to tackle food insecurity.
The council’s Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee today welcomed a report from external advisers outlining…