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Councillors today welcomed efforts by the Building Standards team to ensure that properties across the city present no risk to the public.
A report for the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee provided assurance in respect of the council’s responsibilities in…
The Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee endorsed a report today on the Community Empowerment Strategy 2023-2026.
Community Empowerment focuses on enabling and building strong personal and community resilience, creating social relationships and building collective…
The North East Local Flood Risk Management Plan which addresses potentially vulnerable areas in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, and Moray Council areas as well as the Cairngorms National Park area for the next six years has been published.
The Plan is part of a strategic approach at a…
The Council’s Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee today agreed a range of measures to tackle gender inequality.
Members considered research by Poverty Alliance and Scottish Women’s Budget Group, which highlighted key findings such as women being more likely to be poor due to lower…
The city’s Child Poverty Action Plan was welcomed today by the council’s Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee.
The plan sets out actions for the next four years across services and promotes greater use of data, the adoption of good practice, and enhanced partnership working.
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SCHOOL STRIKE ACTION – JANUARY 10 AND JANUARY 11
The EIS and NASUWT teaching unions have called two days of strike action in pursuit of their national pay claim, on 10 and 11 January 2023. This is likely to reduce the number of headteachers, depute headteachers, principal teachers, and…
The forthcoming Aberdeen City Council by-election for the Dyce / Bucksburn / Danestone ward will take place on Thursday 23 February 2023, it was announced today (Friday 23 December).
The electronic counting…
Union Terrace Gardens has re-opened today after a £28.3million refurbishment which improves wheelchair access and includes new amenities such as a new play area for children, toilets, and cafes while restoring historic features.
The…
An independent report on the state of Aberdeen city region’s economy published today (Thursday 22 December) highlighted continued diversification, investment in key areas of strength,…
Over the past 12 years, local couple, Charles and Carol Bain have been tirelessly raising money for Alzheimer’s and Dementia research. They were inspired to undertake their fundraising effort after witnessing first hand the devastating impact that the disease has on…
A rich programme of large and small-scale exhibitions for visitors of all ages and many interests in 2023 has been revealed by Aberdeen Art Gallery. The programme includes a celebration of the work of Britain’s best-loved illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake, who celebrated his 90th…
Aberdeen residents can continue to access essential services over the festive period to keep warm and fed.
With the cost of energy rising and growing fuel bills contributing to the cost of living, buildings across the city have opened their doors to welcome individuals, families,…