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Work has started on another new council housing development – the fourth in three months - as part of Aberdeen City Council’s flagship 2,000 new council houses building programme.

 

The…

The UK’s first fuel cell hydrogen waste truck to be put into operation was revealed today in Aberdeen, in a move which continues to accelerate the city’s thriving hydrogen economy.

While typical waste trucks are powered by diesel and petrol, the new waste truck will use green hydrogen…

 

Three S6 pupils at Aberdeen City Music School have been accepted for places at some of the UK’s most prestigious institutions for further music study, it was announced today (Wednesday 16 February).

 

Aberdeen City Council’s Capital Programme Committee has today (9th February) noted progress made on the construction of four primary schools in the city, following a £100 million investment.

Construction of a replacement Primary…

Aberdeen City Council’s Capital Programme Committee today (9th February) welcomed the increase to its funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) provision.

The final two new nurseries, located at Duthie Park and Hazlehead, are due to…

Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crocket has today (Wednesday 9th February) welcomed the acquisition of an historic 17th century manuscript for the city’s archives.

Aberdeen City Council’s archivists have acquired the manuscript which…

 

One of the UK’s leading pianists, Duncan Honeybourne, today (Tuesday 8 February) led a musical workshop for senior music pupils at Lochside Academy in Aberdeen.

 

Duncan especially welcomed the opportunity to spend time with youngsters with additional support…

A public consultation to gather information from residents and visitors to George Street and nearby streets as the first step towards a potential masterplan for the area is under way.

The questionnaire comprises of eight questions, some of which are multiple choice over specific issues…

Aberdeen City Council has today (Tuesday 08 February) launched a city-wide survey on the use and perceptions of Aberdeen’s green and open spaces.

The Council is conducting a physical audit on the quantity and quality of green and open spaces across the city and how well these spaces are…

Five multi-storey buildings in Aberdeen have been added to Scotland’s listed building register:

Gilcomstoun Land;  Gallowgate (Seamount and Porthill Courts);  Castlehill (Marischal and Virginia Courts). 

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) had originally included…

Offers for the sale of two former school sites are to be accepted after the move was agreed at committee today. Aberdeen City Council’s city growth and resources committee approved the move to accept the recommended offers received after extensive marketing exercises for the sites of the former…

Money is to be made available immediately from Aberdeen City Council’s general fund contingency budget to deal with storm damage to trees caused by Storms Arwen, Malik, and Corrie.

The council’s city growth and resources committee…