News Archive
As Christmas approaches, individuals, families and communities are continuing to stay warm, share space and facilities thanks to benefit from Aberdeen City Council’s Warm Spaces initiative.
The initiative which began in November 2022 now sees over 30 heated buildings across the city…
This evening (Monday 25 November) will see a march through Aberdeen city centre to raise awareness of the issue of violence against women.
The Reclaim the Night march, organised by Aberdeen Women’s Alliance, is just one of many such women-only marches taking place…
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…
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…
The finalists for the People’s Champion 2024 category of Aberdeen City Council’s annual Star Awards have been announced.
The nominees are: Barbara Wright; Karen Bray; and Richard Ingram, Paddy Glenister and Jonny Cabrelli.
…A new scheme which will strengthen Aberdeen’s network of community councils and provide them with a greater role in the city’s governance was approved today (Wednesday 17 April).
The scheme, which was approved by Full Council following public consultation and will commence in August 2024…
As part of a series of planned visits, members of the Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee visited Aberdeen Cyrenians last week (31 January) to hear from staff and volunteers.
Aberdeen Cyrenians is a local charity and social care provider, supporting some of the most vulnerable people in…
Aberdeen City Council Co-leader, Christian Allard has welcomed the cross-party support of fellow councillors and staff for a potentially life-saving project which enables them to assist people suffering from the ill-effects of a drugs overdose. …
An international campaign which calls for the elimination of violence against women and children will be supported by highlighting the issue via a social media campaign and several online and in-person events in Aberdeen.
The 16 Days of Action campaign runs from Saturday 25 November (…
Communities in Aberdeen are to be encouraged to find ways to manage disruptive events like severe weather and power outages.
The Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee received an update today on arrangements currently in place, which formed part of the city’s…
Councillors were this week updated on the authority’s work to support Aberdeen’s young people into employment with the Council.
The Staff Governance Committee heard about progress…
Aberdeen City Council is to explore potential action it can take to support the provisions of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Full Council yesterday unanimously backed a Notice of Motion from Councillor Nurul Hoque Ali noting that as a public body the Council should not only be…