Local groups and organisations in Aberdeen that are committed to offering employability services came together at a networking eorganised by Aberdeen City Council.  

 

Each of the organisations had received…

Aberdeen City Libraries is celebrating the success of its annual reading challenge, which saw more than 800 children read close to 3,000 books over the summer holidays.

 

The Aberdeen Reads initiative was established in 2019…

Three improvement projects that are part of Aberdeen’s Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP) have gained national recognition for their impressive partnership working to help improve people’s lives across the city. 

Details were shared at the…

Community Planning Aberdeen is to become a Volunteer Charter Champion in recognition of the significant role volunteers have in supporting communities and people across the city.

The Volunteer Charter, produced by Volunteer Scotland, is a tool for policy makers, elected members and funders…

Residents across Aberdeen can now apply for a free one-tonne community salt bag to treat icy roads and pavements in their neighbourhood during the winter months.

The applications have been opened earlier than normal this year and, although it has been an unusually warm September, winter is…

A temporary closure of the Beach Boulevard between Links Road and the Esplanade will take place from 6pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 as part of the City Centre and Beachfront Masterplan.

This closure is to allow work to begin on the sites for the new beach park and events field by the main…

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…