A new community initiative driven by Sodexo’s Aberdeen-based Energy & Resources team and HMP Addiewell in West Lothian has seen 26 refurbished bikes donated to pupils at Northfield Academy.
Working alongside its local charity partner, Abernecessities and HMP Addlewell in West…
Over 90 new probationary teachers, who will take up teaching positions in schools across Aberdeen from August 2024, on the Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS), have received a warm welcome from Aberdeen City Council’s Education and Children’s Services team.
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There was a Transatlantic feel as volunteers and community groups took part in a massive 24-hour-long Midsummer litter pick across the city filling hundreds of black bags - and a new group taking part in Aberdeen, USA.
The Glitterpick event – with the aim of making the city more…
Progress on a series of innovative programmes to help support the health and wellbeing of council staff and their families were welcomed by councillors today (Monday 24 June).
The Staff Governance committee was updated on the Developing the Young Workforce programme, Employee Mental Health…
The North East Scotland Pension Fund’s unaudited Annual Accounts for the financial year 2023/24 are now available for inspection until 12 July 2024.
The Accounts provide information which can help members of the public assess how the Pension Fund has performed during the year and…
More than 1,000 serving military personnel, veterans, reservists and cadet and youth organisations are set to parade through the city centre to mark Armed Forces Day this month.
Residents and visitors alike are invited to watch the 2024 parade on Saturday 29 June, which will also…
With two weeks left until voters go to the polls on 4 July, the Returning Officer is reminding voters in Aberdeen to get ready to vote in the United Kingdom General Election.
Polling places will be open for voting from 7am until 10pm and voters are reminded that, in order to vote in person…
Communities and charities are set to benefit from a share of £1million being allocated to support with the cost-of-living.
The Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee agreed the proposed allocations, which will be considered for approval by Full Council on 3 July.
The £…
The Scottish Women’s Budget Group (SWBG) has been chosen by the Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee to work with community representatives – to advise the Council on what’s needed to tackle gender inequality in Aberdeen using a Citizen’s Assembly type approach.
SWBG will…
A roads service budget of £10.684million was today agreed at committee for Aberdeen’s roads to cover road and pavement repairs, safe routes to schools, lighting improvements, repairs to bridges, and flooding and coastal protection.
Aberdeen City Council’s Net Zero, Environment, and…
Enforcement of a ban on pavement parking in Aberdeen is to start on 1 July 2024 after agreement at a council committee today.
The move by the Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee will ensure the safety of people in wheelchairs, people with pushchairs or buggies, or those with…
A consultation is to be held on the potential of hundreds more streets across Aberdeen becoming safer with the expansion of a 20mph speed limit into built-up areas.
The Council’s Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee today approved the move after a report to members…