More care experienced children, young people and care leavers are being encouraged to continue to provide their experiences of care and how they feel about their lives.
The Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection (CELCIS) and Coram Voice ‘Bright Spots’ research…
A group of Canadian energy commentators joined Jonathan Turner, the British Consul from Calgary, in meeting with Council leaders and staff today to learn how Aberdeen puts net zero policies into action.
The delegation included journalists, researchers, and a leading energy podcaster, on a…
Susan Webb, Director of Public Health, at NHS Grampian has been appointed to the post of Vice Chairperson of the Community Planning Aberdeen Board.
The appointment agreed by the Board, followed the announcement by Chief Superintendent Graeme Mackie, Divisional Commander, North East…
‘Growing our workforce for our city’ will be the focus of a two-day employability conference hosted by Aberdeen City Council later this month.
ABZWorks, the council’s Employability Service, has organised the conference aimed at all employers and…
The city centre, education, and an increased commitment to tackling inequalities were key themes of the annual Budget approved today by Aberdeen City Council.
As part of measures to help combat the cost-of-living crisis, councillors agreed to freeze Council Tax for 2024/25, allocate £1…
Aberdeen, UK – 6 March 2024 – The countdown is on for The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025, with just 500 days to go until the city hosts its most significant event in decades.
The Tall Ships Races is the largest free family event in Europe and returns to Aberdeen after 28 years, expecting…
Aberdeen residents want to drive less and at the same time walk, cycle or wheel more, research for a national report out today has found.
This latest Sustrans Walking and Cycling Index shows 23% of residents want to drive less, 50% of residents want to walk or wheel more, and 47% want to…
Artists are being sought to commission a public walking trail consisting of ten locations in Printfield, allowing citizens and visitors to celebrate, learn and be inspired by Denis Law, the legendary Scottish footballer who grew up in the area.
With the costs being met by the UK Shared…
Pupils at St Peter’s Roman Catholic School are taking readers on a magical journey through Old Aberdeen following the launch of their Doric titled book ‘A Unicorn's Guide Tae Aul Aiberdeen’ yesterday (Monday 4 March).
The Primary 7 pupils have been supported by Jackie Ross and Aaron Gale…
Nine pupils from Bucksburn Academy will experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when they take part in a two-week scientific expedition to Greenland later this month.
The pupils, whose ages range from 14 to 16 years old, were selected from over 120 applicants in the school to take…
Heras fencing has gone up in preparation for work starting on the new beach playpark area.
The playpark was given planning permission in December 2023 along with other amenities as part of a beach park and events park with supporting blue badge parking, as part of the City Centre and Beach…
Last year Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) panels were found in around 500 homes in the city’s Balnagask area, including 364 council properties, with 299 occupied by council tenants.
The Council received an independent structural engineers’ report on the presence of RAAC…