Construction works for new school buildings, a sports area, and repairs to a historic Grade A listed building are progressing well, an Aberdeen City Council committee heard today.
The Finances and Resources Committee agreed to the update for capital works which included the new Greyhope…
A raft of community organisations including ACVO, start-up support for businesses, and a numeracy project are to benefit from grants approved today.
Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee approved the monies which will be used towards 12 different projects around the city…
Four business including a fashion boutique, a coffee takeaway, a watch retailer, and a restaurant/takeaway have been given a boost thanks to the Council’s Union Street Empty Shops Action Plan.
The businesses have been awarded money from the Union Street Empty Shops Grant…
Jennifer Emmanuel, a former St Machar Academy pupil, scooped the Foundation Apprentice of the Year prize at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards, which were held at P&J Live on Friday 8 March – the first time the event has been held ‘live’ since the pandemic.
The awards, run by Skills…
Members of the public are being invited to submit their views on a draft Common Good Asset register of properties owned by Aberdeen City Council.
Following the 12-week consultation, which opened last month, the register will remain a ‘live’ document, maintained by the Council as part…
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…