The Council’s Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee today agreed a range of measures to tackle gender inequality.

Members considered research by Poverty Alliance and Scottish Women’s Budget Group, which highlighted key findings such as women being more likely to be poor due to lower…

The city’s Child Poverty Action Plan was welcomed today by the council’s Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee.

The plan sets out actions for the next four years across services and promotes greater use of data, the adoption of good practice, and enhanced partnership working.

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SCHOOL STRIKE ACTION – JANUARY 10 AND JANUARY 11

The EIS and NASUWT teaching unions have called two days of strike action in pursuit of their national pay claim, on 10 and 11 January 2023. This is likely to reduce the number of headteachers, depute headteachers, principal teachers, and…

The forthcoming Aberdeen City Council by-election for the Dyce / Bucksburn / Danestone ward will take place on Thursday 23 February 2023, it was announced today (Friday 23 December).

The electronic counting…

Union Terrace Gardens has re-opened today after a £28.3million refurbishment which improves wheelchair access and includes new amenities such as a new play area for children, toilets, and cafes while restoring historic features.

The…

An independent report on the state of Aberdeen city region’s economy published today (Thursday 22 December) highlighted continued diversification, investment in key areas of strength,…

Over the past 12 years, local couple, Charles and Carol Bain have been tirelessly raising money for Alzheimer’s and Dementia research.  They were inspired to undertake their fundraising effort after witnessing first hand the devastating impact that the disease has on…

A rich programme of large and small-scale exhibitions for visitors of all ages and many interests in 2023 has been revealed by Aberdeen Art Gallery. The programme includes a celebration of the work of Britain’s best-loved illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake, who celebrated his 90th…

Aberdeen residents can continue to access essential services over the festive period to keep warm and fed. 

With the cost of energy rising and growing fuel bills contributing to the cost of living, buildings across the city have opened their doors to welcome individuals, families,…

Global real estate advisor CBRE is to relocate its Aberdeen team to a new prime office in prestigious Marischal Square creating a new hub for the firm in the North-east of Scotland.

The successes of young people who completed a Kickstart internship programme with Aberdeen City Council have been marked during a special recognition ceremony. 

The UK Government’s Kickstart scheme was designed to support young people at risk of long-term unemployment…

A group of three young people addressed Councillors in this week’s full council meeting to speak about their involvement in the city centre masterplan. 

The young people came from a group of thirteen who worked with professional theatre practitioners and visual artists during the…