http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/xar_NewsArchive.asp Latest news items posted to Aberdeen City Council's website. en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 21:12:00 GMT Copyright: (C) Aberdeen City Council, http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/web/templates/acc_2col_files/acc-logo.gif http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/xar_NewsArchive.asp http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Zenith_240513.asp Motorcyclists across Grampian are invited to test their skills at a track event hosted by motorcycle safety campaign Operation Zenith. 24/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_CoveRd_230513.asp The fifth and final phase of road works during the installation of a water main and foul water pumping main for a new housing development at Cairnrobin gets underway on Monday [27 May]. 23/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_wellbeing_230513.asp A free event to highlight services for older people will go ahead in Aberdeen next week. 23/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_HolburnSt_230513.asp There will be a one-way system on Holburn Street between the Holburn roundabount and Nellfield Place on Sunday [26 May] morning while Scottish Water carries out manhole repair works. 23/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_HydrogenStrategyLaunch_220513.asp Aberdeen's plans to create a hydrogen economy in the Granite City, securing its place as a centre of excellence in hydrogen technologies were unveiled this morning. 22/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_GtNorthernRd_220513.asp The extent of traffic restrictions required during resurfacing work being carried on Great Northern Road has been reassessed. 22/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_AbbotswellRd_220513.asp A one-way system will be in place on part of Abbotswell Road for up to a week from Monday [27 May] while drainage installation work is carried out. 22/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_AllEnergy_210513.asp The UK's largest renewable energy event takes place at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre this week. 21/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_AllEnergyTraffic_210513.asp More than 8,000 visitors are expected to arrive in the city this week to take part in the All-Energy event at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. 21/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_TescoALDP_210513.asp Aberdeen City Council has welcomed news that supermarket chain Tesco has decided to drop its legal challenge to the Aberdeen Local Development Plan. 21/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_contractorappointed_210513.asp THE CORE Aberdeen, the city's largest energy efficient low carbon business park, has appointed Kier Construction, one of the UK's leading construction companies, as its infrastructure contractor. 21/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_PPP_200513.asp Businesses looking to improve their tendering skills are invited to sign up for the Positive Procurement Programme's new training workshops. 20/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Broadband_170513.asp Residents and businesses across Aberdeen are being urged to give their views on the provision of ultrafast broadband. 17/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_idaho_170513.asp Aberdeen City Council has marked International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) by flying the Rainbow Flag above the Town House. 17/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_mini_beasts_160513.asp Aberdeen City Council's Countryside Rangers team is inviting people to catch a glimpse of the tiny creatures at Donmouth Local Nature Reserve. 16/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_socialcareschemes_160513.asp Investment in vital social care projects totalling more than GBP 22million has been approved by Aberdeen City Council. 16/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_GreatNorthernRd_160513.asp 16/05/13 Resurfacing work is to be carried out on Great Northern Road for up to five days from Monday [20 May], as part of the council's GBP 2million carriageway resurfacing programme. 16/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_AllEnergy_150513.asp Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) is pleased to welcome the 2013 All-Energy Exhibition & Conference next week (22 and 23 May). 15/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_hazlehead_litter_150513.asp Aberdeen City Council, the Friends of Hazlehead and local school children will team up tomorrow [Thursday 16 May] for a litter blitz of the Hazlehead area. 15/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_freedanceclasses_150513.asp A first in a series of free dance classes for young people in Aberdeen get under way at 7pm on Wednesday 15 May at Tullos Community Centre, Girdleness Road. 15/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_DyceDrive_150513.asp Roadworks are being carried out in the Dyce area to cater for major business developments in the area. 15/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_BakerHughes10K_150513.asp A series of traffic restrictions will be in place around the Aberdeen beach area this weekend for the Baker Hughes 10K, which takes place on Sunday [19 May]. They are as follows: 15/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_earlyyearstraining_140513.asp Following the launch of Aberdeen's Early Years Change Fund in January [2013], the City Council is offering an innovative series of training events aimed at anyone involved with children. 14/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_allocation_policy_140513.asp Aberdeen City Council's Housing and Environment Committee today [Tuesday 14 May] approved changes to the Council's housing allocation policy. 14/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_middlefield_regen_140513.asp Councillors today [Tuesday 14 May] approved the next stage of plans to regenerate the Middlefield area of Aberdeen. 14/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_heat_power_140513.asp Aberdeen City Council is to extend its award-winning energy efficient heat and power network to cover 388 additional properties in the Cornhill area of the city. 14/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_by_election_080513.asp The date of the Aberdeen Donside by-election has been confirmed by the Scottish Parliament as Thursday, 20 June. 14/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_tillydrone_regen_140513.asp Proposals for the regeneration of Aberdeen's Tillydrone area were mapped out in a report before today's [Tuesday 14 May] Housing and Environment Committee. 14/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_greenbraeCyclePath_130513.asp A series of new paths aimed at improving pedestrian and cycling access in an Aberdeen suburb has been officially opened. 13/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_InversneckyPlans_100513.asp Plans to create a pavement caf on Aberdeen's beachfront are to be considered by councillors. 10/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_church_service_100513.asp Representatives from different religions will come together for the first inter-faith Aberdeen councillors' service at the Kirk of St Nicholas on Sunday 12 May. 10/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_DyceDrive_100513.asp A one-way system will be in place on a section of Dyce Drive at weekends and on week day evenings from Friday, 17 May, during sewer installation works for the D2 business park. 10/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_trafficlights_100513.asp 10/05/13 Three-way temporary traffic lights will be in use at the junction of Great Western Road, St John's Terrace and Morningside Road from 9.30am until 3.30pm on Monday [13 May] while Scottish Water carries out manhole repair works. 10/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_AberdeenArtists090513.asp The Aberdeen Artists Society's prestigious exhibition will open on Saturday 11 May at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill. 09/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_bookawards090513.asp The winner of a children's book award voted for by pupils from across the North-east of Scotland has been revealed at an award ceremony in Aberdeen. 09/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_WestburnRd_090513.asp A one-way system will be in place on a stretch of Westburn Road on Sunday [12 May] during Scottish Water sewer repair works. 09/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_hazlehead_walk_090513.asp Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Rob Rowe will lead a guided walk around the woodlands at Hazlehead Park on Saturday [11 May]. 09/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_consultationmeetings_070513.asp The latest in a series of public consultation meetings by Aberdeen City Council on its proposal to amalgamate Kincorth and Torry Academies and establish a new secondary school on a site at Bobby Calder Park will take place tomorrow [Wednesday 08 May]. 07/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_illustratedtalk_070513.asp A free illustrated talk about the plaques which commemorate those associated with the arts and literature in Aberdeen will take place at 12.30pm on Wednesday 08 May at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Shiprow. 07/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_culturebid_030513.asp Aberdeen has formally submitted its bid to be UK City of Culture in 2017. The team behind the bid believe they've made a compelling case. 03/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_bestbarnone_030513.asp A national award scheme aimed at promoting responsible management and operation of licensed premises is returning to Aberdeen for 2013. 03/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_broadband_030513.asp Thousands of homes and businesses across Aberdeen are being asked for their views on the provision of ultrafast broadband. 03/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_starawards_030513.asp Aberdeen City Council has marked the excellence of its staff with a string of 'Star Awards', which were handed to the winners at a special event at the Beach Ballroom. 03/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_MUSICtransition_030513.asp A vision for a more sustainable Aberdeen through energy transition is to be unveiled tomorrow [Friday, 03 May]. 03/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_reenactment_030513.asp A maritime tragedy which had a huge impact on Aberdeen and galvanised public opinion to seek a lighthouse will take place on Saturday 04 May at the Tolbooth Museum, Castle Street, Aberdeen. 03/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_MayParadeTraffic_030513.asp A May Day parade organised by the Aberdeen Trades Union Council will be held in the city centre tomorrow [Saturday] morning. 03/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Bondhelicopters_020513.asp Bond Offshore Helicopters Ltd (Bond), one of the UK's leading providers of energy support services, played host recently to a group of pupils from local secondary school Northfield Academy. 02/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_RNLIfunday_020513.asp A great time is on offer for all the family at the RNLI [Royal National Lifeboat Institution] fun day on Sunday 05 May at the Duthie Park, Aberdeen. 02/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_dolphin_watch_020513.asp Aberdeen City Council has teamed up with RSPB Scotland as the wildlife charity's popular Dolphinwatch project comes to the city. 02/05/2013 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_GameOn_010513.asp Aberdeen pupils are being urged to showcase their artistic talents to the world by creating Games-inspired artwork for the Athletes' Village at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. 01/05/2013 00:00:00