http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/xar_NewsArchive.asp Latest news items posted to Aberdeen City Council's website. en-us Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:52:00 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_NewhillsRd_100212.asp The C89C Kingswells to Newhills road will be closed between Kingswells Crescent and the C88C Newhills Road on Sunday [12 February] while road repairs are carried out. 10/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Elphinstone_100212.asp Elphinstone Road will be partially closed for up to six weeks from Monday [13 February] during the installation of traffic calming measures (speed cushions). 10/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_StreetWork_100211.asp Aberdeen City Council's Street Work project will hold an alcohol awareness and information session at an under 16s disco today [Friday 10 February] from 6pm to 9pm at Requiem Nightclub, Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen. 10/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_albert_st_repairs__090212.asp Parking will be banned on Albert Street between the Carden Place and Albert Terrace junctions on Sunday [12 February] while Scottish Water ironwork repairs are carried out. 09/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_housing_budget_090212.asp Budget proposals for the 2012/13 Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and the Housing Capital Account were approved by Aberdeen city councillors today [Thursday 09 February]. 09/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_budget_2012_13_090212.asp Aberdeen City Council has approved its revenue budget and capital programme for 2012/13. 09/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_tullos_silver_surfers_080212.asp Pupils at Tullos Primary School have joined forces with the Silver City Surfers to offer lessons in basic digital photography. 08/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_icy_080212.asp The Met Office has issued a 'be aware' severe weather warning for ice in the North-east. 08/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_pieterbrueghel_080212.asp An exhibition that brought together for the first time a small selection of outstanding paintings by Pieter Brueghel the Younger will close on Sunday 19 February at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill. 08/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_alvinstardust_080212.asp Glam rocker Alvin Stardust paid a flying visit to Aberdeen today [Wednesday 08 February] to perform a special one-off show to residents of Loch Court Sheltered Housing complex, Loch Street. 08/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_LittlejohnSt_080212.asp A series of traffic restrictions will be in place for a week from Friday [10 February] while heating ducts are laid in the city. 08/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Whatmatters_080212.asp Community Planning Aberdeen is conducting a survey to determine what really matters to the people of the Granite City. 08/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_dads_work_070212.asp A support group dedicated to dads in Aberdeen is breaking down barriers to offer help, advice and education for fathers as they bid to become better parents. 07/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_NorthfieldAcademyreport_070212.asp A follow-through report has been published on Northfield Academy following a visit from HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE). 07/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_diamond_jubilee_070212.asp Every pub and nightclub in Aberdeen will be allowed to stay open for an extra hour to celebrate the long-weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. 07/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_apprentice_awards_070212.asp Three trainee tradesmen in Aberdeen City Council's building services department have been shortlisted for prizes in the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Apprentice Awards. 07/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_elrick_hill_070212.asp Aberdeen City Council's ranger service is seeking volunteers to help clear the invasive rhododendron growing on Elrick Hill. 07/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_trust_funding_060212.asp Aberdeen City Heritage Trust, a charity established to care for the city's historic built environment, is to receive GBP 750,000 in grant funding, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced today [Monday February 6]. 06/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Florian_060212.asp A team of Aberdeen firefighters is heading to Bulawayo next month [March] to improve the Zimbabwean city's firefighting and rescue capabilities. 06/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_permitteddevelopments_060212.asp Householders have been given more rights to extend their properties without the need for planning permission. 06/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_car_club_030212.asp The Granite City is just weeks away from the launch of its first ever official car club. 03/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_VanGoghtoVettriano_300112.asp Aberdeen Art Gallery's first major exhibition of 2012, From Van Gogh to Vettriano - Hidden Gems from Private Collections opens to the public on Saturday 04 February. 03/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_BonAccCresLane_020212.asp Bon Accord Crescent Lane will be closed for up to a fortnight from Monday [6 February] during British Telecom works. 02/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_creativegrants_030211.asp To help the city achieve its vision of becoming a 'vibrant, creative and ambitious city' Aberdeen City Council is to pilot a grants programme aimed at those involved in the cultural sector. 02/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_carbon_reduction_010212.asp Aberdeen City Council staff are taking part in a new initiative to help colleagues reduce waste and save resources in council buildings across the city. 01/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_car_parks_010212.asp Essential maintenance work will start at two Aberdeen car parks next week. 01/02/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_resurfacing_310112.asp A series of road resurfacing projects are getting under way across Aberdeen as the council spends an extra GBP 1million on fixing the city streets. 31/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_CHP_310112.asp The reach of Aberdeen's Combined Heat and Power (CHP) district heating network is stretching further across the city, slashing fuel bills and carbon dioxide emissions. 31/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_crossingpatrollers_310112.asp Aberdeen City Council is to make a concerted effort to recruit more school crossing patrollers city-wide. 31/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_referendum_vote_310112.asp Details of how to vote online and by phone in the forthcoming referendum for the proposed development of Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens have been confirmed by independent Counting Officer Crawford Langley. 31/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_energyjobs_300112.asp International energy saving business, Mark Group opened a new depot at Murcar Industrial Estate, Aberdeen today [Monday 30 January] and with it announced the creation of 50 new, green, local jobs. 30/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_PitmeddenRd_300112.asp A stretch of the country section of the C55C Pitmedden Road will be closed on Thursday and Friday [2 and 3 February]. 30/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Kincorth_flash_dance_270112.asp A normal lunch break in a school playground was disrupted by a baying mob of zombies as pupils recreated an iconic 1980s music video. 27/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_foodforthought_260112.asp Aberdeen FC Manager Craig Brown unveiled two new healthy vending machines at Oldmachar Academy, on Thursday 26 January 2012, as part of a campaign by British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland to encourage pupils to eat healthier snacks and meals during the school day. 26/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Bulawayo_260112.asp 26/01/12 A charity providing equipment and training to improve fire fighting and rescue capabilities is seeking a GBP 2,000 grant from Aberdeen City Council for work in Bulawayo. 26/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_holocaust_memorial_260112.asp The grandson of an Auschwitz survivor spoke of the atrocities that were carried out as he helped Aberdeen City Council mark Holocaust Memorial Day today [26 January]. 26/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_UTG_250112.asp Aberdeen city councillors have agreed to progress the City Garden Project for Union Terrace Gardens - subject to a 'yes' vote in the public referendum to be held in March. 25/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_hydrogen_250112.asp Aberdeen city councillors have unanimously agreed to support a multi-million pound European project to introduce hydrogen buses in the North-east. 25/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_LDP_250112.asp A blueprint for the future of Aberdeen has been approved by Aberdeen City Council. 25/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_MileEndfollowthrough_250112.asp A follow-through report has been published on Mile End School and Nursery Class following a visit from HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE). 25/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_readingbuswebsite_250112.asp Aberdeen-based reading initiative, The Reading Bus, today [Wednesday, January 25, 2012], celebrated the colourful history of the Granite City, along with pupils from Aberdeen schools, as its newest website, Apardion; A Leopard's Quest, goes live on the birthday of Scotland's best-loved Bard. 25/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_he_achievements_240112.asp The achievements of Aberdeen City Council's Housing and Environment department have been mapped out in a new report by director Pete Leonard. 24/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_PictishWay_240112.asp A new long-distance walking route could be created from Aberdeen to Pitlochry. 24/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_rangers_report_240112.asp Aberdeen City Council's Countryside Ranger Service has played a vital role in reducing wilful fires at popular city beauty spots, its annual report has shown. 24/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_speed_240112.asp 24/01/12 Speed limits in all residential areas of Aberdeen could be reviewed as part of a major study and review of speed limits city-wide. 24/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_cities_outlook_2012_230112.asp A new report has named Aberdeen as one of five cities best placed to aid the UK's economic recovery. 23/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_health_walk_230112.asp Aberdeen City Council's ranger service is inviting local residents to take part in the latest in a series of walks in the city this week. 23/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_AlbertSt_200112.asp Albert Street has now re-opened, following completion of Scottish Water works to repair a burst main. 20/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_publicart_190112.asp Community groups, organisations and charities in Aberdeen have until 5pm on Tuesday 24 January to apply for grants to develop arts projects through the Public Art Community Commission Awards 2012. 20/01/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_wellington_200112.asp 20/01/12 The fast lanes on Wellington Road between Craigshaw Drive and Abbotshall Road will be closed during off-peak hours for the next fortnight while work to replace the central reservation is carried out. 20/01/2012 00:00:00