http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/xar_NewsArchive.asp Latest news items posted to Aberdeen City Council's website. en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 23:22:00 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_fostering_fortnight_160512.asp Aberdeen City Council is celebrating the work of an unsung army of heroes and urging more people to consider becoming foster carers in the city. 16/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Greenbank_160512.asp The resurfacing work on Greenbank Road has now been completed and the road is open. The right-turn ban on exiting Greenwell Road and the southbound lane closure on Wellington Road have been removed. 16/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_newcouncil_160512.asp The new Lord Provost of Aberdeen was installed by the City Council today [Weds 16 May]. 16/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_adultlearningweek_150512.asp Adult Learners Week, held each year in May, aims to promote all types of learning opportunities for adults whatever their age or background. This year's theme in Scotland is Reduce, Recycle, Re-use and Resource. 15/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_BakerHughes_roads_150512.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 [20 May]. They are as follows: 15/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_hydrogen_140512.asp Aberdeen's newly-established Commonwheels car club is to be the first in the world to trial hydrogen fuel cell cars. 14/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_NorthDeesidelights_140512.asp Temporary traffic lights are in operation during off peak hours on North Deeisde Road between the Westerton Road and Pitfodels Station Road junctions. The lights will be in operation for up to a fortnight and are being used to ensure public safety during demolition works. 14/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_granite_festival_110512.asp A festival celebrating everything that is great about granite kicks off in Aberdeen on Sunday [May 13], boasting a packed programme of tours, talks and workshops. 11/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_DubfordRd_110512.asp Dubford Road in Bridge of Don will be partially closed for up to a fortnight from Wednesday [16 May], while resurfacing work is carried out. 11/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_SkeneRd_090512.asp Tree clearing works by the A944 Skene Road, which would have required the closure of the westbound carriageway between the Five Mile Garage and the Kingswells Park and Ride access road, have been delayed. 11/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_garden_competition_100512.asp Green-fingered residents are gearing up for this year's Aberdeen in Bloom Garden Competition, which showcases some of the finest floral displays in the city. 10/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_nigg_walk_100512.asp Members of the public are being encouraged to don their walking boots for a scenic trek along Aberdeen's famous coast line. 10/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_oilandGlass_100512.asp The latest Retail Rocks venture is to launch this weekend 10/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_labouradmin_090512.asp The Labour group on Aberdeen City Council today announced their intention to form a new ruling coalition with Conservative and Independent partners. 09/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_safe_award_080512.asp Aberdeen's Trinity Centre has won the Scottish Business Crime Centre's Safer Shopping Award, recognising excellence in retail crime reduction. 08/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Busport_080512.asp An GBP 84,000 project to transform the busport at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is nearing completion, with the turning circle due to re-open on Thursday [10 May]. 08/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Wellington_080512.asp A southbound lane closure will be in place on Wellington Road at the Greenwell Road junction until Friday, 18 May. The lane closure is to allow traffic to safely exit Greenwell Road while Greenbank Road is closed for resurfacing. 08/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Greenbank_030512.asp A stretch of Greenbank Road will be open to eastbound traffic only for up to a fortnight from Tuesday [8 May] during resurfacing work. 07/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_EU_Project_040512.asp The first meeting of a transnational project aimed at boosting economic growth and improving public sector innovation will take place in Aberdeen next week. 04/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_CoronationRd_040512.asp Coronation Road in Peterculter will be closed for up to a fortnight from Wednesday [9 May] for resurfacing. 04/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_templights_040512.asp Temporary traffic lights will be in operation at a number of points across the city next week, as follows: 04/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_AberdeenArtists_030512.asp The Aberdeen Artists Society's prestigious exhibition will open on Saturday 05 May at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill. 03/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_paint_award_030512.asp An Aberdeen City Council apprentice has won the Scottish heat in a national competition recognising young talent in the painting and decorating field. 03/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_KirkBrae_030512.asp A country section Kirk Brae will be closed between its junctions with Ladyhill Road and Countesswells Road for up to a fortnight from Tuesday [8 May]. 03/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Brazilseminar_020512.asp The Embassy of Brazil in London and Aberdeen City Council will host a seminar that aims to assist international educational and training centres in the oil & gas offshore and maritime sectors that are seeking investment and cooperation opportunities in Brazil. 02/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_dog_bins_010512.asp Aberdeen City Council and local veterinary practice Ardene House have joined forces in a bid to rid one of the city's most popular visitor spots of dog fouling. 01/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_FernieleaSchoolreport_010512.asp An outstanding report on Fernielea School and Nursery Class has been produced by Education Scotland following their visit to the school during the week of the 12 March 2012. 01/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Tivoli_plans_010512.asp A planning application for works intended to bring the defunct Tivoli Theatre back to life has been lodged with Aberdeen City Council. 01/05/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Rescue_dogs_300412.asp Search and rescue dogs from throughout the UK sniffed through Aberdeen City Council's former headquarters searching for survivors of a building collapse on Saturday. 30/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_airport_masterplan_270412.asp Aberdeen City Council is set to host a key stage of the consultation into Aberdeen Airport's draft Master Plan 2012. 27/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Morningside_270412.asp Morningside Road will be closed between the Morningside Avenue and Broomhill Road junctions for up to a fortnight from Monday [30 April]. 27/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_europedirect_260412.asp Europe Direct Aberdeen will hold an information road show on Monday 30 April at Cults Library and Learning Centre, 429 North Deeside Road, Aberdeen. 26/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_LinksRd_260412.asp A stretch of Links Road in Bridge of Don will be open to westbound traffic only for up to two days from Monday [30 April] while gully repair works are carried out. 26/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_MileEndLane_260412.asp Mile-End Lane will be partially closed for up to three weeks from Monday [30 April] during water connection works. Access to properties will be maintained, but there will be no through traffic 26/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Pitfodels_250412.asp Pitfodels Station Road will be closed for up to three days from Tuesday [1 May] during gas, electricity and water connection works to a new housing development. Access to properties will be maintained, but there will be no through traffic past the bridge. An alternative route is available via Westerton Road. 25/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_postal_packs_240412.asp Ballot papers for postal voters in Aberdeen will be arriving on doormats this week, ready for the local government election on Thursday, May 03. 24/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_health_walks_240412.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. 24/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_fly_tippers_240412.asp Grampian Police has teamed up with Aberdeen City Council, SEPA and the Grandholm Estate to combat fly-tipping in the Mugiemoss area of the city. 24/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_thefemaleform_230412.asp A free talk on the changing shape of the female silhouette during the 19th century and early 20th century will take place at 12.30pm on Wednesday 25 April at Provost Skene's House, Guestrow, off Broad Street, Aberdeen. 23/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_youth_justice_success_200412.asp A major event took place today to mark the progress Aberdeen has made in tackling youth offending in the city. 20/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_RGUplanning_brief_190412.asp Potential development options for the Robert Gordon University's city centre campus have been agreed by councillors. 19/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Greenwell_190412.asp A one-way system will be in place on a section of Greenwell Road for up to a fortnight from Monday [23 April] while resurfacing work is carried out. 19/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Summerhill_190412.asp A new supermarket and filling station are to be built on the site of the former Summerhill Academy in Aberdeen. 19/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_Tivoli_190412.asp 19/04/12 A major milestone has been reached in the restoration of Aberdeen's historic Tivoli Theatre. 19/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_train_station_sensors_180412.asp Aberdeen City Council is set to install additional detection systems at traffic lights at Aberdeen Train Station. 18/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_paulmealor_180412.asp A civic reception to celebrate the work of world famous composer Paul Mealor will be held at the Town House, in Aberdeen today [Wednesday 18 April]. 18/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_taxi_licences_170412.asp Aberdeen City Council's Licensing Committee has ordered a report into its policy on Taxi Licences in the city. 17/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_rank_revamp_170412.asp Aberdeen City Council will explore a number of changes to taxi rank provision and the introduction of clearer signage across the city. 17/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_granitefestival_170412.asp Aberdeen's 2012 Granite Festival programme was unveiled today [Tuesday 17 April] at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill. 17/04/2012 00:00:00 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_McLeanbenefitcheat_170412.asp A benefit cheat who pocketed more than GBP 14,000 he was not entitled to has been ordered to carry out 240 hours of community service. 17/04/2012 00:00:00