Aberdeen's first-ever car club getting ready to roll out
03 February 2012
The Granite City is just weeks away from the launch of its first ever official car club.
On Monday 6 February 2012, new legislation will come into force which will allow for certain domestic extensions and alterations to take place without the need for planning permission. Find out more information.
Aberdeen City Council is committed to strengthening local democracy, and recently held open sessions for people interested in standing for election as a Councillor in May 2012, to provide information on key aspects of the role. A range of information is available below, and includes all the areas covered at the events. Find out more information.
Aberdeen City Council is to make a concerted effort to recruit more school crossing patrollers city-wide. The Enterprise, Planning and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved a motion by Councillor Jennifer Stewart to "run a robust recruitment campaign to increase the number of school crossing patrollers". Read the full story.
Top-up your child's Accord Card online and you'll no longer need to remember to give them cash or a cheque to take to school. This safe, secure and convenient method of payment can be used by entering the Accord Card number and secondary school online. Find out full details
We have an extensive gallery of quality images available for sale for both personal and commercial use. We offer a variety of options for printing your quality photos. Whether you want a small picture for a frame or a large canvas to fill a wall, you can find them at competitive prices from our online photo sales gallery.
There is now an even more convenient way to pay for your parking in Aberdeen. Now you can pay to park in Aberdeen City Council car parks using a new PayByPhone service giving you the option to pay for parking on your mobile phone, rather than having to find the right change for a Pay and Display machine.

An introduction to two basic meditation techniques from the Buddhist tradition. Led by experienced local meditation teachers.

BeCause Opera are performing a concert of this 'very popular in its day' work by Handel.
The Granite City is just weeks away from the launch of its first ever official car club.
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.
Snow, sleet, rain, wind and sub-zero temperatures are forecast for this weekend.
Bon Accord Crescent Lane will be closed for up to a fortnight from Monday [6 February] during British Telecom works.
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.
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.
The list allows you to view all current planning applications and those that are currently undetermined.
Road closures may be required for local gala events or public gatherings. Alternative traffic routes are identified for temporary road closures were possible.
Links to the Tell Me Scotland website - a portal for accessing public information notices issued by local authorities across Scotland.
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