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Aberdeen City and Shire councils show their mettle in the drive to boost recycling rates
24 May 2012
Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council have joined forces with the metal industry and Zero Waste Scotland to boost recycling rates for metal packaging.
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Community centre extension plan approved
24 May 2012
Ferryhill Community Centre's planning application for an extension has been unanimously approved by the Development Management Sub Committee. The small, single-storey extension will be built adjacent to the front entrance of the facility, facing onto Albury Road.
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Football ground housing plans deferred for further negotiation with applicant
24 May 2012
Consideration of plans for a new housing development on the site of Cove Rangers football grounds has been deferred while further negotiation with the applicant is carried out.
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Hydrogen vehicle trial hailed a resounding success
24 May 2012
The world's first car club trial of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles has been hailed a resounding success.
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Riverside Terrace to close during sewer works
24 May 2012
Riverside Terrace will be closed between the Holburn Street and Crathie Gardens East junctions for up to a week from Monday [28 May] while sewer connection works are carried out. Access to properties will be maintained but there will be no through traffic. There will be no parking on either side of Riverside Terrace from Holburn Street to the eastern gable of number 2 Riverside Terrace. An alternative route is available via Riverside Drive, Riverside Place and Holburn Street.  
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Sheltered housing plans deferred for site visit
24 May 2012
A planning application for a sheltered housing complex on the west of Aberdeen has been deferred for a site visit.
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Foster team offer support and advice to would-be carers
23 May 2012
Aberdeen City Council's fostering and adoption service are hoping to help end confusion for city residents interested in becoming foster carers.
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Aberdeen community rallies to spruce up their area in major clean-up operation
23 May 2012
Aberdeen City Council is backing a community which is doing its bit for a national campaign aimed at making Scotland's streets a cleaner and greener place for all.
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City centre roads to close during country fair
23 May 2012
The Aberdeen Country Fair takes place in the city centre on Saturday. Belmont Street, Little Belmont Street and Gaelic Lane will be closed from 6am until 7pm. Access into Little Belmont Street will only be permitted for disabled badge holders and deliveries.
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Community business development grants on the cards
23 May 2012
A one-off £30,000 business start-up pot could be established to support business development opportunities in Aberdeen communities.
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Gordon Terrace to close for resurfacing
23 May 2012
Gordon Terrace in Dyce will be closed for up to a week from tomorrow [Thursday, 24 May] for 50metres either side of the war memorial while the road is resurfaced. There will be no parking on the affected stretch of road during the works.
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City gears up for All-Energy conference
22 May 2012
The UK's largest renewable energy event takes place at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre this week.
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Committee moves to suspend Right to Buy in 50 letting areas across Aberdeen
22 May 2012
Aberdeen City Council's Housing and Environment Committee today [Tuesday, 22 May] agreed to suspend Right to Buy in 50 letting areas of the city.
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Council’s popular Health Walk programme continues
22 May 2012
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.
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Dyce roads to close for resurfacing
22 May 2012
Victoria Street and Riverview Drive in Dyce are to be resurfaced in the coming weeks.
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Green THI to restore rare Art Deco hotel frontage
22 May 2012
The striking Art Deco frontage of an Aberdeen city centre hotel is to be restored using almost £60,000 granted by the Green Townscape Heritage Initiative.
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Major restoration of Duthie Park gathering pace
22 May 2012
The multimillion pound regeneration of one of Aberdeen's most popular parks is gathering pace and on schedule for completion later this year.
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St Machar Academy receives positive report from Education Inspectorate
22 May 2012
A positive report on St Machar Academy has been produced by Education Scotland following their visit to the school during the week beginning Monday 19 March 2012.
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City traffic levels likely to increase during All-Energy event
21 May 2012
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.
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Football ground housing plans recommended for refusal
21 May 2012
Plans for a new housing development on the site of Cove Rangers football grounds have been recommended for refusal.
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Lord Provost leads procession to Kirkin’ o’ the Council
21 May 2012
Newly-elected Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Councillor George Adam, performed his first civic duty when he led Members of the Council in a procession from the Town House to the Kirk of St Nicholas for the traditional Kirkin' of the Council and Service of Dedication to the Common Weal on Sunday [20 May]. 
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Major funding awarded to city’s dance agency
21 May 2012
Citymoves Dance Agency, the Aberdeen-based regional dance agency for North-east Scotland, has received exciting news as Creative Scotland announced their First in a Lifetime funding awards.
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Foster carer encourages more people to help deliver crucial services to children in the city
18 May 2012
An Aberdeen City Council foster carer today encouraged more people to come forward and help give children in the city the experience of normal family life.
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Amazing Annie Lennox exhibition to go on show at Aberdeen Art Gallery
18 May 2012
Aberdeen Art Gallery is preparing for the year ahead and an exciting programme which launches this summer with a major exhibition celebrating one of the world's most renowned performers, Annie Lennox.
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Emergency closure of Clifton Road
18 May 2012
Clifton Road has been closed at Woodside School because of structural problems with part of the school building.
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