News Archive

This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.

Aberdeen Art Gallery is Scotland’s building of the year

30 November 2021

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) announced today (Tuesday 30 November) that Aberdeen Art Gallery – designed by Hoskins Architects – is the winner of the 2021…

Christmas festivities continue with Nativity scene blessing

29 November 2021

The Christmas in Aberdeen festive programme has continued with a blessing service for the nativity scene in St Nicholas Kirkyard.Aberdeen’s Depute Provost Councillor Jennifer Stewart welcomed…

Councillors updated on the educational attainment of the city’s care experienced children and young people

25 November 2021

Aberdeen City Council’s Education Operational Delivery Committee were today (Thursday 25 November) updated on progress on the educational attainment of the city’s care experienced pupils.…

Council approves extension of free school meals in Secondary schools

25 November 2021

Aberdeen City Council’s Education Operational Delivery Committee today (Thursday 25 November) approved a proposal that will increase the number of pupils eligible for free meals on the city…

Council approves groundbreaking community campus model for the city’s future schools

25 November 2021

Aberdeen City Council today (Thursday 25 November) approved a bold new community-based education model for the city’s future schools.The Education Operational Delivery agreed the plans that…

Fabulous fashion career of iconic designer Zandra Rhodes celebrated at Aberdeen Art Gallery

25 November 2021

The largest exhibition dedicated to iconic British fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes was unveiled at Aberdeen Art Gallery today (Thursday). The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday and runs…

CFINE and Council cook up culinary storm with top chef

25 November 2021

Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) and Aberdeen City Council have joined forces with Jamie Oliver in a Scottish first to deliver the Ministry of Food project in Aberdeen.Cooking is a vital…

Gritting to be carried overnight as temperatures plunge

24 November 2021

Gritters will be out on the city’s roads overnight for the first time this winter with temperatures predicted to plunge to below 0C.The forecast is for low temperatures and potential sleet so…

Businesses with outdoor seating areas reminded to apply for appropriate permissions

24 November 2021

Businesses across the city were today reminded if they want to make permanent any additional outdoor seating space they have erected during the Covid-19 pandemic they need to apply for appropriate…

Aberdeen sports space twinned with Peace Field in Flanders

22 November 2021

A sports hub in Aberdeen has been twinned with the site of the famous World War One 1914 Christmas truce.The moving ceremony which took place on Saturday 20 November saw Cruyff Court Denis Law, on…

New partnership to benefit city childcare

22 November 2021

Parents and children have welcomed a new contract secured by the council with Flexible Childcare Services Scotland (FCSS) ahead of the opening of Tillydrone and Cummings Park Nurseries.FCSS, a…

Pupils’ joy after receiving top UNICEF award

19 November 2021

Pupils at an Aberdeen school have spoken of their joy after successfully achieving their Gold Rights Respecting Schools award.Danestone School is one of the schools in the UK that works with the UK…