News Archive
This is an archive of news articles from Aberdeen City Council up to 30 November 2021.
The winter maintenance plan for 2021/22 winter has been agreed at committee
17 September 2021
Aberdeen’s roads and pavements winter gritting plan including arrangements in place for a potential coronavirus outbreak and an anticipated spend of £1.57million has been agreed by…
Empty properties have been brought back to use across Aberdeen
17 September 2021
A total of 269 private empty homes have been brought back to use through Aberdeen City Council either through matching people on the council waiting list or through a specialist service helping…
Plan to plant more native trees around Aberdeen is approved
17 September 2021
More native trees are to planted in communities around Aberdeen as part of a Tree & Woodland Strategic Implementation Plan which has been agreed at a committee meeting.Aberdeen City Council’s…
Aberdonians urged to donate to Lord Provost’s Trust appeal to support Afghan families
17 September 2021
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett is making a personal plea to the people and businesses in the city to consider making a financial donation to the Aberdeen Afghanistan Appeal.The Lord…
Aileen Walker voted People’s Champion 2021
17 September 2021
A dedicated school support services manager was crowned People’s Champion 2021 at Aberdeen City Council’s Star Awards virtual ceremony, last night (Thursday 16 September).Aileen Walker,…
Help for people with food insecurity
16 September 2021
Several initiatives in communities across Aberdeen are helping to alleviate food insecurity, a committee heard today.Aberdeen City Council’s operational delivery committee members agreed to…
Targeted learning package for people disadvantaged by Covid-19
16 September 2021
A targeted learning package for those whose employment opportunities have been hardest hit by Covid-19 was today agreed at committee.Aberdeen City Council operational delivery committee approved the…
Digital support for care leavers
16 September 2021
Care leavers are getting increased access to digital technology and digital connection to help with their daily lives as well as helping with job and further education opportunities, a committee…
Launch of plan showing work towards combatting climate change
16 September 2021
A Plan showing the actions Aberdeen City Council is taking to combat climate change for its own operations was launched today as part of Climate Week 2021.The Council Climate Change Plan 2021 - 2025…
Aberdeen pupils heading to COP26 after winning hydrogen schools’ challenge
13 September 2021
Two pupils from Aberdeen’s Cults Academy have made it through the local heats of the Scottish Schools’ Hydrogen Challenge and will now compete in the grand final at the COP26 UN Climate…
Tour of Britain enjoys spectacular finish in Aberdeen
12 September 2021
The winner of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain was crowned today in Aberdeen after the country's biggest cycle race reached a thrilling conclusion before a huge crowd at the Beach Esplanade. Aberdeen City…
Finalists announced for People’s Champion 2021
10 September 2021
The four finalists for the People’s Champion 2021 category for Aberdeen City Council’s annual staff Star Awards have been announced today (Friday 10 September).Aberdonians are being asked…