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Residents across Aberdeen can now apply for a free one-tonne community salt bag to treat icy roads and pavements in their neighbourhood during the winter months.
The applications have been opened earlier than normal this year and, although it has been an unusually warm September, winter is…
A record-breaking response to the city’s Community Council elections has been hailed as great news for local democracy.
Applications earlier this month to become community councillors have resulted in an uncontested election on 16 September and 26 out of a possible 30…
Councillors today (Tuesday 17 September) approved a plan aimed at helping improve the life chances of people in Aberdeen of all ages through learning, personal development and active citizenship.
The interim Community Learning and Development Plan 2024-25, submitted to the Education and…
An additional £1.1million to upgrade Bucksburn Swimming Pool before it reopens was agreed today at committee.
The upgrade which is additional to normal reopening works came after the project design team undertook detailed appraisal of the building along with specialists to develop a…
An extension to Inchgarth Community Centre is to start in the Spring with practical completion on the building achieved in a year.
Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee today agreed an update on the project which is being carried out due to an increase in demand for…
The finalists for the People’s Champion 2024 category of Aberdeen City Council’s annual Star Awards have been announced.
The nominees are: Barbara Wright; Karen Bray; and Richard Ingram, Paddy Glenister and Jonny Cabrelli.
…A new approach is to be taken to support families facing complex challenges in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen City Council’s Education and Children’s Services committee today (Tuesday 2 July 2024) approved the Family Support Model plan, which aims to empower residents, building trust and consistent…
Legendary Aberdeen FC Captain Willie Miller officially opened a new Cruyff Court – an outdoor community sports facility – in Tillydrone today.
Cruyff Court Willie Miller was named in honour of the Dons’ skipper who led the team to the Cup Winners’ Cup victory over Real Madrid in 1983.
…A city-wide plan that aims to see Aberdeen be ‘a place where all people can prosper’ regardless of background or circumstances by 2026 has a renewed focus following stakeholder and public engagement.
The ‘refreshed’ Local Outcome Improvement Plan 2016-2026 along with Locality Plans for the…
Aberdeen’s innovative Bairns’ Hoose project has secured a further £500,000 in Scottish Government funding. .
The funding, in addition to the £300,000 already received, for the Bairns’ Hoose collective of partners and approaches providing protection, justice and health support and services…
New amenity blocks for Travellers at Clinterty which include a kitchen, bathroom, and storage facilities have been completed.
The facilities, which were funded by Aberdeen City Council with £3.1million of support from the Scottish Government Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund, include 21…
A new scheme which will strengthen Aberdeen’s network of community councils and provide them with a greater role in the city’s governance was approved today (Wednesday 17 April).
The scheme, which was approved by Full Council following public consultation and will commence in August 2024…