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An additional thousands of pieces of chewing gum have been removed from Union Street thanks to a grant administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
The £27,500 grant, from the Chewing Gum Task Force, contributed towards additional cleaning and signage aimed at…
A new report published today (25 June) highlights the positive impacts of open green and blue spaces on the health and wellbeing of Aberdonians and visitors.
The 2024 Open Space Audit is used to assist in protecting and enhancing green spaces through the planning process and…
Members of the Education and Children’s Services Committee were today (Tuesday 24 June) updated on the significant strides made by Aberdeen schools in educating young people about Climate Change, Biodiversity and the city’s Net Zero ambitions during the 2024-25 school session.
The report,…
Over 40,000 trees have been planted across Aberdeen since 2022, members of the Net Zero, Environment, and Transport committee heard today. The work forms part of a plan to replenish and grow the city’s woods and other green areas.
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Ian Yuill said…
A new “Bike Hub” has opened at the Reuse Shop at Hazlehead Recycling Centre to sell refurbished bikes, diverted from our recycling centres.
A second hub is set to follow as part of the new Recycling Centre on Claymore Drive, Bridge of Don, opening this autumn.
Aberdeen City Council…
A campaign to find people who go above and beyond when it comes to reuse and recycling opened today for residents living in several local communities.
People living in Altens, Cove, Kincorth, Nigg, Torry, and Tullos are being asked to nominate themselves as a “recycling champion”, with…
The Council is reminding everyone to help keep Aberdeen tidy by taking litter home with them, or using litter bins.
Following calls from citizens for increased action against offenders, National Enforcement Solutions (NES) are working alongside city wardens and have been empowered to issue…
A delegation from Aberdeen which recently attended CERAWeek, the world’s premier energy conference, has met Houston-based GlobalScots, Scotland’s international business network, to discuss energy transformation opportunities for the Granite City. The ‘Team Aberdeen’ group…
Residents of Aberdeen were today asked to ensure they do their bit for their community and for the city by keeping their local area a “clean, green, part of the ‘Deen”.
The appeal came at the launch of the annual Clean Up Aberdeen project which had Keep Middlefield Clean there as well as…
A ‘Team Aberdeen’ of academics, students and energy business experts joined Aberdeen City Council representatives this week at the world’s premier energy conference in Houston.
The Aberdeen delegation at the CERAWeek Conference comprised representatives from the Council, including…
The Council is asking everyone to help keep our city tidy by using bins provided for litter and dog waste, or taking waste home with them, to avoid the risk of being issued with a fixed penalty notice (fine).
City wardens are to be given support to help tackle dog fouling and littering…
Thousands of pieces of chewing gum have been removed from Union Street thanks to a grant administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
The £27,500 grant, from the Chewing Gum Task Force, contributed towards additional cleaning and signage aimed at preventing people…