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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…
As part of a series of planned visits, members of the Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee visited Aberdeen Cyrenians last week (31 January) to hear from staff and volunteers.
Aberdeen Cyrenians is a local charity and social care provider, supporting some of the most vulnerable people in…
Aberdeen City Council Co-leader, Christian Allard has welcomed the cross-party support of fellow councillors and staff for a potentially life-saving project which enables them to assist people suffering from the ill-effects of a drugs overdose. …
An international campaign which calls for the elimination of violence against women and children will be supported by highlighting the issue via a social media campaign and several online and in-person events in Aberdeen.
The 16 Days of Action campaign runs from Saturday 25 November (…
Communities in Aberdeen are to be encouraged to find ways to manage disruptive events like severe weather and power outages.
The Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee received an update today on arrangements currently in place, which formed part of the city’s…
Councillors were this week updated on the authority’s work to support Aberdeen’s young people into employment with the Council.
The Staff Governance Committee heard about progress…
Aberdeen City Council is to explore potential action it can take to support the provisions of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Full Council yesterday unanimously backed a Notice of Motion from Councillor Nurul Hoque Ali noting that as a public body the Council should not only be…
An appeal has gone out for individuals to take part in a working group to help understand the issues being faced by those experiencing poverty and inequality.
Aberdeen City Council’s Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee is looking for support from a group of up to 12 individuals…
The Community Planning Aberdeen Board, chaired by Aberdeen City Council co-leader Councillor Alex Nicoll, yesterday (Wednesday 30 November) approved a new strategy to help the city’s communities become equal community planning partners in achieving…
Aberdeen City Council is asking its citizens to nominate an exceptional council employee or council team that they think are worthy of being crowned People’s Champion 2022.
The Star Awards are the Council’s annual staff recognition…
Tobacco was found stashed in a secret drawer under a shop counter by a sniffer dog in an operation this week led by Aberdeen City Council’s trading standards team.
The haul, comprising illegal cigarettes and shisha tobacco, was found…