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Aberdeen News January 5, 2026

Council gritters out in full force

Council gritters out in full force News Image kaallan Mon, 05/01/2026 – 4:35 pm
Eight diggers from private contractors have been brought in to Aberdeen to help clear snow in communities on higher ground in addition to a full force of road gritters, pavement gritters, and staff.The diggers are in the areas of Kingswells, Northfield and Mastrick which are in the west and north of the city particularly affected by the snow.The Council resources out across the whole of the city today include:15 road gritters with ploughs;14 tractors gritting pavements;8 diggers;About 90 roads staff working on…

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Aberdeen News August 21, 2025

Council achieves award for tackling inequality and violence at work

Council achieves award for tackling inequality and violence at work News Image IFrampton Thu, 21/08/2025 – 1:29 pm
Aberdeen City Council has retained its bronze award accreditation from Scotland’s national policy and advocacy body working on women’s labour market equality, for its work on addressing gender inequality and violence against women.  The Equally Safe at Work programme, developed by Close The Gap aims to support employers in reviewing workplace culture and ensure that policies and practices are enhanced to address the barriers that women face at work.Councillor Neil Copland, the Council’s Staff Governance Committee Convener,…