Aberdeen Youth Movement member attends United Nations forum in New York News Image korchard Wed, 14/05/2025 – 11:33 am
Aberdeen Youth Movement member, Mariah Ichakpa was honoured to be selected to attend the 2025 United Nations Economic and Social Council Youth Forum in New York last month.Mariah was 1 out of 20,000 people who applied to be selected to attend the forum that offered young people a visible platform to meaningfully engage with Member States, have their voices heard and be included in the global dialogue on key issues affecting the world’s population.Held at the United…

‘Treasure chests’ sent to every Aberdeen primary school to spark Tall Ships fever for city pupils News Image IFrampton Fri, 25/04/2025 – 8:20 am
Every Council-run primary school in Aberdeen will be sent a “treasure chest” of Tall Ships goodies to spark their imagination and excitement before the 50-strong fleet arrives in the Granite City this July.Along with the thrill of the Treasure Boxes and learning packs, each school will adopt one of the magnificent vessels dropping anchor for the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025, including the chance to interact with their captains and crews online…

New video of Tall Ships anthem performance News Image IFrampton Fri, 04/04/2025 – 8:22 am
A Sea Journey, the stirring Tall Ships Aberdeen anthem which had its debut recital by Abbotswell School pupils last week, is now available to watch and hear in a new video   News Time and Date Friday 4 April 2025
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Diverse team represents city in major energy conference News Image IFrampton Fri, 14/03/2025 – 10:29 am
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 Council Co-leader Councillor Christian Allard, the Net Zero Technology Centre, Peterson Energy Logistics, Robert Gordon University, and the University of Aberdeen.Councillor Allard was present during two panel sessions at the conference and the diverse group worked to underline Aberdeen’s credentials as one…

GPs to launch ‘Nature Prescriptions’ with RSPB Scotland News Image sevans Mon, 24/02/2025 – 10:52 am
Three GP practices in Aberdeen have teamed up with RSPB Scotland, with support from Aberdeen City Council to roll out ‘Nature Prescriptions’, a pilot initiative designed to increase patients’ physical and mental health through a greater connection with local nature.  A ‘Nature Prescription’ is a guided conversation with a healthcare professional and patient which explores how wellbeing can be improved through a deeper connection with nature. Alongside the conversation, a ‘Nature Prescription Calendar’ is provided which contains seasonal activities,…

Tributes to footballing legend Denis Law at Full Council News Image IFrampton Wed, 05/02/2025 – 10:53 am
Tributes to footballing giant Denis Law CBE – Scotland’s only winner of Ballon d’Or – were made today (Wednesday 5 February 2025) at Aberdeen City Council’s Full Council meeting.The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, who chairs the meeting, made special mention at the start of the session to the city’s greatest footballing son who died aged 84, on 17 January 2025.The Lord Provost said: ““Denis Law was truly an iconic footballer, hero, and inspiration to many people,…

Thousands of people used free night bus services News Image kaallan Wed, 15/01/2025 – 10:50 am
More than 6,000 people used the services of free night buses from Aberdeen City Council which went to key destinations across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire at weekends in November and December and Hogmanay.The weekend services, which operated from Saturday 16 November 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025 and were paid for by Aberdeen City Council, saw week-on-week growth on the lead up to Christmas due to increased footfall in the city centre and increased awareness of the service.The buses on Hogmanay…

Communities to decide who should receive funding News Image mayule Tue, 24/12/2024 – 10:14 am
Thousands of pounds are to be made available to local community groups for projects that aim to improve Aberdeen North, South and Central Priority Neighbourhoods.Aberdeen City Council’s Participatory Budgeting programme, known as UDECIDE, is inviting submissions for individual projects worth up to £3,000 in value with up to £20,000 in total available for each of the three localities – North, South and Central.  A total of up to £60,000 is on offer with Aberdeen City Council making £40,000 available through…

New Aberdeen Deputy Lieutenants Commissioned News Image korchard Fri, 06/12/2024 – 9:38 am
Six new Deputy Lieutenants have been  commissioned at a ceremony conducted by Aberdeen’s Lord-Lieutenant, Dr David Cameron.Deputy Lieutenants are appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant to voluntarily carry out public duties on his behalf.  The Lord-Lieutenant is His Majesty The King’s representative in the city of Aberdeen.The newly commissioned Deputy Lieutenants are Mr Myles Edwards, Mr Graeme Kinghorn, Mrs Morven Mackenzie, Mr Ian Ord, Mrs Rita Stephen and Dr Hector Williams.The selection process, which was led by the Lord-Lieutenant, identified individuals from different business sectors…

Christmas Village launches city’s festive celebrations News Image korchard Thu, 14/11/2024 – 2:16 pm
Christmas in Aberdeen officially started today with the opening of the Christmas Village on Broad Street.Organised by John Codona’s Pleasure Fairs on behalf of Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen Inspired, the village will be open 7-days a week throughout the festive period until 31 December.Visitors and locals alike can join in the fun, including new thrill ride ‘The Twist’ as well as family favourites such as the ice rink, ferris wheel, bungy trampolines and children’s carousel. The village features more local food…