Jenny Laing: Council showed ‘clear failure’ on wallgate
Council co-leader Jenny Laing has said the authority had shown “clear failure” on the Wellington Brae repair scandal on the eve of a crunch meeting into the issue.
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Work on new cinema at Aberdeen shopping centre to begin soon
Plans to create a new cinema in the centre of Aberdeen have taken a step forward, with work on the complex poised to begin within months.
Calls for road review at Cove after woman is hit by van
Aberdeen City Council is facing calls to improve safety on a narrow road after a woman was struck by a passing van and left with torn shoulder muscles.
Construction begins on Winter Garden community mural
Construction has begun on a glass mosaic which will become a mainstay of the Duthie Park for generations to come.
Youngsters delighted as city park is reopened after £20,000 upgrade
An Aberdeen play park has been reopened after receiving a £20,000 upgrade to encourage more children to have fun outdoors.
Ancient Aberdeen monument to be put back on market
A mothballed Aberdeen landmark could be put up for sale because residents have struggled to raise the cash to revive it.
Grounded – end of an era for lanterns?
Releasing balloons and flying lanterns on Aberdeen City Council property could be banned if a new policy is approved next week.
New anti-knife crime policy introduced in Aberdeen after Bailey Gwynne stabbing
A new anti-knife crime policy has been introduced in Aberdeen after the fatal stabbing of schoolboy Bailey Gwynne.
Plans to return Tall Ships race to Aberdeen on the rocks due to harbour changes
Plans to bring the Tall Ships race back to Aberdeen have been sunk after harbour officials ruled out the idea.
Bags of people heading to council meeting on Kingsford to be searched
Members of the public, who are attending a hearing on the proposed new stadium for Aberdeen FC, at Aberdeen City Council today will have their bags searched.
Safety fears and frustration at lack of primary school fence
A vulnerable pupil, with special needs, managed to get out of an Aberdeen primary school this week, sparking anger at the council’s lack of action to erect a long-awaited fence.
Parents to be asked to sign school ‘contract’ on knives
Parents of children as young as four will be told to sign letters pledging to educate their kids on the dangers of taking knives to school in Aberdeen.
Taxi drivers facing huge bills for wheelchair cabs
Up to 600 taxi drivers in Aberdeen could be forced to spend tens of thousands of pounds ensuring wheelchair users can use their cabs.
WATCH: Fly-through video shows what new AECC will look like inside and out
A promotional 3D fly-through of the new £333million AECC has revealed what the development will look like inside and out.
Annie’s tutor sings praises of threatened music lessons
The former music tutor of pop legend Annie Lennox has accused council officers of “ignoring tradition and history” as the fight escalates to save extracurricular lessons at Aberdeen Music Centre.
Bar owner’s fury as road work delays hit business
Aberdeen city centre businesses have demanded answers over delays to a £3.2million scheme to pedestrianise Broad Street, which is expected to continue into 2018.
New scheme launched to help protect against card fraudsters
Credit and debit card holders in Aberdeenshire are being urged to take advantage of a new scheme aimed at protecting them from fraudsters.
Closure looms for Aberdeen school left behind by education changes
An Aberdeen school, left behind by changes to the education system, now faces permanent closure.
‘Our voices will be heard’: Kingsford Stadium objectors plan protest
A campaign group opposing the construction of a proposed new stadium for Aberdeen Football Club at Kingsford met last night and agreed to stage a protest when city councillors carry out a site visit later this month.
Environmental research group applies to chop down trees
An environmental research group has applied for permission to chop down five trees on its grounds.
Councillors dismiss concerns about £40,000 scheme to teach seven kids Gaelic
North-east councillors have dismissed concerns that education chiefs in Aberdeenshire have spent close to £40,000 a year sending seven pupils to the city to study Gaelic.
What does future hold for Haudagain triangle after homes demolished?
Aberdeen residents whose homes will soon be torn down to ease congestion at a notorious roundabout have narrowly backed plans to replace the buildings with only shops and greenery.
PICTURES: Great Aberdeen Run brings thousands into the city
The Granite City glistened as the sun shone on thousands of people taking part in the first ever Great Aberdeen Run yesterday.
‘We’ll back our promises on harbour with money’
Councillors have said they will stand by their word and back a £350million expansion of Aberdeen harbour with a chunk of taxpayers’ cash.
Councillors back ambition plans for Aberdeen’s Bon Accord Centre
Ambitious plans to extend an Aberdeen shopping centre have taken a step forward.
Councillors back bid to simplify business – but bosses can’t rule out future job losses
A massive restructuring of Aberdeen City Council has been narrowly approved – but council bosses would not rule out any front-line job cuts in the future.
Planning boss warns of Nigg investment
A north-east planning chief has warned investing £5.5million in the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour will take business away from its own ports.
Temporary reopening of city centre road for Great Aberdeen Run
A major city centre road, which is undergoing a multimillion-pound pedestrianisation project, will be temporarily reopened this week for the inaugural Great Aberdeen Run.
Salary of incinerator boss to be kept secret
Council chiefs in Aberdeen have refused to reveal the salary of the woman tasked with leading the £150million waste incinerator project.
Shake up of senior staff as council looks to cut £150million
The first step has been taken to a shared education system across the north of Scotland as councils face millions of pounds of looming cuts.
Function room at Aberdeen pub could make way for student flats
The owner of an Aberdeen pub hailed as the “Rovers Return of its neighbourhood” is pressing ahead with plans to replace its lounge with a block of student flats.
Fears “huge splodges” of tar blighting Aberdeen city centre
Granite City residents fear that its centre risks losing its sparkle due to “huge splodges” of tarmac which have been laid in place of paving stones following repairs.