Aberdeen City Council to keep running ‘iconic’ Beach Ballroom
Aberdeen’s iconic Beach Ballroom will remain a council-run venue after the city abandoned plans to outsource it to the private sector.
Jenny Laing
Long-awaited revamp of Union Terrace Gardens to begin within weeks
The long-awaited transformation of Union Terrace Gardens will begin within weeks.
First look at new £6 million Tillydrone community campus
Council chiefs yesterday toured a new multi-million-pound community campus in Aberdeen ahead of its grand opening.
City Council pledge to build 2,000 homes ‘utterly unachievable’ say critics
A high-profile pledge to build thousands of council homes in Aberdeen in five years has been branded as “utterly unachievable” by critics.
‘Sad day’ as Aberdeen City Council looks at new operators to run legendary Beach Ballroom
Aberdeen City Council is looking for private operators willing to take over the legendary Beach Ballroom, in what has been described as a "sad day in its illustrious history".
Aberdeen basks in sunshine as thousands flock to see Nuart 2019
Thousands of people flooded the sun-soaked streets of Aberdeen to discover the new works created for Nuart.
Aberdeen City Council to remove gull nests amid escalating ‘aggression’
Aberdeen City Council will renew its efforts to clamp down on menacing gulls by removing nests throughout the heart of the city.
TOUR SERIES: New cycling race route to showcase best of Aberdeen
Hundreds of people are expected to turn out to cheer on elite cyclists as they race through the city next month, taking on a refreshed route.
Proposed Aberdeen community centre given £2m Scottish Government boost
Plans for a £25 million community centre on the grounds of a former Aberdeen school have been given a major boost.
Aberdeen council administration pledges to push on with homes plan
Aberdeen's council administration has pledged to push forward with its plans to build 2,000 homes.
Union Terrace Gardens plan now too expensive and must be scrapped, say SNP
The SNP has called for Aberdeen City Council to scrap multi-million-pound plans to redevelop Union Terrace Gardens.
Long-awaited Aberdeen art gallery refurbishment on course for autumn opening
The multi-million-pound construction work on Aberdeen’s long-awaited art gallery refurbishment is “nearing completion”.
Aberdeen council leader’s anger at Derek Mackay’s `Scrooge’ budget
Aberdeen council leaders have accused Derek Mackay of delivering a “Scrooge”-like budget that has cut almost £60 million to one of the city’s key funds for public services since 2016/17.
Calls for tourist tax renewed after Derek Mackay’s budget
North and north-east councillors last night renewed their calls for a tourist tax despite the Scottish Government’s budget saying there were “no plans” to introduce the levy in the immediate future.
Location of Aberdeen’s second Cruyff court identified
The preferred location for Aberdeen’s second Cruyff Court has been announced – with the Tullos area scoring the £300,000 community facility.
Primary one announcement was “woeful politicking”- MSP
An Aberdeen MSP has accused the city’s council leaders of “woeful politicking” over an announcement to end primary one testing in the city.
The Aberdeen communities separated by five miles and a 15-year life expectancy gap
Shock new figures have revealed a 15-year life expectancy gap between Aberdeen communities less than five miles apart.
Aberdeen economic report ‘broadly optimistic’ but more powers needed
A new report has painted an improving picture of Aberdeen’s economy- but has called for “flexibility” over new powers to be devolved to the council.
Investigation launched into Aberdeen sex attack
Police are investigating reports that a 20-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in Aberdeen.
New outdoor nursery proposed for Aberdeen
Computer games, television and tablet screens have sadly replaced playing outdoors for many modern children.
Travis frontman Fran Healy will reopen doors of transformed Aberdeen Music Hall on December 8
Aberdeen’s historic Music Hall will officially reopen on December 8 with a series of special performances following its two-year, £9 million transformation.
Six-part strategy to make north-east tourism a £1bn industry
A bold new six-part strategy aims to make north-east tourism a £1 billion industry in just five years.
Aberdeen City Council prepares for £100m spend on four new primary schools
City councillors are preparing to make one of the local authority’s largest-ever investments in Aberdeen’s school estate.
Celebrate Aberdeen brings ‘feel good factor’ to the city
Charities and third sector organisations were celebrated in style this weekend with several colourful events across the city.
Excitement builds for the Great Aberdeen Run – with more than 5,500 people poised to take part
Thousands of people will be heading to the city centre tomorrow to take part in the Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run.
Investors may soon be lining up to take advantage of opportunities in a growing north-east economy, say council chiefs
Investors may soon be lining up to take advantage of opportunities in a growing north-east economy, council chiefs said yesterday.
Aberdeen residents urged to join community councils
Aberdeen residents have been urged to consider joining community councils as elections draw nearer.
Council demands more money as governments look to fund Glasgow conference centre
A council chief has slammed the Scottish Government for ignoring pleas to help pay for a £333 million exhibition centre while considering contributing to a similar project in Glasgow.
Aberdeen Labour leader to make direct final plea for party membership
National Labour bosses have put the suspension of nine Aberdeen councillors on further hold - with the group now expected to make a final plea in person to a powerful party committee.
New route confirmed for 2018 Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run
A new route has been confirmed for the 2018 Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run.
Jenny Laing rules out privatisation of council services in Aberdeen
Documents have revealed that council chiefs have ruled out privatising council services in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Labour power-sharing bid rejected
The Scottish Executive Committee (SEC) has rejected Aberdeen Labour's power sharing proposal.