Data shows how Covid-19 changed the way we move in Aberdeen
New data has revealed the extent of how coronavirus has changed the way people move around in Aberdeen.
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More than 1,000 sign petition against council plans to remove street parking in Cults
More than 1,000 people in an Aberdeen community have signed a petition against plans to alter road layouts in the wake of coronavirus.
Council in fresh bid to buy First Aberdeen
Aberdeen council chiefs are moving forward with plans that could see them take over the First Bus fleet, the Evening Express can reveal today.
Latest round of physical distancing works begin in Aberdeen city centre
Work is set to begin this morning on improving physical distancing on streets in Aberdeen city centre.
Readers’ Letters: Aberdeen council quick to splash cash
I can't get over the speed with which the council has reacted to getting £1.76 million from the government.
Aberdeen kilt shop loses long-running court battle over bridge
An Aberdeen kilt shop has lost a long running legal battle against Aberdeen City Council in Scotland’s highest civil court.
Physical distancing works to begin in another area of Aberdeen city centre next week
Another area of Aberdeen will be subject to physical distancing works next week.
Public consultation on new Aberdeen cycle path starts today
A week-long public consultation on a new Aberdeen cycle path begins today.
Call for temporary art installations to make Aberdeen city centre more attractive
Aberdeen City Council is hunting for designers and artists to create temporary art installations to make the city centre more attractive.
Aberdeen city centre business owner hits out at council over ‘detrimental’ works
Footfall in Aberdeen city centre has increased by almost a quarter in the last week as shops and other businesses reopen.
Study to investigate possible e-bike scheme in Aberdeen community
A consultation on the installation of electric bikes has been launched in an Aberdeen community.
Aberdeen city centre footfall increases by almost a quarter as council continues physical distancing works
Footfall in Aberdeen city centre has increased by almost a quarter in the last week as physical distancing measures are being introduced.
Aberdeen takes step forward as plans to move into Phase 3 of lockdown revealed
More public services and activities in the community are set to be gradually rolled out across Aberdeen as the country moves into Phase 3 of lockdown easing.
Frank Gilfeather: New road layouts will take some getting used to
It's still the talk of the town. Or should that be the walk of the town?
Aberdeen shop owners accuse council of ‘box-ticking exercise’ over new road changes
Aberdeen business owners fear new social distancing measures are driving people away from the city centre.
North-east council announces changes to childcare provision
Aberdeenshire Council has outlined its plans for children returning to nursery next month.
‘We got through coronavirus, but we’re not going to survive the council’: Aberdeen business owners hit out at ‘ridiculous’ road layout
Business owners fear they will be forced to close due to "ridiculous" social distancing restrictions making it difficult for customers to get access to shops.
Union Street to be shut to traffic tomorrow for ‘traffic cylinder’ installation
Union Street is to be closed to traffic during the day tomorrow as hundreds of traffic cylinders are being installed to help to reinforce pedestrian spaces.
Public to have say on plans to extend major Aberdeen road
A public consultation over plans to extend a major Aberdeen road will start next month.
Aberdeen City Council says it is ‘well placed’ to come out of lockdown
Aberdeen City Council has said it is "well placed" to emerge safely from the coronavirus lockdown.
Aberdeen City Council to provide free school meals over the summer holidays
Aberdeen City Council will continue to provide free school meals over the summer holidays.
Number 10 urged to support Aberdeen’s energy zone plan
Council leaders are due to meet a senior government minister today in a bid to attract investment for energy transition in the city.
Resident complains their postcode is ‘not the sort of area’ for new Aberdeen Aldi – despite consultation showing majority backing
A discount supermarket chain says an “overwhelming majority” is in favour of it opening a new Aberdeen branch – despite complaints it is “not the sort of area” for it.
Councillors back plans to turn former Aberdeen pub into pizza takeaway
Plans to convert an empty Aberdeen pub into a hot food takeaway have been approved - despite officers recommending the application for refusal.
Council won’t force developers to build affordable homes in Aberdeen city centre until June 2022
A waiver exempting Aberdeen developers from the need to build affordable homes has been extended until June 2022.
Council issues parking charge reminder as Aberdeen continues recovery
Drivers are being reminded that parking charges continue to apply across Aberdeen – as traffic volume begins to rise.
New works will help cafes and shops in Aberdeen community reopen after Covid-19 lockdown
Changes are being carried out in an Aberdeen community to encourage walking and cycling, as well helping businesses reopen following lockdown.
Readers’ Letters: Filling time
Work is resuming on Aberdeen City Council’s house-building programme. They had plenty time to fix the potholes while the roads were quiet! JL.
Temporary wooden pavement extensions installed on Aberdeen’s Union Street
Temporary wooden pavement extensions have been installed on Union Street.
Aberdeen’s Belmont Street reimagined: Could it be the saving grace our hospitality industry needs?
Four independent local businesses are calling for changes to be made to current restrictions in Aberdeen's Belmont Street to offer a shared, safe social space for customers and visitors alike.