What have the parties pledged on education?
After years of belt-tightening, school leaders and teachers have been lobbying for investment in the nation’s schools, and it now seems that politicians are responding.
Funding
Councillors asked to approve £160,000 funding for north-east enterprise hub
Councillors will be asked to rubber stamp plans to give a north-east initiative nearly £160,000.
North-east MSP welcomes additional care funding
A north-east MSP has welcomed the announcement of more funding for young people in Aberdeen who have experienced the care system.
Scottish Government slammed in Aberdeen Art Gallery cash row
Aberdeen City Council’s co-leader has hit out at the Scottish Government for failing to support the £34.6 million revamp of Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Nicola Sturgeon announces new plans to fund walking routes in Aberdeen community
The First Minister has announced plans to deliver green travel links in an Aberdeen community.
School funding allocations revealed
Hundreds of schools will see their budgets boosted by more than 10% next year, while many others will get the minimum increase.
Regions receiving biggest rise in school funding revealed
The East Midlands and the South West are among the biggest winners out of a government boost to school funding.
Applications open for second year of north-east business start-up project
Applications are open for the second year of a start-up accelerator programme set up to help create new businesses in the north-east.
Funding pledge leaves schools where they were 13 years ago – report
A major pledge to boost school coffers will reverse recent budget cuts, but leave schools where they were 13 years ago, according to a respected economic think tank.
Mystery over final cost of Aberdeen Art Gallery revamp
The total cost of the refurbishment to Aberdeen Art Gallery might not be known until it opens its doors.
More court action over Aberdeen Art Gallery delays ‘likely’
Further court action is “highly likely” over delays to the Aberdeen Art Gallery project, following unsuccessful talks between the council and contractor.
£10,000 gift helps Charlie House fund children’s trip
An Aberdeen charity has been given a £10,000 cash boost to support an annual family activity short break.
Extra funding to help prevent homelessness in north-east
Additional funding to help prevent homelessness has been welcomed by a north-east councillor.
Oil giant BP ploughs £1 million into new exhibition spaces at Aberdeen Art Gallery
Oil firm BP today announced a £1 million investment in Aberdeen Art Gallery.
£15,000 funding boost for north-east charity
A north-east charity has received a funding boost to help it support young families.
‘Favourable’ talks held in bid to find north-east sites for £20m homes cash
A multi-million pound fund to deliver new homes across the north-east has yet to be spent, despite first being announced three years ago.
North-east wind farm community fund now open for applications
A wind farm community fund has opened for applications from north-east groups.
More funding to help NHS Grampian tackle waiting times
NHS Grampian is in line to receive fresh funding in a bid to cut waiting times for people receiving medical procedures.
North-east community groups benefit from £18,000 funding
More than £18,000 has been donated to community groups in the north-east over the past year.
£3m cash boost for north-east council’s to help those in need
Local authorities in the north-east have been handed almost £3 million to help those in need.
Aberdeen university launches new start-up to fund creative projects
An Aberdeen university has launched a new project to support start-up teams in creative industries.
Can you help fund this north-east town’s new playpark?
An ambitious community project is on the lookout for funding to install a playpark in a north-east town.
£15,000 funding available for north-east community groups
North-east community groups are invited to apply for a slice of a £15,000 funds pot.
£287,000 funding boost for Aberdeen Science Centre plans
Aberdeen Science Centre has received a six-figure funding boost from the Scottish Government.
Aberdeen funding cuts could be ‘catastrophic’ to community groups and charities
Proposed budget cuts would have a major impact on plans to create jobs and grow the city’s economy and be a “blow for the entire cultural sector”, Aberdeen tourism and culture bosses said today.
MSP urges Aberdeen groups to apply for funding
An Aberdeen MSP is encouraging community groups to apply for grant funding.
Pay-offs possible option to plug Aberdeenshire Council’s budget black hole
Council tax could also rise by 4.79% for residents across the region, with the council leader confirming discussions were still ongoing on whether to put this forward.
Housebuilder brings £57m boost to north-east economy
A housebuilder has delivered a £57 million boost to the north-east economy, according to a new report.
Aberdeen youth club given £3,700 boost to teach digital skills
An Aberdeen youth club has received a funding boost of more than £3,700 in a bid to teach digital skills to youngsters.
Aberdeen University teams up with Belfast in collaboration worth £5m
An Aberdeen university has teamed up with another institution in a collaboration worth £5 million.