Aberdeen residents invited to have say on community justice
A survey to get residents’ views on community justice has been launched.
Jenny Laing
Aberdeen community groups and unions tell of shock at size of cuts
Community groups and trade unions across Aberdeen have spoken of their “shock” after being told the city faces cuts of up to £50 million.
Aberdeen council leaders want powers to be devolved to tackle budget cuts
Aberdeen council leaders want powers to be devolved to local government in a bid to tackle budget cuts.
Aberdeen can’t rule out council tax rise of 4.79%
The Scottish budget deal agreed yesterday saw a 3% cap on a council tax rise increase, giving councils across the country the option to raise council tax by up to 4.79%.
Tourist tax could be used to promote Aberdeen, claims co-leader
Money raised from a proposed tourist tax could be ring-fenced to help promote the city, according to claims from the co-leader of Aberdeen City Council.
Call for party talks on Aberdeen City Council budget cuts
Aberdeen City Council co-leaders have called for urgent cross-party talks over cuts to their budget.
North-east residents face 3% rise in council tax as revenue grant cut by Holyrood
North-east residents were today facing a 3% rise in their council tax bills as it emerged cuts could be made to frontline services.
Council chief happy as Aberdeen youth crime drops by nearly 50%
Youth crime in Aberdeen has fallen by almost half in the past year.
Aberdeen council in plea for £20 million to help businesses
The Finance Secretary has been asked to give Aberdeen an extra £20 million in a bid to help struggling businesses stay afloat.
Aberdeen councillors bed down for Social Bite’s Sleep in the Park
Aberdeen's council leaders are gearing up to take part in a charity sleepout.
Aberdeen council blocks letters to teachers in pay row
Aberdeen council leaders have chosen not to send out letters to teachers across the city over an ongoing pay wrangle.
Aberdeen council leader calls for new powers to boost economy
Ms Laing told attendees the council wants more fiscal responsibilities in order to grow its own tax base, including powers over a tourist tax, business rates and air passenger duty.
More than £500,000 set aside for young carers in Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Council has committed more than half a million pounds to commission a service for young carers along with a grant scheme.
Oil and gas firm to move into Aberdeen city centre offices
An oil and gas service company is expected to be the next occupant of a new city centre office and leisure development.
Video and gallery: Council leaders praise new Aberdeen school
Council chiefs have hailed a new £13 million Aberdeen school as “fabulous” during a visit.
Event to be held to encourage residents to get involved in Aberdeen community councils
Opportunities to join community councils throughout Aberdeen will be under the spotlight at two information sessions this month.
Council co-leaders ‘blown away’ by £47m Aberdeen academy
A new £47 million secondary school in Aberdeen opened its doors to give a first glimpse at the facilities pupils can look forward to at the start of the new term.
Employers urged to sign up for recruitment event in Aberdeen
Aberdeen businesses are being encouraged to sign up to a recruitment event.
Decision over Aberdeen’s Labour rebels referred to National Constitutional Committee
Labour has still to decide if nine rebel Aberdeen councillors who defied former leader Kezia Dugdale to go into a coalition with the Conservatives should be kicked out of the party.
Aberdeen council co-leader defends suspended Labour councillors ahead of decision
Aberdeen City Council's co-leader has written to the chair of Labour calling for support for nine councillors currently suspended by the party.
Suspended Aberdeen councillors could be kicked out of party next month
Nine Aberdeen councillors could be kicked out of their party next month in a row over an “unauthorised deal” with the Conservatives.
RBS to move into Aberdeen’s Marischal Square
A major bank will occupy space in the £107 million Marischal Square development.
Talks plea to government to start negotiations on getting hold of more city deal cash
Aberdeen City Council leaders have called on the Scottish Government to start talks over delivering a second city region deal.
Pigs do fly – and they’ve helped Aberdeen pupils win award
An Aberdeen primary school has received an award for a creative environmental project.
Cruise ship to be first to dock at Aberdeen’s new £350 million harbour
A cruise ship bound for Aberdeen from Amsterdam will be the first to dock at a new £350 million harbour, the Evening Express can reveal today.
Weekend of celebrations set to mark historic Aberdeen bypass
A celebration of transport past, present and future will take place as part of family fun days to mark the new Aberdeen bypass, it was announced today.
Rejection of £50 million Union Terrace Gardens plan was ‘tragedy’ says Sir Ian
A entrepreneur worth billions has expressed his disappointment that Aberdeen did not benefit more from the North Sea oil boom.
Labour accused of ‘complete lack of leadership’ as fate of nine suspended Aberdeen councillors still hangs in the balance
Today marks one year to the day since nine Aberdeen councillors were suspended from the Scottish Labour Party for entering into a power-sharing pact with the Conservatives.
Council hands £600,000 cash to seven vital Aberdeen charities to continue their work
Aberdeen City Council has handed seven “vital” community groups nearly £600,000.
Councillors approve Aberdeen housing project
A local authority is to explore new methods of meeting demand for housing as part of wider plans to provide 2,000 new council homes.