Aberdeen bypass more successful than anticipated, study suggests
The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) may be more efficient than anticipated when it comes to easing congestion in Scotland’s third largest city, according to new data.
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Aberdeen City Council spending under fire as £38m cuts loom
Opposition councillors have hit out at city leaders over looming cuts to vital services in next month’s budget.
Labour councillors suspended for 1,000 days over Tory coalition
A group of Aberdeen Labour councillors suspended after forming a coalition with the Conservatives have been out in the cold for 1,000 days.
£80 million of savings and 4.82% council tax increase as leaders warn of savage cuts for Aberdeen
Council leaders have warned the city faces another round of savage cuts as they try to find £80 million of savings over the next two years.
Heated debate over climate emergency at Aberdeen meeting
The failure to declare a climate emergency has been slammed by opposition councillors in the city.
Aberdeen’s heat and power projects curb emissions and cost
Tackling fuel poverty is one of the important strands of Aberdeen City Council’s anti-poverty strategy.
Emergency motion as First Aberdeen plan to axe city bus routes
Aberdeen leaders have prepared an emergency motion in a bid to scrap planned changes to city bus routes.
100-day countdown begins for reopening of Aberdeen Art Gallery
Council chiefs have started the 100-day countdown to the long-awaited reopening of the Aberdeen Art Gallery.
Step forward for plans to build 300 new council houses in Aberdeen
Work on a council housing development involving the construction of almost 300 new homes in Dyce will begin in the autumn.
Local authority would bid for First Bus services if ‘financially viable’ to Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Council would only make a bid to take over bus services in the city if it is “financially viable” to do so, it has been claimed.
Council co-leaders explain reasons behind Aberdeen’s new £30 garden waste charge
As controversy continues over a new £30 brown bin charge being introduced, Aberdeen City Council co-leaders Jenny Laing and Douglas Lumsden tell readers why they made the decision.
Aberdeen cycle event will show off Broad Street revamp
A major cycling race will give the city the opportunity to test out Broad Street for future events, a co-leader of the council has claimed.
Tour Series cycling event returns to Aberdeen with new route
The OVO Energy Tour Services circuit for this year has been launched – and will take in Broad Street.
Concern as key services in north-east under threat
Council leaders in the north-east have warned they will reach a point when providing certain services becomes “unsustainable”.
Thinktank boss aims to inspire Aberdeen’s leaders
The chairman of a leading thinktank is will visit the north-east with the aim of inspiring Aberdeen leaders.
How Aberdeen City Council’s budget will affect you
Residents across the city will see their council tax increase by 4.5% in a budget described as the “worst this city has ever seen”.
Aberdeen council co-leaders promise to protect £1.6 million fund which helps fight poverty
Aberdeen City Council’s co-leaders have vowed to protect a £1.6 million fund set up to tackle poverty and deprivation.
Aberdeen residents invited to have say on community justice
A survey to get residents’ views on community justice has been launched.
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.