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.
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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.
Security to be stepped up at two Aberdeen schools after vandal attacks
A local authority in Aberdeen has today said it will heighten security at two closed school sites after community leaders raised concerns.
Suspended Aberdeen councillors ‘unlikely’ to learn fate this year
A group of suspended Aberdeen councillors are “unlikely” to learn their fate this year, according to a senior Labour politician.
Aberdeen council identifies 370 posts going in bid to save £10 million
Aberdeen City Council has identified the posts which will be lost in a bid to save more than £10 million.
Plans for new Aberdeen schools approved despite budget concerns
Councillors have approved outline business cases to deliver four primary schools across Aberdeen – despite concerns over the exact costings.
Work on Union Terrace Gardens could start by end of year
The co-leader of Aberdeen City Council today said he hopes work will start on the redevelopment of Union Terrace Gardens by the end of the year – but could not guarantee it.
Missing letters a bad sign at new Aberdeen academy
Letters from the sign of a new £47 million secondary school have mysteriously gone missing – just days before the academy is due to open.
Almost £1 million paid out to Aberdeen councillors in salaries and expenses over last year
Aberdeen councillors were paid almost £1 million in the last year.
Calls for crossing to be installed near new Aberdeen school … but officers recommend councillors don’t progress with plan
A call has been made for a crossing to be installed at a busy road ahead of the opening of a new academy.
SNP demands to know if Labour councillors are in party, or out
A call has been made for the Scottish Labour leader to confirm the status of suspended councillors seen marching alongside a party MSP under a Labour banner at the weekend.
Work to be carried out on flood-hit Aberdeen road
Work to alleviate flooding on an Aberdeen road is to be undertaken following a councillor’s call for action.
Aberdeen council under fire from union for appointing employment consultant as it plans to cut up to 370 jobs
A union boss has today said it “beggars belief” Aberdeen City Council has hired a new employment consultant as it looks to cut up to 370 posts.
Disappointment over delays in installation of Aberdeen street lights
A councillor has said he is disappointed over delays in the installation of “much-needed” street lights.
Aberdeen council in call for business rates support for fish processing industry
Aberdeen City Council will write to the Scottish Government asking them to provide business rates support for the fish processing industry.
Opposition leaders call for Tories to look at coalition deal after Labour comments
Opposition parties today called on the Conservatives to look again at the coalition deal, saying they had been treated as Labour’s “lapdogs”.
Aberdeen City Council sets aside £30,000 for 75 new uniforms
Aberdeen City Council was today accused of “squandering money” after setting aside £30,000 for 75 new staff uniforms.
Councillor’s call for action to finish ‘eyesore’ cycleway
An Aberdeen councillor has called for action over an unfinished cycleway.
Aberdeen councillor vows action against speeding lorries
A Councillor has pledged to tackle the speed of lorries on an Aberdeen road.
SNP leader cautious about future of Aberdeen after Labour and Tory agreement
Aberdeen SNP leader Stephen Flynn has branded the actions of the city council's new ruling coalition "the worst of the worst".
New Tory leader wants parties to work together in order to ensure brighter future in Aberdeen
The newly-appointed Conservative leader has said the new administration really wants to "stand up" against the Scottish Government to get a "fairer funding deal for the city".
Aberdeen finance chief denies owning land involved in £200k repair row
Aberdeen finance boss Willie Young has denied owning a piece of land at the centre of a £200,000 repair bill row.
Labour rebranded ‘Aberdeen Labour’ ahead of local elections
Scottish Labour has officially launched its campaign for local elections with a digital mobile van that will be seen around the city.
Councillor hits out at decision not to rename two Aberdeen streets
A councillor today said elected members ignored the results of a consultation into a street name change.
Election 2016: Recount in Aberdeen after candidate’s sister found to be counting votes
A recount was called at the North-east regional list count when the sister of Aberdeen Central and regional list candidate Lewis Macdonald was found to have been counting votes in his ballot.
SNP demand probe into Aberdeen’s Third Don Crossing
The new leader of the SNP group in Aberdeen today called for a review of the building of the Third Don Crossing.
Call for review on safety at Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens
A call has been made for safety improvements in Union Terrace Gardens.
Aberdeen SNP group announces new leader
The new leader of the main opposition party at Aberdeen City Council was announced today.
War of words over new Aberdeen secondary school
A POLITICAL row broke out today over the delivery of a new secondary school in Aberdeen.