Aberdeen City Council

Councillors have approved plans to increase public involvement in setting Aberdeen City Council’s future spending plans. The report on the lessons learned from the application of the council’s Budget Protocol during last year’s public consultation also recommended the development o

A new rent assistance fund to offer financial support to Aberdeen City Council tenants has been approved. Councillors from the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee welcomed the introduction of a £500k Rent Assistance Fund pilot funded from the 2024/25 Housing Revenue Account (H

Aberdeen City Council has lodged plans for 435 homes in principle.

The city centre, education, and an increased commitment to tackling inequalities were key themes of the annual Budget approved by Aberdeen City Council. As part of measures to help combat the cost-of-living crisis, councillors agreed to freeze Council Tax for 2024/25, allocate £1 million for n

Hundreds of council tenants in Aberdeen are to be relocated to alternative accommodation after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) panels were found in residential properties.

A resident in an Aberdeen home believed to contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has launched a petition calling for more support from the Scottish and UK governments. Approximately 500 homes in the Balnagask area of Torry are likely to be affected by the presence of the materia

People living in four Aberdeen communities are being invited to stand and represent their communities in upcoming Community Council elections. Elections will be held on Thursday 18 April in the following areas:

As part of a series of planned visits, members of Aberdeen City Council's Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee visited Aberdeen Cyrenians last week to hear from staff and volunteers.

Grampian Housing Association and Ark Housing Association, as well as other domestic and commercial customers in eligible properties in Torry, will be able to enter agreements to get their heating supplied by the Torry Heat Network.

City residents and businesses potentially affected by flooding are reminded 50% funded grants are available to install flooding property protection.

A new heat network for the community of Torry which can supply up to 800 homes and the new Greyhope School and Community Hub with low-cost energy has been awarded an £8.9 million Scottish Government grant.

People in Aberdeen affected by the cost of living crisis can continue to find help keeping warm and fed over the festive period. Facilities including Warm Spaces and foodbanks will remain open for anyone to use.

A homelessness programme backed by Prince William is to become part of Aberdeen’s flagship community improvement plan.

Rents for council homes in Aberdeen are to rise by 4.7% in response to rising maintenance and upgrade costs.

The results of Phase 2 of a consultation on Aberdeen City Council's budget options have been published. The month-long exercise, which closed on November 12, drew 2,654 responses.