Aberdeen City Council
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Bin collection for mixed recycling (grey bin) will not finish this afternoon in Dyce.
Bin collection for general waste (smaller black bin) too in the city centre.
Please leave your bins out for collection tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Bin collection for general waste (smaller black bin) too in the city centre.
Please leave your bins out for collection tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Bin collection for mixed recycling (grey bin) will not finish this afternoon in Dyce.
Bin collection for general waste (smaller black bin) too in the city centre.
Please leave your bins out for collection tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Bin collection for general waste (smaller black bin) too in the city centre.
Please leave your bins out for collection tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Bookweek Scotland returns to Aberdeen libraries next week with a host of wonderful free events based on the theme of Friendship. https://orlo.uk/LAmIy
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Bookweek Scotland returns to Aberdeen libraries next week with a host of wonderful free events based on the theme of Friendship. https://orlo.uk/LAmIy
The Aberdeen Christmas Village is officially OPEN!!
Christmas in Aberdeen officially started today with the opening of the Christmas Village on Broad Street.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/r7ro6
Christmas in Aberdeen officially started today with the opening of the Christmas Village on Broad Street.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/r7ro6
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Aberdeen Christmas Village is officially OPEN!!
Christmas in Aberdeen officially started today with the opening of the Christmas Village on Broad Street.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/r7ro6
Christmas in Aberdeen officially started today with the opening of the Christmas Village on Broad Street.
Read more here: https://orlo.uk/r7ro6
Gritters will be out on the city’s main roads tonight for the first time this winter with temperatures predicted to go below 0C.
Road surface temperatures are forecast to be -0.9C so primary routes – the main roads – will be gritted from 7pm.
More 👉 https://orlo.uk/Xt0hb
Road surface temperatures are forecast to be -0.9C so primary routes – the main roads – will be gritted from 7pm.
More 👉 https://orlo.uk/Xt0hb
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Gritters will be out on the city’s main roads tonight for the first time this winter with temperatures predicted to go below 0C.
Road surface temperatures are forecast to be -0.9C so primary routes – the main roads – will be gritted from 7pm.
More 👉 https://orlo.uk/Xt0hb
Road surface temperatures are forecast to be -0.9C so primary routes – the main roads – will be gritted from 7pm.
More 👉 https://orlo.uk/Xt0hb
Collection of brown bins & mixed recycling (grey bins) will not finish today in Peterculter/Kingswells (rural route) & Bridge of Don.
Also for general waste (black bins) in Craigiebuckler/Langstracht/Countesswells.
Please leave bins out for tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Also for general waste (black bins) in Craigiebuckler/Langstracht/Countesswells.
Please leave bins out for tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Collection of brown bins & mixed recycling (grey bins) will not finish today in Peterculter/Kingswells (rural route) & Bridge of Don.
Also for general waste (black bins) in Craigiebuckler/Langstracht/Countesswells.
Please leave bins out for tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Also for general waste (black bins) in Craigiebuckler/Langstracht/Countesswells.
Please leave bins out for tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Come along to a drop-in session for the Wellington Road Junctions Improvements Project.
It is looking at walking, cycling, bus & freight transport improvements.
📍 Albyn Suite, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, Souter Head Rd, Cove Bay, AB12 3LF
📆 Tuesday 18 Nov 2025
⏰ 12noon - 7pm
It is looking at walking, cycling, bus & freight transport improvements.
📍 Albyn Suite, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, Souter Head Rd, Cove Bay, AB12 3LF
📆 Tuesday 18 Nov 2025
⏰ 12noon - 7pm
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Come along to a drop-in session for the Wellington Road Junctions Improvements Project.
It is looking at walking, cycling, bus & freight transport improvements.
📍 Albyn Suite, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, Souter Head Rd, Cove Bay, AB12 3LF
📆 Tuesday 18 Nov 2025
⏰ 12noon - 7pm
It is looking at walking, cycling, bus & freight transport improvements.
📍 Albyn Suite, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, Souter Head Rd, Cove Bay, AB12 3LF
📆 Tuesday 18 Nov 2025
⏰ 12noon - 7pm
Bin collection for brown bins will not finish this afternoon in the Bridge of Don.
Bin collection for general waste (black bin) will not complete in Cults & Peterculter.
Please leave these bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Bin collection for general waste (black bin) will not complete in Cults & Peterculter.
Please leave these bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Bin collection for brown bins will not finish this afternoon in the Bridge of Don.
Bin collection for general waste (black bin) will not complete in Cults & Peterculter.
Please leave these bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Bin collection for general waste (black bin) will not complete in Cults & Peterculter.
Please leave these bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
We understand how difficult it can be when your child doesn't want to go to school.
🫱🏻🫲🏽That's why Parent Club and your school are here for you and your child.
👉 For more info: https://orlo.uk/CJkYD
https://orlo.uk/px6an
#YouAreNotAlone
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We understand how difficult it can be when your child doesn't want to go to school.
🫱🏻🫲🏽That's why Parent Club and your school are here for you and your child.
👉 For more info: https://orlo.uk/CJkYD
https://orlo.uk/px6an
#YouAreNotAlone
Bin collection for brown bins will not finish this afternoon in the Cove and Kincorth areas.
Householders are asked to leave their bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Householders are asked to leave their bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Bin collection for brown bins will not finish this afternoon in the Cove and Kincorth areas.
Householders are asked to leave their bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Householders are asked to leave their bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Bin collection for brown bins will not finish this afternoon in the Garthdee and Ferryhill areas.
Householders are asked to leave their bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Householders are asked to leave their bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Bin collection for brown bins will not finish this afternoon in the Garthdee and Ferryhill areas.
Householders are asked to leave their bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Householders are asked to leave their bins out and they'll be collected tomorrow morning.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
More childminders needed in Aberdeen!
Thinking about a career that offers freedom, flexibility, and fits around your own family?
Childminding could be for you!
👉 To find out more including details of start-up grant, training and 1-2-1 support: https://orlo.uk/iChnT
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
More childminders needed in Aberdeen!
Thinking about a career that offers freedom, flexibility, and fits around your own family?
Childminding could be for you!
👉 To find out more including details of start-up grant, training and 1-2-1 support: https://orlo.uk/iChnT
🎉Big News! Seaton School is the first in Aberdeen to earn Reading Schools Gold Accreditation from the Scottish Book Trust! 🏅
🌟Pupils celebrated by dressing as their favourite book characters. 🌟
👏Well done to everyone at Seaton School.
👉 https://orlo.uk/p9HIR
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎉Big News! Seaton School is the first in Aberdeen to earn Reading Schools Gold Accreditation from the Scottish Book Trust! 🏅
🌟Pupils celebrated by dressing as their favourite book characters. 🌟
👏Well done to everyone at Seaton School.
👉 https://orlo.uk/p9HIR
Today is the last chance to vote for the 2025 People's Champion.
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/fPKoB
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/fPKoB
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today is the last chance to vote for the 2025 People's Champion.
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/fPKoB
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/fPKoB
More childminders needed in Aberdeen!
Thinking about a career that offers freedom, flexibility, and fits around your own family?
Childminding could be for you!
👉 To find out more including details of training and support grant: https://orlo.uk/mbtwX
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
More childminders needed in Aberdeen!
Thinking about a career that offers freedom, flexibility, and fits around your own family?
Childminding could be for you!
👉 To find out more including details of training and support grant: https://orlo.uk/mbtwX
The Rent Consultation closes tomorrow.
The Rent Consultation is the opportunity for you to have your say about how we charge rent and the way that rent is collected. The consultation closes tomorrow and you could win an Aberdeen Gift Card worth £50.
Take part today: https://orlo.uk/RY93y
The Rent Consultation is the opportunity for you to have your say about how we charge rent and the way that rent is collected. The consultation closes tomorrow and you could win an Aberdeen Gift Card worth £50.
Take part today: https://orlo.uk/RY93y
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Rent Consultation closes tomorrow.
The Rent Consultation is the opportunity for you to have your say about how we charge rent and the way that rent is collected. The consultation closes tomorrow and you could win an Aberdeen Gift Card worth £50.
Take part today: https://orlo.uk/RY93y
The Rent Consultation is the opportunity for you to have your say about how we charge rent and the way that rent is collected. The consultation closes tomorrow and you could win an Aberdeen Gift Card worth £50.
Take part today: https://orlo.uk/RY93y
*** Traffic update ***
Due to ongoing roadworks on Ellon Road, there will be a reduced parking provision between the Balgownie Road and Links Road junctions to the roundabout with North Donside Road for tonight’s Fireworks display.
Please use the Park and Ride where possible.
Due to ongoing roadworks on Ellon Road, there will be a reduced parking provision between the Balgownie Road and Links Road junctions to the roundabout with North Donside Road for tonight’s Fireworks display.
Please use the Park and Ride where possible.
November 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
*** Traffic update ***
Due to ongoing roadworks on Ellon Road, there will be a reduced parking provision between the Balgownie Road and Links Road junctions to the roundabout with North Donside Road for tonight’s Fireworks display.
Please use the Park and Ride where possible.
Due to ongoing roadworks on Ellon Road, there will be a reduced parking provision between the Balgownie Road and Links Road junctions to the roundabout with North Donside Road for tonight’s Fireworks display.
Please use the Park and Ride where possible.
Every morning can feel like a battle. If your child is struggling with school find support at https://orlo.uk/SGfHS
Behind every absence is a story - and yours matters. 💙
https://orlo.uk/UY29e
#YouAreNotAlone @parentclubscot
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Every morning can feel like a battle. If your child is struggling with school find support at https://orlo.uk/SGfHS
Behind every absence is a story - and yours matters. 💙
https://orlo.uk/UY29e
#YouAreNotAlone @parentclubscot
There’s still time to take part in the Rent Consultation.
We’d like to hear what you think about possible changes to how we charge rent and a potential rent increase for 2026/27.
Find out more and take part today: https://orlo.uk/NZbsQ
We’d like to hear what you think about possible changes to how we charge rent and a potential rent increase for 2026/27.
Find out more and take part today: https://orlo.uk/NZbsQ
November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
There’s still time to take part in the Rent Consultation.
We’d like to hear what you think about possible changes to how we charge rent and a potential rent increase for 2026/27.
Find out more and take part today: https://orlo.uk/NZbsQ
We’d like to hear what you think about possible changes to how we charge rent and a potential rent increase for 2026/27.
Find out more and take part today: https://orlo.uk/NZbsQ
There's still time to vote for this year's People Champion.
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/S9T8R
Voting will close at 5pm on Fri 7 November.
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/S9T8R
Voting will close at 5pm on Fri 7 November.
November 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
There's still time to vote for this year's People Champion.
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/S9T8R
Voting will close at 5pm on Fri 7 November.
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/S9T8R
Voting will close at 5pm on Fri 7 November.
We apologise that some brown bins in Bucksburn weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow. For updates visit https://orlo.uk/Aj2Fu
October 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We apologise that some brown bins in Bucksburn weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow. For updates visit https://orlo.uk/Aj2Fu
Three finalists for the People’s Champion 2025 category of Aberdeen City Council’s annual staff Star Awards have been announced.
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/ZvFkZ
Voting will close at 5pm on Fri 7 November.
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/ZvFkZ
Voting will close at 5pm on Fri 7 November.
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Three finalists for the People’s Champion 2025 category of Aberdeen City Council’s annual staff Star Awards have been announced.
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/ZvFkZ
Voting will close at 5pm on Fri 7 November.
Cast your vote today: https://orlo.uk/ZvFkZ
Voting will close at 5pm on Fri 7 November.
Well done to the catering team at Stoneywood School on their 5 star steak pie review! https://orlo.uk/IlB23
October 31, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Well done to the catering team at Stoneywood School on their 5 star steak pie review! https://orlo.uk/IlB23
Every morning can feel like a battle. The worry in your child's eyes. The knot in your stomach. If your child is struggling with school find support at https://orlo.uk/uzkTe
Behind every absence is a story - and yours matters. 💙
#YouAreNotAlone
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Every morning can feel like a battle. The worry in your child's eyes. The knot in your stomach. If your child is struggling with school find support at https://orlo.uk/uzkTe
Behind every absence is a story - and yours matters. 💙
#YouAreNotAlone
From today, residents looking to visit the recycling centre in Bridge of Don should visit our new site at Claymore Drive, AB23 8TU. For details of what you can bring to the new site, and to find a map showing the location, visit https://orlo.uk/nJplL
October 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
From today, residents looking to visit the recycling centre in Bridge of Don should visit our new site at Claymore Drive, AB23 8TU. For details of what you can bring to the new site, and to find a map showing the location, visit https://orlo.uk/nJplL
We apologise that some brown bins in Bridge of Don and Tillydrone weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow. For updates visit https://orlo.uk/1jbA6
October 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We apologise that some brown bins in Bridge of Don and Tillydrone weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow. For updates visit https://orlo.uk/1jbA6