Marischal College will be lit up tonight to mark the return of Aberdeen Science Festival to the city, with pink and green representing the festival’s brand colours. For more information and to book tickets, visit https://orlo.uk/DivkV

Pupils and staff at Hanover Street School celebrated the completion of their newly refurbished playground on Thursday (18 Sep). They were joined by the generous donors who helped make it possible including local charity Lifestars. ❤️ 👏🏼 Thank you to everyone involved.

Grants of up to £15,000 have been made available to support local organisations and individuals deliver cultural and creative projects across Aberdeen. Read more here: https://orlo.uk/DvBqm

Yes, it's that time of year already - city residents can apply for a free one-tonne community salt bag from today (Thursday 18 September). ✅ The deadline for applying is Sunday 26 October 2025 after which applications will not be processed More information is at https://orlo.uk/4HOAu

🎼 Aberdeen’s Music Service hits a high note! More opportunities, more creativity, more joy for young musicians. Coming soon: P1-P3 choir, rock band, string ensemble and pro orchestra collabs! 👉🏼 Find out more: https://orlo.uk/CZLVK

📢 Exciting news for Northfield! Plans for a brand-new secondary school and community hub have taken a major step forward. 👉🏼 For more information: https://orlo.uk/uXUpy #EducationMatters #AberdeenCityCouncil #NorthfieldAcademy #CommunityHub

📢 Aberdeen City Council has approved the Community Learning & Development Plan 2025-2030! It's focused on tackling poverty, boosting skills & improving wellbeing across our communities. 👉🏼 Read more at https://orlo.uk/Cjqgz #Aberdeen #CommunityLearning #CLDPlan #TransformingLives

Traffic will not be able to enter or leave the Union Street end of Belmont Street from next Tuesday for resurfacing as part of works to Union Street Central. The temporary restriction is from Tuesday 23 September to Sunday 22 March 2026. More 👉 https://orlo.uk/dL7m5

The success of Aberdeen’s Care Experienced Young People was celebrated at a special ceremony at Get Active Westburn yesterday. Read more here: https://orlo.uk/JsRac

Residents in Aberdeen & the North of Scotland are asked to be prepared for flooding before it happens. Flooding can happen quickly, damage homes & disrupt travel however you can be flood-ready. As part of a multi-Council Get Set September campaign 👉 https://orlo.uk/djw5v

*** Severe erosion - Donmouth Local Nature Reserve *** People are asked to avoid the north and south shore of the Donmouth Local Nature Reserve as several areas are experiencing severe erosion. Please avoid these areas as there is risk of surface material giving way.

A new digital alarm system, recently introduced to help keep vulnerable citizens safe in their homes, has been recognised nationally. Read more here: https://orlo.uk/5wL01

We are currently seeing some delays to bin collections. For updates visit https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/bins-waste-and-recycling/disruptions-bin-services. Please help keep family, neighbours and friends informed if they're not online. We apologise for the delays.

Aberdeen’s roads and pavements are to be prioritised for gritting with an anticipated spend of £1.57million for the 2025/2026 winter. To find out more visit: https://orlo.uk/7PXfv

£2m+ funding boost for east city centre. https://orlo.uk/nuF0q

We apologise that some general waste bins in Sunnybank and Torry, and mixed recycling and brown bins in Cults and Culter weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow.

We have resolved the technical issues with Housing Online that we were experiencing earlier. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with Housing Online and ask customers to please try logging in later. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will we post further updates when available.

Several schemes are planned or in place to encourage pupils to walk, wheel, cycle, or use public transport for school travel. To find out more visit: https://orlo.uk/8Qok1

The Council is inviting you to share your creative ideas to help shape the long-term development of the city. If you have some innovative thoughts you’d like to share, then we’d love to hear from you. To take part visit https://orlo.uk/goc6s between now and October 2025.

Hazlehead Household Waste and Recycling Centre will open one hour later today (Monday), at 11am, due to upgrade works. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Hazlehead Household Waste and Recycling Centre will open one hour later tomorrow (Monday), at 11am, due to upgrade works. We apologise for the inconvenience.

A series of special open days will go ahead next week to mark Scottish Learning Disability Awareness Week. The events will be held at The Vaccination Centre in Aberdeen's Bon Accord Centre from 8-14th September. More information can be found here: https://orlo.uk/S4oA3

We apologise that some mixed recycling and brown bins in Mugiemoss, Dyce, and Bucksburn weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow. https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/bins-waste-and-recycling/disruptions-bin-services.

We have resolved the technical issues with Housing Online that we were experiencing earlier. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with Housing Online and ask customers to please try logging in later. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will we post further updates when available.

*** Flood alert *** SEPA has issued a flood alert for Aberdeen & the North East. ✅ Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself & your property. 👉 https://orlo.uk/AZsKG 📞 SEPA's Floodline on Floodline on 0345 988 1188

*** Weather warning *** There is a Met Office yellow weather warning for heavy rain covering Aberdeen & the North East TODAY. Heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption in a few places from 12midday to 9pm. Latest info 👉 https://orlo.uk/biV08

Discover more about a career in childminding in Aberdeen at tomorrow evening's free online event https://orlo.uk/E7t19 @ScotChildmind

We apologise that we are currently seeing some delays to bin collections. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them the following day. For updates visit https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/bins-waste-and-recycling/disruptions-bin-services.

Some general waste bins in Bucksburn/Dyce, and mixed recycling and garden waste in City Centre/Summerhill weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow. 👉🏼 Updates: https://orlo.uk/NxsoG

Travel and traffic arrangements will be in place during the Offshore Europe 2025 exhibition, which takes place in Aberdeen from Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 September at P&J Live.  Find out more: https://orlo.uk/87e1j

Council funding to enable Digital Support for Business Programme, https://orlo.uk/PJ09O

ABZWorks Jobs Fair announced for next month. https://orlo.uk/XeaMH

We apologise that some general waste bins in Bridge of Don, and recycling and brown bins in Kingswells, Queens Road, Countesswells, and Hazlehead weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back tomorrow.

Some mixed recycling and brown bins in Cults and Culter weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow. Updates: https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/bins-waste-and-recycling/disruptions-bin-services. We apologise for the delay.

📢 @aberdeencc.bsky.social Free Breakfast Club provision is doubling! 🥣 76,000 free breakfasts will be delivered in 2025/26 thanks to Scottish Government Bright Start Breakfasts funding. 10 primary schools now serve up to 40 breakfasts per school day. https://orlo.uk/OzqjZ

The Council is inviting you to share your creative ideas to help shape the long-term development of the city. If you have some innovative thoughts you’d like to share, then we’d love to hear from you. To take part visit https://orlo.uk/Ba586 between now and October 2025.

📢 @aberdeencc.bsky.social is expanding access to free school meals. From today (25 Aug) S1-S3 pupils receiving the Scottish Child Payment will be eligible for Free School Meals. ✅ supporting more than 1,400 young people and saving families £450 per child per year. https://orlo.uk/s7owe

New images of the centrepiece of Aberdeen’s beachfront regeneration project are revealed today showing the play area in its full glory – with a competition to come to give the area its official name. More 👉 https://orlo.uk/7YnzC

Council recognised for tackling gender inequality and violence against women in the workplace https://orlo.uk/JQ7Au

📢 EMA 2025/26 applications now open! 💷 Get £30/week if you’re 16+ and staying in school or college. ✅ Born 1 Mar 2006 – 28 Feb 2010 ✅ Household income less than £24,421 (1 child) / £26,884 (2+ children) 📆 Payments start Aug or Jan 🔗 Apply now: https://orlo.uk/UlEqo

A total of 18 new traders and landlords have been allocated grant funding from the Union Street Empty Shops Grant, two years since its launch. Read more here: https://orlo.uk/prMV0

📆 New school year starts Tue 19 Aug 2025! ⏰ Mornings can be hectic – especially after summer. 👉 Get practical tips from Parent Club to ease back into routine: https://orlo.uk/lcmHj #ParentClubScotland #GetReadyForSchool #BackToSchool

We apologise that some brown bins in the city centre weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow. For updates visit https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/bins-waste-and-recycling/disruptions-bin-services.

If you need to use more than one bin for your garden waste, today is the last chance to buy permits to ensure they will arrive in time for the new permit year, starting on Monday 1 September.   Permits are available at https://orlo.uk/ux3uQ

📆 New school year starts Tue 19 Aug 2025! Even the most confident P7 may be a wee bit worried about starting S1. 🔗 For tips and advice on what you can do to help smooth the transition and ease any nerves they may have, visit: https://orlo.uk/6vqHj #ParentClubScotland

Some mixed recycling and brown wheelie bins in Kincorth weren’t emptied today. Affected residents should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow. For updates check https://orlo.uk/7tq68 We apologise for the delays and thank you for your patience.

Does your child start primary school next week? The first day of primary school is a big event in every child’s life and for their parents and carers too. 👉 For top tips and advice to help your wee one prepare, visit Parent Club https://orlo.uk/t4JQm #SchoolReady #ParentClubScoltand

Have your say on the future of Hazlehead Cemetery! Join @aberdeencc.bsky.social for a drop-in consultation tomorrow! 📍 Hazlehead Academy, Aberdeen 📆 Wed 13 Aug ⏰ 3.30pm-7.30pm View plans, ask questions & share your views. 💻 https://orlo.uk/rE398 📆 Closes: Fri 15 Aug