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Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 12h

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

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 14h

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.

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 23h

Well done to the catering team at Stoneywood School on their 5 star steak pie review! https://orlo.uk/IlB23

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 1d

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

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 1d

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

Two people carrying an armchair with a spring sticking out of it to a recycling centre

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Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 2d

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

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 2d

The new Bridge of Don Recycling Centre at Claymore Drive will open tomorrow at 10am. Our recycling centres are open to Aberdeen residents only and proof of address will be needed for access. For information on all the recycling centres in Aberdeen visit https://orlo.uk/RHJVP

Two people carrying a broken TV to a recycling centre

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 3d

Council today agreed in principle to make an additional payment to private RAAC homeowners to reflect the impact it has had on the market value of their property, should they wish to sell their property to the Council on a voluntary basis.
More 👉 https://orlo.uk/MqOKs

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 3d

The new Bridge of Don Recycling Centre will open on Thursday 30 October. The site is located at Claymore Drive, Bridge of Don, AB23 8TU. For details of what you can bring to the new site, and to find a map showing the locations of all our recycling centres, visit https://orlo.uk/0a7bl

Two people carrying a fridge/freezer beside a sign that says "household waste and recycling centre"

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 4d

The new Bridge of Don Recycling Centre will open this Thurs. The site is located at Claymore Drive, Bridge of Don, AB23 8TU. For details of what you can bring to the new site, and to find a map showing the locations of all our recycling centres, visit https://orlo.uk/Sqf74

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 8d

*** TRAFFIC UPDATE ***
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has finished some of its work on West Tullos Road meaning it has reopened the road.
Please be aware there is a one-lane restriction on part of the road so there may be some traffic build-up yet.

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 8d

Take part in the Rent Consultation and share your views about possible changes to how we charge rent and a potential rent increase for 2026/27.

The consultation is open until 7 Nov and you could win one of 6 Aberdeen Gift Cards worth £50.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/jNY8t

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 9d

Council tenants are being encouraged to take part in a consultation to have their say on proposed changes to their rent.

The 2025 Rent Consultation, launched this week, proposes to increase rent by 12% for 2026/27.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/rqWJT

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 14d

Brown bins (garden and food waste) were not collected today in Belmuir Gardens and Sluie Drive in Dyce, and also in the Burnside and Stoneywood areas.
Householders are asked to leave these bins out and they will be collected tomorrow.
We apologise for any inconvenience.

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 15d

You can’t see DLD – but 1 in 14 people live with it.

Marischal College will light up in purple and yellow on Friday 17 October for #DLDday, raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder – a hidden lifelong condition affecting language and use.

🔗 https://orlo.uk/Mi7R5

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 16d

Residents are being asked to nominate an exceptional council employee or team to be crowned this year’s People’s Champion.

The People’s Champion is nominated and voted for by the public.

Read more here: https://orlo.uk/LStBM

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 18d

We apologise that some brown bins in the Morningside area were not emptied today. Affected citizens should leave their bins out and we’ll be back to empty them tomorrow.

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 18d

Christmas celebrations are set to return to the city again later this year, bringing a twinkle of festive magic.

Festive favourites will be returning including the Christmas Lights Parade, Aberdeen Christmas Village and Carol Concerts.

Read more here: https://orlo.uk/UfdBs

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 21d

Aberdeen’s fireworks display is set to light up the night skies again on Wednesday 5 November!

The display will be launched from the end of Port of Aberdeen’s North Pier with spectators able to watch from the southern end of the Esplanade.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/wXBnW

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 21d

#CPW25 - Tillydrone Information Day

📆Sat 11 Oct I ⏰11am-2pm I📍 Tillydrone Community Campus I 🆓 Free entry

Get debt advice, employment support & mental health resources.

🥣 Free soup & 🥪 sandwiches I Free family activities

#CPWABZ25

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 22d

Some mixed recycling bins in the Rubislaw area; brown bins in Countesswells and Airyhall; and general waste bins in Bridge of Don 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/G2STS

A mixed recycling wheele bin, general waste wheelie bin, and brown wheelie bin

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 22d

Families across Aberdeen are set to benefit from an enhanced winter clothing payment.

Anyone who has already received a school clothing grant in 2025/26 will automatically receive a £30 payment by the end of October.

Read more here: https://orlo.uk/URYNv

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 23d

Special day as new Riverbank school officially opens. https://orlo.uk/q7AzA

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 23d

#CPW25 - Tillydrone Information Day

📆Sat 11 Oct I ⏰11am-2pm I📍 Tillydrone Community Campus I 🆓 Free entry

Get debt advice, employment support & mental health resources.

🥣 Free soup & 🥪 sandwiches I Free family activities

#CPWABZ25

Aberdeen City Council @aberdeencc.bsky.social · 23d

The booking portal for the Household Waste and Recycling Centres will not be available today from 1pm to 4pm.
The booking system is getting computer software updates during that time.
We apologise for any inconvenience.