Aberdeen City Council7 days agoFraudster who embezzled £1m to pay council £104,000Michael Paterson exploited his position in Aberdeen Council to take the money over 17 years.7 days agoNE, Orkney & Shetland8 days agoDog fouling crackdown issues two fines in two monthsAberdeen City Council brought in a private firm to help deal with rising complaints about the problem.8 days agoNE, Orkney & Shetland24 Apr 2025Hospital staff granted two-year car park reprieveStaff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary can continue using its main patient and visitor car park.24 Apr 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland31 Mar 2025Council staff back strike over fire and rehire plansStrikes with the potential to disrupt services such as cleansing, funerals and social work could be called.31 Mar 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland11 Mar 2025Phased demolition of faulty concrete homes agreedAberdeen City Council intends to demolish and rebuild more than 500 properties in the Balnagask area.11 Mar 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland5 Mar 2025Aberdeen agrees council tax increase of 9.85%Officials had been recommending 11% but the SNP and Lib Dem administration proposed the lower rise. 5 Mar 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland26 Feb 2025Moray's council tax to rise by 10%For an average band D property, the increase means an annual bill of £1,573.76, up from £1,430.69.26 Feb 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland21 Feb 2025Phased reopening for fire-hit schoolAbout 60 firefighters were called to Dyce Academy after the blaze broke out.21 Feb 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland17 Feb 2025Council reveals slow progress on faulty concrete homesOnly four of 138 Aberdeen owners have indicated they will accept offers for their Raac-affected property.17 Feb 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland...