Welcome to Aberdeen City Council’s official Bluesky account where we share the latest news with you. Please make all reports on our website www.aberdeencity.gov.uk Social media guidance www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/socialmediaguide https://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mm4pymhnt72mThere is a three bedroom mid terrace house available on Leuchlands Drive, Bridge of Don, to purchase through the Low Cost Home Ownership Scheme. The property is available to qualifying purchasers at the fixed price of £137,145. For further information, visit https://orlo.uk/QuD7018 May 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4pymhnt72mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mlvbu5dad72qThe Council is transforming our schools with a multi-million pound investment programme. Share your views on what you think are the priorities for improving our school estate. To take part in our survey, visit https://orlo.uk/Os5x9 before the 2 July deadline. #schoolestate15 May 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvbu5dad72qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mloekz6jq32xNomination papers for people wanting to stand for the forthcoming George Street/Harbour by-election on Thursday 25 June 2026 are now available. There is also information from The Electoral Commission. The nomination papers and other useful information are available at https://orlo.uk/rNKXX12 May 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloekz6jq32xhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mlnytmxzfx2q*** ROADS UPDATE *** Scottish Water has completed its emergency works on Market Street. The traffic restrictions on Market Street have now been lifted. Please note the bus gates on Guild Street and Bridge Street, which were suspended during the works, have been reactivated.12 May 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnytmxzfx2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mlnxajvmyx2gThe new electric bikes are due to start arriving in the city next week as pavements are being painted for parking this week in preparation. Parking bays are being created in some places to ensure the Voi ebikes are returned to a designated area. More info 👉 https://orlo.uk/49pLH12 May 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnxajvmyx2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mlnrc6s4d22p 🚧 Traffic notice: Big Sing and Play 2026 Over 3,000 P4 pupils will gather at Duthie Park on 27 May. 🎶 Temporary road closures & parking restrictions will be in place 9am-2pm on Great Southern Rd & surrounding streets on the day. Plan ahead & follow signage. 👉 https://orlo.uk/8IUnh 12 May 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnrc6s4d22phttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mlejg3pklx2mThat’s the Scottish Parliament election counts all finished in Aberdeen. Congratulations to the new MSPs and thanks to all the election staff and helpers and hope they enjoy a well-earned rest at home. The Returning Officer has expressed her thanks at https://orlo.uk/5LKBk 08 May 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlejg3pklx2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mleg33xep625The full list of all the new MSPs voted in today and their constituencies can be viewed at https://orlo.uk/Jf5l9 #SP26Result 08 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleg33xep625https://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mleff3eomb2zThe final result of the #SP26 Scottish Parliament regional count is: Duncan Massey, Liam Kerr, Maggie Chapman, Mark Simpson, Michael Marra, Yi-Pei Chou Turvey, and Douglas Lumsden have been elected as MSPs for the NE Scotland Region. More at https://orlo.uk/h8VXt #SP26Result08 May 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleff3eomb2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mldyhgkiwg2q The result of the #SP26 Scottish Parliament election for Aberdeen Donside sees Jackie Dunbar elected as MSP. More information at https://orlo.uk/57MXA #SP26Result #AberdeenDonside 08 May 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldyhgkiwg2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mldvfiourd2m The result of the next #SP26 Scottish Parliament election count in Aberdeen is Stephen Mark Flynn has been elected as MSP for Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine Constituency. More information at https://orlo.uk/FWi5A #SP26Result #AberdeenDeesideandNorthKincardine 08 May 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldvfiourd2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mldrog6tdr27 The result of the first #SP26 Scottish Parliament election count in Aberdeen is Jack Middleton who has been elected as MSP for the Aberdeen Central constituency. More information at https://orlo.uk/jrlwM #SP26Result #AberdeenCentral08 May 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldrog6tdr27https://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mldg7linlg24More photos from the #SP26 Scottish Parliament election counts, which is well underway now. #aberdeenelectionoffice #localdemocracy 08 May 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldg7linlg24https://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mldd465hgm24That’s the counting started for the #SP26 Scottish Parliament elections at @pjlive.bsky.social. Stay tuned for the Aberdeen constituencies results today. #aberdeenelectionoffice #localdemocracy 08 May 2026 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldd465hgm24https://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mlc4latar22pThe polls for the Scottish Parliament election have now closed. The count will get underway at about 9am tomorrow at the @PandJLive arena, and the results will be posted on our website as soon as possible after they are declared. #aberdeenelectionoffice #localdemocracy 07 May 2026 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc4latar22phttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mlb64oobe32xForgotten to return your postal vote for the Scottish Parliament election today? Don't worry, you can hand it into any polling station in the city. Polling stations are open until 10pm & you can check locations at https://orlo.uk/p4CDR #aberdeenelectionoffice #localdemocracy 07 May 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb64oobe32xhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mlavqqmgfv2tPlease be aware photography is not allowed inside a polling place. Feel free to take your selfies outside the building beside the 'polling place' signs though!07 May 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlavqqmgfv2thttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mlanf3zfoi2qThere is a Council webpage which helps people with accessibility queries in the Scottish Parliament elections. The webpage includes wheelchair accessibility, support aids and staff support at polling stations and how to access spoken ballot papers. More information is at https://orlo.uk/GekbZ07 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlanf3zfoi2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mlajyxg2fx2vPolls are now open for the Scottish Parliament election – don’t forget to use your vote. Polling stations are open until 10pm tonight. Staff will be on hand to assist if you need any help. Large print sample ballot papers and tactile voting devices will also be available. 07 May 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlajyxg2fx2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3ml7f4ulncx24Polls will be open from 7am until 10pm tomorrow for voting in the Scottish Parliament election. If you are not sure where to vote, check where your polling station is at https://orlo.uk/E5PV1 06 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7f4ulncx24https://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3ml6r42bnpy2gWe have resolved the issues we were experiencing with our Contact Centre telephone lines. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.06 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6r42bnpy2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3ml6my5mkuh2p We are experiencing difficulties with our Contact Centre telephone lines. Citizens may be able to get through, but calls may end unexpectedly after the hold message. We are working to fix the issue as quickly as possible. 06 May 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6my5mkuh2phttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3ml64wcxsbm2x *** ROADS UPDATE *** 📢 Road restrictions continue due to emergency works To enable @scottishwater.bsky.social to carry out emergency works on Market Street a number of temporary road restrictions will remain in place until further notice. ➡️ Full details: https://orlo.uk/y4I09 06 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml64wcxsbm2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3ml4nx7wapd2mYou can check where polling stations are for the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday at https://orlo.uk/X70L105 May 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4nx7wapd2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mkzfzsm3sj2mIf you are not sure where to vote for the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday, check where your polling station is at https://orlo.uk/QYVxc04 May 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzfzsm3sj2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mkz42b4dfd2x *** ROADS UPDATE *** 📢 Road restrictions continue due to emergency works To enable @scottishwater.bsky.social to carry out emergency works on Market Street a number of temporary road restrictions will remain in place until further notice. ➡️ Full details: https://orlo.uk/urofq 04 May 2026 07:01 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkz42b4dfd2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mkwvliqmgi2qThere is a Council webpage which helps people with accessibility queries in the Scottish Parliament elections. The webpage includes wheelchair accessibility, support aids and staff support at polling stations and how to access spoken ballot papers. More information is at https://orlo.uk/Cv3we03 May 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkwvliqmgi2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mkuf5h474l24 *** ROADS UPDATE *** 📢 Road restrictions continue due to emergency works To enable @scottishwater.bsky.social to carry out emergency works on Market Street a number of temporary road restrictions will remain in place until further notice. ➡️ Full details: https://orlo.uk/nSWDb 02 May 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuf5h474l24https://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mkrriuubog2mAberdeen has been awarded two prestigious awards in the Scottish Event Awards. The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025 was yesterday awarded Best Large Festival and Best Brand Activation alongside Tweleve01 Events Ltd. Read more: https://orlo.uk/0S0np 01 May 2026 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrriuubog2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/aberdeencc.bsky.social/post/3mkrnw63sgf2mThe Council is transforming our schools with a multi-million pound investment programme. Share your views on what you think are the priorities for improving our school estate. To take part in our survey, visit https://orlo.uk/Zs4Dm before the 2 July deadline #schoolestate01 May 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:iegjk76qtf3hqnrtsjstts7w/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrnw63sgf2m