OpenGraph Image for Council's SNP leader doubles down on bus gates and says scheme will be judged at ballot box

Council's SNP leader doubles down on bus gates and says scheme will be judged at ballot box

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/councils-snp-leader-doubles-down-on-bus-gates-and-says-scheme-will-be-judged-at-ballot-box

Aberdeen City Council's SNP leader Christian Allard has doubled down on the local authority's highly controversial bus gate strategy - and said they will be "judged" at the ballot box.

OpenGraph Image for Thursday, January 16, 2025: Today's business headlines

Thursday, January 16, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-january-16-2025-todays-business-headlines

Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.

OpenGraph Image for Stunning West End office building Bishop House hits market for £2million

Stunning West End office building Bishop House hits market for £2million

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/stunning-west-end-office-building-bishop-house-hits-market-for-2million

Bishop House, a spectacular office building on Carden Place in the West End of Aberdeen, is for sale - with a quoting price of £2million.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Miliband quango blocks new businesses from joining power grid

Market Watch: Miliband quango blocks new businesses from joining power grid

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-miliband-quango-blocks-new-businesses-from-joining-power-grid

A quango overseen by energy secretary, Ed Miliband has blocked new energy projects from joining the national grid.

OpenGraph Image for UK economy grows for first time in three months

UK economy grows for first time in three months

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uk-economy-grows-for-first-time-in-three-months

The UK economy grew for the first time since November, driven by a boost in trades for pub, restaurants and the construction industry.

OpenGraph Image for Miliband reveals Chamber influence secured job-saving North Sea tax break

Miliband reveals Chamber influence secured job-saving North Sea tax break

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/miliband-reveals-chamber-influence-secured-job-saving-north-sea-tax-break

Ed Miliband has revealed that dialogue with Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and OEUK helped secure a crucial tax relief which averted huge job losses in the North Sea.

OpenGraph Image for Lord Provost visit marks major milestone as 100-year charity reveals new brand identity

Lord Provost visit marks major milestone as 100-year charity reveals new brand identity

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/lord-provost-visit-marks-major-milestone-as-100-year-charity-reveals-new-brand-identity

The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Councillor Dr David Cameron, visited Aberdeen Lads Club Community Project’s (ALC) Tillydrone facility on Wednesday, January 15, as the charity marked a major milestone in its history - the unveiling of a new brand identity.

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Aker Solutions and Siemens Energy awarded full notice to proceed on Norfolk Vanguard West and East

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aker-solutions-and-siemens-energy-awarded-full-notice-to-proceed-on-norfolk-vanguard-west-and-east

Aker Solutions, in a consortium with Siemens Energy, has reached an important milestone by receiving the full notice to proceed from RWE for the Norfolk Vanguard West and East offshore wind farms.

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Thousands of people used free night bus services

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thousands-of-people-used-free-night-bus-services

More than 6,000 people used the services of free night buses from Aberdeen City Council which went to key destinations across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire at weekends in November and December and Hogmanay.

OpenGraph Image for Boost your workforce with RGU’s work-based learning

Boost your workforce with RGU’s work-based learning

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/boost-your-workforce-with-rgus-work-based-learning

Invest in the future of your business while empowering your workforce. Robert Gordon University offers fully funded graduate apprenticeships in business management and cyber security, with courses starting this February.

OpenGraph Image for Relay for Life Peterhead invites new teams to sign up

Relay for Life Peterhead invites new teams to sign up

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/relay-for-life-peterhead-invites-new-teams-to-sign-up

The 2024/25 Relay for Life season is well underway, and the fantastic Relay for Life Peterhead committee is inviting new teams to join it this year for 24 hours of fun and fundraising at Lord Catto Park, Peterhead on July 5 and 6.

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Essential estate planning to reduce tax liabilities before April 2026

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/essential-estate-planning-to-reduce-tax-liabilities-before-april-2026

Crucial estate and succession planning to minimize tax liabilities before they take effect in April 2026.