The Scottish Government is carrying out a consultation on the use and regulation of fireworks.

I’m very pleased to wish a Happy New Year to the Chinese community in Aberdeen and beyond.

Aberdeen’s Liberal Democrat councillors have called on the City Council to publish as much of the information in the council’s budget information pack as possible.

The method of applying for school places in Aberdeen has changed – it now needs to be done online.

The company which operates the Aberdeen Bay wind farm is to run a community benefit fund which is open to community groups across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Happy New Year from local councillor Ian Yuill and the Mannofield, Airyhall, Braeside, Broomhill, Garthdee, Kaimhill and Ruthrieston Liberal Democrats.

Whilst most of us will be enjoying the Festive break, many people will be working over Christmas and New Year to keep the rest of us safe, secure and comfortable.

It’s worth remembering that Christmas and New Year may be an unhappy time for some people.

The Scottish Government’s new draft budget for 2019/20 proposes a massive cut to the money available to provide local council services. The Government funding proposed for Aberdeen City Council means that, once again, it will be the worst funded council in Scotland.

Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere is on Friday 21st December this year. The Winter Solstice is the day in the year which has the least amount of daylight.