Aberdeen City Library Consultation

Aberdeen City Council are carrying out a consultation exercise into how Aberdeen’s library service can best meet the needs of those living in the city.

The consultation runs to 31 October 2023.

The findings of the consultation will be will be presented to the to Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee during the 2023/24 financial year and will inform options for Aberdeen’s future library provision.

Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee Convener, Councillor Miranda Radley, said: “This consultation is an opportunity for citizens to have their say on how Aberdeen City Council’s library service is delivered moving forward. Libraries are not just about borrowing books, they can also be a sources of information, help, events, and access to the internet.

“I would encourage everyone to have their say by taking part in the consultation so that our libraries can continue to best meet the needs of our communities in years to come.”

Vice convener Councillor Dell Henrickson said: “While our libraries continue to be important focal points for our communities, the services they provide and the needs of users are continuously evolving and that is why it is so important to seek the views of our stakeholders to shape and improve our Libraries and Information services for the future.”

To take part in the consultation, visit:

Aberdeen's future Library and Information Service survey - Aberdeen City Council - Citizen Space

Scottish Water Advisory

Scottish Water have advised that customers in Aberdeen may have noticed a change to the taste or smell of their water recently. This is due to the presence of a compound called Geosmin which has been detected in water supplies at the Invercannie Water Treatment Works.

Geosmin, a harmless naturally occurring organic compound associated with the breakdown of algae and other micro-organisms in the raw water sources, that can often appear after a period of dry, hot weather, followed by rainfall.

It has a distinct earthy, musty taste and odour and is present in some foods such as beetroot, spinach, and mushrooms. It contributes to the strong scent that occurs in the air when rain falls after a dry spell of weather or when soil is disturbed. Chilling the water, adding ice cubes, a slice of lemon, or a few drops of lemon juice may help reduce the odour and taste produced by geosmin and they have factsheet that can be downloaded by clicking here.

Scottish Water are carrying out ongoing operations at the water treatment works which is hoped will lead to a reduction in Geosmin levels and the associated taste and odour issues currently being experienced by some customers, while the water continues to be tested rigorously in our laboratories and we can confirm that it is safe to use as normal and does not pose a risk to public health.