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Aberdeenshire Council

Funding will be axed for some ‘fixed route’ bus journeys.

Funding to be withdrawn for 19 North east bus routes

Residents in Porthlethen and Newtonhill can now enjoy faster broadband speeds. (Pic: Jim Payne)
Residents in Porthlethen and Newtonhill can now enjoy faster broadband speeds. (Pic: Jim Payne)

GoFibre full fibre connectivity now live in Portlethen and Newtonhill

Aberdeenshire is a mecca for local people and visitors alike.
Aberdeenshire is a mecca for local people and visitors alike.

Council remains committed to tourism as it prepares to welcome visitors for the ...

The new Wickes retail warehouse will be the latest addition to Arnhall Business Park.
The new Wickes retail warehouse will be the latest addition to Arnhall Business Park.

Westhill Wickes store granted approval

Bill Gibb's family with Banff and Buchan Area Committee chair Cllr Doreen Mair (left) and Communities Committee chair Cllr Anne Stirling (right), accompanied by Chris Reid (centre) of the Fraserburgh Heritage Centre which has done so much to recognise and promote Bill’s work and tremendous legacy.
Bill Gibb's family with Banff and Buchan Area Committee chair Cllr Doreen Mair (left) and Communities Committee chair Cllr Anne Stirling (right), accompanied by Chris Reid (centre) of the Fraserburgh Heritage Centre which has done so much to recognise and promote Bill’s work and tremendous legacy.

Fraserburgh development to be named after iconic fashion designer

Knight Frank is concerned about the prospect of 'creating quite different systems only a few miles apart'. Picture: contributed.
Knight Frank is concerned about the prospect of 'creating quite different systems only a few miles apart'. Picture: contributed.

Forthcoming changes to Scots property relief could create 'uneven playing field'

Plans have been lodged to convert the former post office and art gallery.
Plans have been lodged to convert the former post office and art gallery.

Plans to turn former gallery into family home

Electric vehicle charging tariffs will increase from April.
Electric vehicle charging tariffs will increase from April.

EV tariff changes to deliver larger, sustainable network

At the start of the 2023/24 budget process, officers estimated that the budget gap was around £66m adrift of where it needed to be.
At the start of the 2023/24 budget process, officers estimated that the budget gap was around £66m adrift of where it needed to be.

Aberdeenshire Council budgets set for the coming year

Norman was a long-standing resident and businessman in Longside and served on the Community Council for a number of years.
Norman was a long-standing resident and businessman in Longside and served on the Community Council for a number of years.

Sad day as councillors pay tribute to Norman

An artist impression of the new crematorium at the Elsick Estate
An artist impression of the new crematorium at the Elsick Estate

Plans for Chapleton crematorium put on hold

More than 250 businesses across the region have now signed up.
More than 250 businesses across the region have now signed up.

More than 250 businesses now signed up to Aberdeenshire Loves Local Gift Card

Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison launches new Parent Club campaign
Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison launches new Parent Club campaign

Parents in Aberdeenshire urged to seek help with employment

The new orange-lidded bin is for tins, cans, foil, aerosols, food and drinks cartons as well as plastic bottles, pots, tubs, and trays.
The new orange-lidded bin is for tins, cans, foil, aerosols, food and drinks cartons as well as plastic bottles, pots, tubs, and trays.

20,000 bins readied for kerbside recycling and waste collection changes

Peterhead Community Campus plans to be formally submitted by Aberdeenshire Counc...

Inspectors praised the articulate and friendly young people.
Inspectors praised the articulate and friendly young people.

Mintlaw Academy gets glowing report

Councillor Sam Payne at Kemnay Academy
Councillor Sam Payne at Kemnay Academy

Kemnay Academy bus park gets the green light

The site, which is surrounded by the Insch Golf Club course, will have space for 21 static caravans
The site, which is surrounded by the Insch Golf Club course, will have space for 21 static caravans

Green light for Insch caravan park

Laurencekirk mum Amanda Greig is behind the plans for this new facility at Chapelton
Laurencekirk mum Amanda Greig is behind the plans for this new facility at Chapelton

Ambitious plans for life skills facility unveiled

Jenny Milne, Founder and Director, the Scottish Rural and Islands Transport Community CIC
Jenny Milne, Founder and Director, the Scottish Rural and Islands Transport Community CIC

The Uber of the bus world can provide a vital service for rural communities - Je...

The new store will be on the site of the former Garioch Health Centre.
The new store will be on the site of the former Garioch Health Centre.

Green light given for Inverurie Farmfoods store

Council teams are already cutting back growth of trees and shrubs.
Council teams are already cutting back growth of trees and shrubs.

Time to ensure vegetation is not impacting carriageways or lighting

The Active Schools programme offers free sport and physical activity sessions for children and young people.
The Active Schools programme offers free sport and physical activity sessions for children and young people.

Funding ensures further four years of Active Schools programme

Cala plan to build 50 new homes on ground to the north of Burnland Park.
Cala plan to build 50 new homes on ground to the north of Burnland Park.

Westhill homes decision deferred to allow for site visit

Councillors have backed plans for the council to support community composting.
Councillors have backed plans for the council to support community composting.

Aberdeenshire Council look at ways to deal with garden waste

Cala Homes has unveiled plans to build 117 new houses on the outskirts of the village.
Cala Homes has unveiled plans to build 117 new houses on the outskirts of the village.

New homes planned for Newmachar

Deeside Dental Care will take over the empty Love Beauty unit.
Deeside Dental Care will take over the empty Love Beauty unit.

Banchory dentist given approval

The online consultation will close on May 11.
The online consultation will close on May 11.

Consultation starts on developing the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2028

A sample of tenants were consulted on the possibility of a rent freeze, or rises of 2.5% or 5%.
A sample of tenants were consulted on the possibility of a rent freeze, or rises of 2.5% or 5%.

Aberdeenshire Council to be asked to limit rent increase

Under the initiative, the electric bikes will be available to hire from both Peterhead and Fraserburgh leisure centres, Ellon Community Campus, MACBI at Mintlaw and Aden Country Park.
Under the initiative, the electric bikes will be available to hire from both Peterhead and Fraserburgh leisure centres, Ellon Community Campus, MACBI at Mintlaw and Aden Country Park.

Enjoy Formartine and Buchan Way on an e-bike

The event will be held at the Palace Hotel in Peterhead.
The event will be held at the Palace Hotel in Peterhead.

Get help for your business

Plans for the Old Mill Inn site have been refused for a second time.
Plans for the Old Mill Inn site have been refused for a second time.

Old Mill Inn plans refused for second time

Replacing Foveran School is one option the council is considering
Replacing Foveran School is one option the council is considering

New schools considered for South Formartine

Glenshire Developments plan to turn unused storage space to the rear of Greens of Ellon into a new gym.
Glenshire Developments plan to turn unused storage space to the rear of Greens of Ellon into a new gym.

Ellon gym plans deferred for now

Gritters have been in constant use for more than 60 days across the region.
Gritters have been in constant use for more than 60 days across the region.

Aberdeenshire Council expected to exceed winter budget

The Heathery Haven completed steps.
The Heathery Haven completed steps.

Access improvements made to Aberdeenshire’s Coastal Path at Heathery Haven

The first phase of the project will see the development of replacement facilities on the Kinmundy site for the existing Peterhead Academy, Anna Ritchie, Dales Park and Meethill schools,
The first phase of the project will see the development of replacement facilities on the Kinmundy site for the existing Peterhead Academy, Anna Ritchie, Dales Park and Meethill schools,

Campus plan to be progressed

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland, Minister John Lamont outside Arbuthnot House in Peterhead.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland, Minister John Lamont outside Arbuthnot House in Peterhead.

Cultural quarter plan for funding

Mackie Academy Rugby Football Club's bid to take over Forest Park has been refused.
Mackie Academy Rugby Football Club's bid to take over Forest Park has been refused.

Rugby club's plan for Stonehaven park refused

The Plan is part of a strategic approach at a national level to tackle the issue with the available resources.
The Plan is part of a strategic approach at a national level to tackle the issue with the available resources.

Six-year North East Local Flood Risk Management Plan published

The Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2023 will direct decision-making on all land-use planning issues and planning applications across Aberdeenshire over the next five years.
The Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2023 will direct decision-making on all land-use planning issues and planning applications across Aberdeenshire over the next five years.

Aberdeenshire Council adopts Local Development Plan 2023

The Ready2Go service will be withdrawn from April.
The Ready2Go service will be withdrawn from April.

Ready2Go Around Inverurie bus service to be withdrawn

Find out more about Peterhead Community Council
Find out more about Peterhead Community Council

Community council rises from the ashes in 2023

Cruden Bay residents will get their bins emptied this Saturday (January 7).
Cruden Bay residents will get their bins emptied this Saturday (January 7).

Council squeezes in extra bin collection for Bay

Cala has submitted plans to build 157 new homes at Conglass, Inverurie.
Cala has submitted plans to build 157 new homes at Conglass, Inverurie.

Cala submits plans to build new homes in Inverurie

Guests staying at the castle will now be able to enjoy an alcoholic drink with their meals.
Guests staying at the castle will now be able to enjoy an alcoholic drink with their meals.

Alcohol licence ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​granted for Leslie Cas...

The minibus service operates to Banchory from Lumphanan and Torphins.
The minibus service operates to Banchory from Lumphanan and Torphins.

Free A2B dial-a-bus minibus service operating in Banchory area

Staff at Elrick Nursery were praised for giving “nurturing care and support” to youngsters.
Staff at Elrick Nursery were praised for giving “nurturing care and support” to youngsters.

North east nurseries receive Care Inspectorate visits

Councillor Sam Payne will be campaigning for a timetabled service in Insch to be reinstated.
Councillor Sam Payne will be campaigning for a timetabled service in Insch to be reinstated.

Calls for return of timetabled Insch bus service

The charity will create a £300,000 bike track in the park.
The charity will create a £300,000 bike track in the park.

Alford charity handed part of Haughton Park by Aberdeenshire Council

Artist impression of the new care home.
Artist impression of the new care home.

Banchory care home appeal approved by Scottish ministers

The website is quick to navigate and will make it easier for people to plan their visit to the park.
The website is quick to navigate and will make it easier for people to plan their visit to the park.

Aden Country Park launches new website

A weather warning has been extended for much of Scotland
A weather warning has been extended for much of Scotland

Snow causes travel chaos for some with weather alerts in place amid Arctic blast

The Old Mill Inn was reduced to rubble following a devastating fire in February last year.
The Old Mill Inn was reduced to rubble following a devastating fire in February last year.

Site visit planned for historic North east hotel

Four areas have been earmarked for potential flood scheme works.
Four areas have been earmarked for potential flood scheme works.

Approval sought for £70 million flood plan

Vandals have caused around £5,500 worth of damage at the site of the roadworks.
Vandals have caused around £5,500 worth of damage at the site of the roadworks.

Safety signs damaged and stolen and workforce abused as St Combs road improveme...

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Sturgeon officially tenders resignation as First Minister to King Charles III

Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours
Timberyard in Edinburgh. The Michelin Guide says: The Scandic-influenced menu offers ‘bites’, ‘small’ and ‘large’ sizes, with some home-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on distinct, punchy flavours

Two Edinburgh restaurants win first Michelin Stars