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Campaigners fears over St Fergus solar farm bird deaths

07 June 2022
Campaigners fears over St Fergus solar farm bird deaths

Campaigners fears over St Fergus solar farm bird deaths

07 June 2022

Nature campaigners fear Scotland’s largest solar farm could lure birds to their death.


Fisherford and Easterfield primary schools mothballing to be extended

04 June 2022
Fisherford and Easterfield primary schools mothballing to be extended

Fisherford and Easterfield primary schools mothballing to be extended

04 June 2022

Councillors will be asked to start an options appraisal on the future of the two facilities.


Cafe plan for Port Erroll goes before committee

02 June 2022
Cafe plan for Port Erroll goes before committee

Cafe plan for Port Erroll goes before committee

02 June 2022

The proposed new venue, to be called the Harbour Dunes Cafe, would sit on ground previously used for drying fishing nets.


Macduff Legion plans withdrawn

17 May 2022
Macduff Legion plans withdrawn

Macduff Legion plans withdrawn

17 May 2022

A proposal to convert Macduff's old Royal British Legion building into flats has been withdrawn.


Housing development proposal unveiled for Westhill

13 May 2022
Housing development proposal unveiled for Westhill

Housing development proposal unveiled for Westhill

13 May 2022

One of the UK’s biggest homebuilders has unveiled plans to build 50 new homes on the edge of Westhill.


Flats proposal for former Banff Cruickshanks store resubmitted

13 May 2022
Flats proposal for former Banff Cruickshanks store resubmitted

Flats proposal for former Banff Cruickshanks store resubmitted

13 May 2022

The initial plan has been amended with nine flats proposed this time around instead of the original 13.


New chapter for former Aberdeenshire Provost

12 May 2022
New chapter for former Aberdeenshire Provost

New chapter for former Aberdeenshire Provost

12 May 2022

Former Provost and councillor Bill Howatson has stepped down after 23 years in public service.


Tributes paid to former colleagues as Aberdeenshire Council meets for the last time

29 April 2022
Tributes paid to former colleagues as Aberdeenshire Council meets for the last time

Tributes paid to former colleagues as Aberdeenshire Council meets for the last time

29 April 2022

Members paid their respects to the late Fergus Hood as well as several who are standing down including council leader Andy Kille.


Mothballed school closure at Longhaven moves a step closer

23 April 2022
Mothballed school closure at Longhaven moves a step closer

Mothballed school closure at Longhaven moves a step closer

23 April 2022

The fate of the Buchan school has been hanging in the balance for a number of years.


Ellon takeaway plans raise concerns with residents

22 April 2022
Ellon takeaway plans raise concerns with residents

Ellon takeaway plans raise concerns with residents

22 April 2022

A bid is being made to change part of the Greens of Ellon shop into a hot food outlet.


Housing plan for Newmachar golf club refused

21 April 2022
Housing plan for Newmachar golf club refused

Housing plan for Newmachar golf club refused

21 April 2022

The future of a north-east golf club hangs in the balance after the plans were refused.


Concerns raised over 800-home housing development for Peterhead

20 April 2022
Concerns raised over 800-home housing development for Peterhead

Concerns raised over 800-home housing development for Peterhead

20 April 2022

Residents have voiced their concerns over plans to build the houses on the outskirts of the town.


Fire report reveals Strom Arwen caused house blazes in Marr area

03 April 2022
Fire report reveals Strom Arwen caused house blazes in Marr area

Fire report reveals Strom Arwen caused house blazes in Marr area

03 April 2022

Open fires and wood burning stoves caused a number of accidental house fires in Marr following Storm Arwen.


Proposed new council offices and community facilities for Ellon to be assessed by councillors

18 March 2022
Proposed new council offices and community facilities for Ellon to be assessed by councillors

Proposed new council offices and community facilities for Ellon to be assessed by councillors

18 March 2022

Plans for new council offices and community facilities on the site of the old Ellon Academy could be given the go-ahead next week.


Council seeks ideas on increasing tree planting in the wake of storm damage

11 March 2022
Council seeks ideas on increasing tree planting in the wake of storm damage

Council seeks ideas on increasing tree planting in the wake of storm damage

11 March 2022

Around 36 hectares have been lost and with thousands of trees lost, a plan is needed to replant areas.


Councillors approve plans to extend Inverurie fitness centre

04 February 2022
Councillors approve plans to extend Inverurie fitness centre

Councillors approve plans to extend Inverurie fitness centre

04 February 2022

Plans to extend a north-east fitness centre have been given the go-ahead despite concerns over parking.


Action to be taken over predestrian crossing point in Ellon

03 February 2022
Action to be taken over predestrian crossing point in Ellon

Action to be taken over predestrian crossing point in Ellon

03 February 2022

Concern was expressed that the crossing near the former Ellon Academy site on Golf Road would be gone for good and not replaced.


Dog ban from council owned ground in Aberdeenshire to be considered

17 January 2022
Dog ban from council owned ground in Aberdeenshire to be considered

Dog ban from council owned ground in Aberdeenshire to be considered

17 January 2022

The issue was raised at the latest meeting of full council as issues remain around play parks and school playing fields.


Aberdeenshire Councillors say that there are "lessons to be learned" from the impact of Storm Arwen

14 January 2022
Aberdeenshire Councillors say that there are "lessons to be learned" from the impact of Storm Arwen

Aberdeenshire Councillors say that there are "lessons to be learned" from the impact of Storm Arwen

14 January 2022

A report detailing the impact of Storm Arwen and the local authority’s response went before a meeting of full council this week.


Councillors to consider active travel options for Kemnay to Kintore and Inverurie links

09 January 2022
Councillors to consider active travel options for Kemnay to Kintore and Inverurie links

Councillors to consider active travel options for Kemnay to Kintore and Inverurie links

09 January 2022

Three different routes were suggested to link Kemnay to Kintore and a further three had been proposed from Kemnay to Inverurie.


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