Controversial plans for a multi-million pound crematorium near Daviot have been refused.
Plans for a giant 30 acre quarry near Huntly have been approved – but “devastated” villagers refuse to give up the fight against it.
Aberdeenshire Council’s budget is proposing a 10 per cent council tax rise, reduced flooding support and streets being plunged in darkness.
Aberdeenshire health chiefs have been asked to reconsider “brutal” budget cuts and charges amid threats they could potentially face legal action.
Clatt School near Huntly could be just weeks away from being closed to pupils forever.
Library buildings across Aberdeenshire are expected to remain open as community groups have rallied together to save their local services.
Plans for a controversial new crematorium near Daviot are still on the table despite fears services could be disrupted by banging noises next door.
Aspire Restaurant in Portsoy has been given the go-ahead to expand its kitchen and add a new seating area despite concerns over the loss of a tree.
Calls have been made to keep Macduff Library open to prevent nearly £100,000 of recent improvement works from being “put in the skip”.
Weather warnings for Storm Eowyn expected to bring more snow to Aberdeenshire, however the council was glad it didn’t come to anything.
Plans have been lodged to add spiked railings at Duff House in Banff in a bid to stop “loitering youths” from hanging around the historic mansion.
Aberdeenshire Council leader Gillian Owen admitted that setting the upcoming budget for the next year has been “tougher” than the last.
Aberdeenshire Council has been urged to put a “little bit more thought” into its plan to scrap gifts for residents marking special celebrations.
Aberdeenshire Council’s plan to save £500,000 by leasing out part of its Woodhill House HQ has been dashed after NHS Grampian pulled out of talks.
Council-owned car parks in Banff and Fraserburgh are to keep their free spaces due to concerns charging for them would harm the town centres.
Controversial plans for a new crematorium near Daviot are at risk of being thrown out as councillors claimed it was simply “in the wrong place”.
Aberdeenshire Council is asking residents to have their say on potential budget ideas such as cutting school staff and a 20 per cent council tax hike.
Aberdeenshire Council is considering closing and merging schools across the region as it looks to create a more “effective” education system.
Calls have been made to keep Aberdeenshire moving this winter despite fears a harsh cold snap could impact other vital services.
A former boat shed will be transformed into a new home despite fears it would look like a “sombre black shed”.