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Review of Aberdeenshire janitorial staff could see cuts in Ellon and Fraserburgh

07 February 2024
Review of Aberdeenshire janitorial staff could see cuts in Ellon and Fraserburgh

Review of Aberdeenshire janitorial staff could see cuts in Ellon and Fraserburgh

07 February 2024

Cuts are expected in the Fraserburgh, Ellon, Inverurie and Stonehaven clusters with increases in Turriff and Alford after review.


Aberdeenshire Council pledges to keep libraries and pools open despite budget issues

31 January 2024
Aberdeenshire Council pledges to keep libraries and pools open despite budget issues

Aberdeenshire Council pledges to keep libraries and pools open despite budget issues

31 January 2024

The local authority may have to plug a £67 million gap, meaning some “tough decisions” will need to be made in the weeks to come.


Dinnet farm shop plan gets councillors seal of approval

30 January 2024
Dinnet farm shop plan gets councillors seal of approval

Dinnet farm shop plan gets councillors seal of approval

30 January 2024

A new farm shop and cafe near Dinnet aimed at bringing a much-needed economic boost to rural Deeside has been approved.


Newburgh housing plan approved despite fears it would "alter the character" of the town

26 January 2024
Newburgh housing plan approved despite fears it would "alter the character" of the town

Newburgh housing plan approved despite fears it would "alter the character" of the town

26 January 2024

A masterplan to bring up to 160 new homes to the outskirts of Newburgh has been approved despite fears it would “alter the character” of the town.


Aberdeenshire Council could axe unfilled vacancies in an effort to plug £67 million budget gap

25 January 2024
Aberdeenshire Council could axe unfilled vacancies in an effort to plug £67 million budget gap

Aberdeenshire Council could axe unfilled vacancies in an effort to plug £67 million budget gap

25 January 2024

Aberdeenshire may slash the amount of salt the council buys and axe unfilled vacancies in a bid to plug its estimated £67 million budget gap.


Uncertain future for rural schools in Aberdeenshire

18 January 2024
Uncertain future for rural schools in Aberdeenshire

Uncertain future for rural schools in Aberdeenshire

18 January 2024

With 33 Aberdeenshire schools operating half empty at half empty or less they may be in the firing line as cuts will need to be made to save cash.


Aberdeenshire Council writes-off nearly £300,000 in wages overpayments

12 January 2024
Aberdeenshire Council writes-off nearly £300,000 in wages overpayments

Aberdeenshire Council writes-off nearly £300,000 in wages overpayments

12 January 2024

Local authority officers identified a loss of £273,728 that had built up over the last 14 years which could not be reclaimed.


Huntly woman's equestrian holiday home plan gets full approval

22 December 2023
Huntly woman's equestrian holiday home plan gets full approval

Huntly woman's equestrian holiday home plan gets full approval

22 December 2023

A “unique” project that will allow animal-loving tourists to take their dogs and horses along on a trip with them is to be built at Logie Newton Farm.


Councillors approve new AWPR drive-thru coffee shop

12 December 2023
Councillors approve new AWPR drive-thru coffee shop

Councillors approve new AWPR drive-thru coffee shop

12 December 2023

A new petrol station and drive-thru coffee shop is set to be built on the outskirts of Stonehaven next to the A90/A92 interchange.


Aberdeenshire Council declines offer to purchase Peterhead church

07 December 2023
Aberdeenshire Council declines offer to purchase Peterhead church

Aberdeenshire Council declines offer to purchase Peterhead church

07 December 2023

Aberdeenshire Council was given the opportunity to purchase the historic Muckle Kirk in Peterhead but ultimately decided not to take it on.


Developer says Aberdeenshire planning delays could double the cost of St Combs tourism project

01 December 2023
Developer says Aberdeenshire planning delays could double the cost of St Combs tourism project

Developer says Aberdeenshire planning delays could double the cost of St Combs tourism project

01 December 2023

Conrad Ritchie unveiled his ambition to build a new holiday haven after the popular Tufted Duck at St Combs venue was demolished in 2021.


New path to be named in honour of former Ellon Academy rector and councillor

24 November 2023
New path to be named in honour of former Ellon Academy rector and councillor

New path to be named in honour of former Ellon Academy rector and councillor

24 November 2023

Former Ellon Academy rector and councillor Alan Cameron will have his legacy honoured with a path in the town named after him.


Peterhead firm given green light for fish processing factory expansion

18 November 2023
Peterhead firm given green light for fish processing factory expansion

Peterhead firm given green light for fish processing factory expansion

18 November 2023

Northbay Pelagic has been given permission to expand its Peterhead site in a move that will see an extension added to the producer’s cold storage.


Global religious group's plans to build new church hall in Ellon are approved

15 November 2023
Global religious group's plans to build new church hall in Ellon are approved

Global religious group's plans to build new church hall in Ellon are approved

15 November 2023

A religious group with a large global following has been given the go-ahead to build a new church hall in Ellon – but who are they?


Six months on and Fraserburgh school site car ban shows signs of progress

13 November 2023
Six months on and Fraserburgh school site car ban shows signs of progress

Six months on and Fraserburgh school site car ban shows signs of progress

13 November 2023

A ban on vehicles around South Park School in Fraserburgh during certain times of the day is having a positive effect the first results have shown.


Green light for new Fraserburgh primary school

09 November 2023
Green light for new Fraserburgh primary school

Green light for new Fraserburgh primary school

09 November 2023

Councillors have approved plans to build a new £18 million state-of-the-art primary school in Fraserburgh.


Westhill councillor avoids suspension over online comments

31 October 2023
Westhill councillor avoids suspension over online comments

Westhill councillor avoids suspension over online comments

31 October 2023

An Aberdeenshire councillor has avoided suspension after branding an online blogger as “scum” and “toxic”.


Popular Huntly restaurant set for new expansion

21 October 2023
Popular Huntly restaurant set for new expansion

Popular Huntly restaurant set for new expansion

21 October 2023

The Bank Cafe and Restaurant in Huntly has been given the green light to expand into the former Bank of Scotland branch next door.


Popular Turriff hotel set for major service offering expansion

20 October 2023
Popular Turriff hotel set for major service offering expansion

Popular Turriff hotel set for major service offering expansion

20 October 2023

Customers of a much-loved Turriff hotel will now be able to enjoy a drink outdoors and even have tasty treats delivered to their door.


Alford rehab clinic plans approved despite fears from neighbours

18 October 2023
Alford rehab clinic plans approved despite fears from neighbours

Alford rehab clinic plans approved despite fears from neighbours

18 October 2023

Plans to convert a former Alford care home at Muir of Fowlis into a rehab clinic have been given the go-ahead by planners.


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