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Baird and Anchor hospital projects under scrutiny

02 June 2023
Baird and Anchor hospital projects under scrutiny

Baird and Anchor hospital projects under scrutiny

02 June 2023

The Scottish Government has said it will step in and pay an additional £16m for the project and cover costs that may occur if any redesign is needed.


Port Erroll boat shed plan gets councillors approval

01 June 2023
Port Erroll boat shed plan gets councillors approval

Port Erroll boat shed plan gets councillors approval

01 June 2023

A new boat shed will be built near Port Erroll Harbour despite fears it would have a negative impact on the historic landscape.


Change of use for Westhill guest house approved by councillors

31 May 2023
Change of use for Westhill guest house approved by councillors

Change of use for Westhill guest house approved by councillors

31 May 2023

A long-established guest house in Westhill will soon close its doors to guests and be transformed into a family home.


Alcohol sales expansion plan refused for Port Paper Shop

29 May 2023
Alcohol sales expansion plan refused for Port Paper Shop

Alcohol sales expansion plan refused for Port Paper Shop

29 May 2023

A Port Elphinstone shop has been told it cannot expand its alcohol sales over fears it could put school children at risk of harm.


McDonald's moves forward with Ellon outlet plan

24 May 2023
McDonald's moves forward with Ellon outlet plan

McDonald's moves forward with Ellon outlet plan

24 May 2023

Global fast food giant McDonald’s has formally submitted plans for a new drive-thru in Ellon.


Tory insiders claim ousting of leader will bring harmony to Aberdeenshire Council

23 May 2023
Tory insiders claim ousting of leader will bring harmony to Aberdeenshire Council

Tory insiders claim ousting of leader will bring harmony to Aberdeenshire Council

23 May 2023

The Troup councillor, who is still in the post until a formal meeting takes place, was replaced by Gillian Owen at the helm of the Conservative group


Peak time traffic ban at Aberdeenshire schools could be extended

16 May 2023
Peak time traffic ban at Aberdeenshire schools could be extended

Peak time traffic ban at Aberdeenshire schools could be extended

16 May 2023

A trial traffic ban at a Fraserburgh school could be introduced at other locations around Aberdeenshire if it is deemed a success.


Support for north-east coastal improvement projects is welcomed

15 May 2023
Support for north-east coastal improvement projects is welcomed

Support for north-east coastal improvement projects is welcomed

15 May 2023

Two initiatives aimed at improving the north-east coast will receive more than £75,000 in funding support from Aberdeenshire Council.


Further Echt homes plan goes ahead in the face of flooding concerns

15 May 2023
Further Echt homes plan goes ahead in the face of flooding concerns

Further Echt homes plan goes ahead in the face of flooding concerns

15 May 2023

A Scottish housebuilder has been given the green light to build a third development at Echt despite concerns it would “exacerbate” flooding issues.


Fears over useage for interactive Ellon treasure trail

12 May 2023
Fears over useage for interactive Ellon treasure trail

Fears over useage for interactive Ellon treasure trail

12 May 2023

Aberdeenshire Council will launch an innovative virtual treasure trail in Ellon next month despite fears people may not use it.


Aberdeenshire councillor astounded by pothole repair blunder

11 May 2023
Aberdeenshire councillor astounded by pothole repair blunder

Aberdeenshire councillor astounded by pothole repair blunder

11 May 2023

Geva Blackett “couldn’t believe it” when she realised a pothole in need of repair had been ignored while workers filled a smaller cavity inches away.


Councillors back new iteration of Inverurie abattoir housing plan

10 May 2023
Councillors back new iteration of Inverurie abattoir housing plan

Councillors back new iteration of Inverurie abattoir housing plan

10 May 2023

A fresh set of plans to demolish the Scotbeef abattoir in Inverurie to make way for 50 homes have been backed by councillors.


Fraserburgh Bowling Club's future is secured

09 May 2023
Fraserburgh Bowling Club's future is secured

Fraserburgh Bowling Club's future is secured

09 May 2023

Fraserburgh West End Bowling Club have signed a 99-year lease for the ground from Aberdeenshire Council.


Concerns for Pennan after increase of tourist accommodation

06 May 2023
Concerns for Pennan after increase of tourist accommodation

Concerns for Pennan after increase of tourist accommodation

06 May 2023

There are fears that a rise in tourist accommodation could eventually leave the famous village completely abandoned.


Banff luxury lodge plans denied over family home fears

03 May 2023
Banff luxury lodge plans denied over family home fears

Banff luxury lodge plans denied over family home fears

03 May 2023

Plans for a luxury holiday lodge near Banff have been thrown out over fears the property may become a family home in the future.


Ellon fitness firm presses ahead after council blunder

29 April 2023
Ellon fitness firm presses ahead after council blunder

Ellon fitness firm presses ahead after council blunder

29 April 2023

A fitness firm are pressing ahead with their plans to open a new gym in Ellon next week even though it was refused by councillors.


Food truck approval for Ellon Aldi site

28 April 2023
Food truck approval for Ellon Aldi site

Food truck approval for Ellon Aldi site

28 April 2023

A takeaway food truck will set up shop in the car park of Ellon’s Aldi supermarket after getting the go-ahead by councillors.


Councillors approve Balmedie school catchment area changes

28 April 2023
Councillors approve Balmedie school catchment area changes

Councillors approve Balmedie school catchment area changes

28 April 2023

Formartine councillors have given their support to plans that would see the current Balmedie School catchment area amended to include Blackdog.


Kintore energy storage site gets the green light

19 April 2023
Kintore energy storage site gets the green light

Kintore energy storage site gets the green light

19 April 2023

Councillors have backed plans for a battery energy storage facility near Kintore that could store enough energy to power 115,000 homes.


Aberdeenshire battlefield home plan gets council approval

18 April 2023
Aberdeenshire battlefield home plan gets council approval

Aberdeenshire battlefield home plan gets council approval

18 April 2023

Plans to build a new house on a historic 15th Century Aberdeenshire battlefield near Inverurie have been backed by councillors.


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