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Aberdeenshire Council
Mobile Covid-19 testing programme continues in Aberdeenshire
Mobile Covid-19 testing programme continues in Aberdeenshire
25 September 2021
Testing will be available across Aberdeenshire from Monday through to Friday, with collections also available for home test kits.
Successes of Turra loons celebrated
Successes of Turra loons celebrated
24 September 2021
A celebration event was held to share the successes of Conner Morrison and Keiran Walker.
Funding approved for Newburgh Village Public Hall
Funding approved for Newburgh Village Public Hall
23 September 2021
A north-east group will receive a funding boost from Aberdeenshire Council following approval from councillors.
Town centre health check to be extended to nine Aberdeenshire communities
Town centre health check to be extended to nine Aberdeenshire communities
22 September 2021
Nine town centres across Aberdeenshire are to benefit from a "health check" to assess a number of aspects.
Banff and Buchan MP joins increasing calls for Aberdeenshire recycling centre bookings to be scrapped
Banff and Buchan MP joins increasing calls for Aberdeenshire recycling centre bookings to be scrapped
21 September 2021
A review which will run until October 17 will assess the booking system and restrictions on vans and trailers.
Schools' futures on agenda
Schools' futures on agenda
21 September 2021
The potential closure and merger of Dales Park and Meethill will be considered at a full meeting of Aberdeenshire Council on Thursday.
Decision expected on the future of Peterhead schools
Decision expected on the future of Peterhead schools
21 September 2021
The potential closure and merger of Dales Park and Meethill will be considered at a full meeting of Aberdeenshire Council on Thursday.
Review of household recycling centres is launched by Aberdeenshire Council
Review of household recycling centres is launched by Aberdeenshire Council
20 September 2021
Aberdeenshire Council is encouraging every resident in the region to participate in a review of household recycling centres.
Mobile testing programme continues in Aberdeenshire
Mobile testing programme continues in Aberdeenshire
18 September 2021
Sites will be in operation again from Monday - Friday across the north-east offering testing and test collection.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire named host of UKinbound’s 2022 Annual Convention
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire named host of UKinbound’s 2022 Annual Convention
18 September 2021
The winning bid was submitted by VisitAberdeenshire, with the convention set to take place in September next year.
Former council roads depot in Banff to be remarketed for sale
Former council roads depot in Banff to be remarketed for sale
17 September 2021
The former Aberdeenshire Council roads depot at Tannery Street is to be remarketed for sale, it has been agreed by councillors.
Watch: Aberdeenshire youngsters Sounding Out project
Watch: Aberdeenshire youngsters Sounding Out project
17 September 2021
Their creative efforts will be showcased at Aden Park Theatre this weekend
Energy efficiency the focus as council marks Scottish Housing Day
Energy efficiency the focus as council marks Scottish Housing Day
15 September 2021
The efforts being made to improve energy efficiency in Aberdeenshire Council's housing stock were highlighted as part of Scottish Housing Day.
Staff shortages force Turriff leisure facilities to introduce new opening hours
Staff shortages force Turriff leisure facilities to introduce new opening hours
14 September 2021
Both the pool and the sports centre will now operate at reduced hours to ensure proper staff coverage.
Macduff Aquarium team host environmental talk as part of Climate Fringe Week
Macduff Aquarium team host environmental talk as part of Climate Fringe Week
12 September 2021
Climate Change: 'Our oceans and kelp' takes place at 4pm on September 21.
Mobile Covid-19 testing programme continues in Aberdeenshire
Mobile Covid-19 testing programme continues in Aberdeenshire
11 September 2021
Testing continues to be offered at various locations for people who do not have Covid-19 symptoms.
Aberdeenshire's affordable housing will focus principally on Formartine and Marr areas
Aberdeenshire's affordable housing will focus principally on Formartine and Marr areas
10 September 2021
A new report outlines expected council housing builds in the next two years as well as over £2.5 million raised in comuted fees from developers.
Aberdeenshire Councillors to consider the future of the Town Centre First Principle
Aberdeenshire Councillors to consider the future of the Town Centre First Principle
09 September 2021
Members of the council's area committees are being asked for feedback as the current policy has reached its five year term and is due for renewal.
Community Choices process in Peterhead leads to new traffic island installation
Community Choices process in Peterhead leads to new traffic island installation
09 September 2021
The winning initiatives included submissions from Peterhead Civic Pride, the Royal British Legion Scotland and Peterhead Men’s Shed.
New head of finance for Aberdeenshire Council
New head of finance for Aberdeenshire Council
07 September 2021
Mary Beattie who has been working in an interim capacity since January has now been appointed on a permanent basis.