Aberdeenshire Council

WORK on building 64 homes in Pitmedden is to start after a close Council vote.

Parklands Care Homes have submitted an application for a 40 bed care home with associated housing on the outskirts of Turriff.

Newmachar United and Rothie Rovers are planning to improve their facilities for fans by erecting new stands at their grounds.

The Mill of Balmaud bridge on the U12S road near Strocherie has re-opened to traffic in the King Edward area.

Friends of Tarlair have appointed a project coordinator as their ambitious pavilion development shifts up a gear

Following a report to the Buchan area committee council officers are to look into speeding issues in Mintlaw.

Plans have been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council to create a new single storey lairage building within the Woodhead Brothers factory site in Turriff

Pupils from Macduff Primary School have helped plant wildflowers at the site of the newly refurbished Cross in the town.

A new fitness facility is set to be formed in the former Optimus engineering building in Arnhall Business Park in Westhill.

Aberdeenshire Council has revealed the costs for the mandatory licensing scheme for short-term lets which will soon come into force.

Councillors have voted to keep the current booking in system for waste sites in Inverurie, Insch and Westhill.

Aberdeenshire Council has reminded residents in the central Buchan area of the benefits of the A2B dial-a-bus service.

Aberdeenshire Council have closed the A920 between Riverside Road, Ellon and Mains of Esslemont for five days.

Aberdeenshire Council is hosting a Business Breakfast at the Vinery, Duff House Gardens, Banff, in association with Business Gateway.

An Ellon councillor has called for electric vehicle charging points in the town to finally start operating after they were installed back in March.

To allow Seivwright Bros Ltd to undertake essential sewer installation preparation, Brewery Road in Strichen will be shut for 14 days from November 7.

Organisations across Scotland have put in place a series of measures to protect communities from the effects of severe weather ahead of winter.

Two new gyms could be heading to the Garioch in Westhill and near Inverurie if they get support from local councillors next week.

The Scottish Government has been accused of having “no answer” to a teaching skills gap affecting north-east schools.

Aberdeenshire Council is encouraging residents to both carve and consume their pumpkins this Halloween to save money and reduce food waste.