Aberdeenshire Council

The council's infrastructure services committee has made no objection with regards to an application seeking to build a solar park near Crimond.

Ellon sheltered housing Slater Court is celebrating 40 years of being 'home'.

Community work is being supported in Collieston, Methlick and Tarves thanks to the area committee budget.

The Initiatives Fund will offer up to £500 for projects which promote the development of community-based initiatives in the Garioch.

A public meeting will take place on Monday evening for those affected by digital connectivity issues in the Turriff area.

Councillors have backed plans to build a solar farm on land at Kincraig near Foveran.

A major refurbishment of the 18th century Macduff Cross has been completed.

The Leisure Centre will say farewell to the Amazone play facility as new play and interactive equipment is installed.

A proposal for a solar farm to be built on land at Kincraig near Foveran will be assessed by councillors on Tuesday.

Through Live Life Essentials, people can access, for free, eBooks, mobile device charging, showers in leisure venues and use computers.

The vote was split 49 - 78 in favour of not continuing with the levy.

The plan has a focus on buildings, fleet, and street lighting which account for more than 90 per cent of its current carbon footprint.

Aberdeenshire councillors have voted against plans to return the ancient Book of Deer back to its “rightful home” for good.

Stuart Pratt was presented with his award by Buchan Area Committee chair, councillor Dianne Beagrie for his service to the Boys Brigade.

Despite overwhelming opposition to retaining the booking system and falling recycling centre use, officers are still pressing for it to be retained.

A trio of house builders has been given a five year extension to start work on a major housing development first proposed in 2013.

Seven Garioch based projects have been awarded a share of cash from Aberdeenshire Council’s Energy Efficiency Fund.

The council will accept four tyres until March 31, 2023 and thereafter four tyres per financial year at a cost of £2.50 per tyre.

The events, which coincide with Challenge Poverty Week, will be held in Peterhead, Turriff, Inverurie and Stonehaven.

Residents are being encouraged to participate in a new pilot project which will seek to promote and encourage active travel.