Aberdeenshire Council

Controversial plans to form a rock aggregate quarry near Newmachar will be assessed by councillors again on Tuesday.

An application to convert part of the Greens of Ellon store into a hot food takeaway will go back before councillors on Tuesday.

Ellon Wheel Park is on the agenda for the upcoming Formartine Area Committee meeting.

The shop, owned by HM Singh Enterprises, wants to expand to improve shoppers' experience.

The A2B bus run will take place on Thursdays to connect residents in the Insch, Oyne and Auchleven area to Inverurie.

Aberdeenshire Council is preparing to replace all its remaining diamond lift bins in the Marr area.

The A939 road from Gairnshiel Lodge eastwards towards Ballater will be closed from Monday, August 22.

Two strikes of four days duration each are planned at the end of August and the start of September.

Area committees will be presented with the recommendations for scrutiny which include new housing sites in Echt, Newburgh, Inverurie and Turriff.

Applications are being welcomed for funding to support north-east community projects.

Kevin Murray Associates (KMA) will help Aberdeenshire Council develop a new vision and masterplan for the beach area in Fraserburgh.

THIS exam results day, new data shows that Aberdeenshire experienced a swell of exam entries this year, as attainment improves.

The ambitious bid focuses on the renovation and extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium, and the development of a cultural quarter in Peterhead.

Construction businesses can meet the buyers at Aberdeenshire Council in the Housing Section, Property and Facilities Management Sections.

Ellon Day Opportunities has celebrated its 30th anniversary.

A section of the route will be closed for five days from Monday, August 15.

Despite calls for membership it failed to attract a sufficient number of members to meet the minimum requirement.

Invercairn Community Council discussed the proposal for a cycle and footpath from Cairnbulg to Fraserburgh with MSP Karen Adam.

Grangepark in Peterhead has received high praise across all areas following an unannounced inspection in April.

THE top design competition has opened for nominations of local projects.