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Farming: Funding support for flock and herd reviews announced

Farming: Funding support for flock and herd reviews announced

Farming: Funding support for flock and herd reviews announced

23 August 2023

Up to £1250 is being made available to help farmers consider health and welfare interventions that improve cattle and sheep performance.


MSPs call for "Urgent Review" of decarbonisation of rural homes plan

MSPs call for "Urgent Review" of decarbonisation of rural homes plan

MSPs call for "Urgent Review" of decarbonisation of rural homes plan

21 August 2023

A cross-party group of MSPs has written to the Scottish Government warning that proposals to restrict heating options will penalise rural communities.


New pay settlement reached between Scottish Government and junior doctors welcomed

New pay settlement reached between Scottish Government and junior doctors welcomed

New pay settlement reached between Scottish Government and junior doctors welcomed

20 August 2023

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has welcomed the new pay settlement reached between the Scottish Government and junior doctors.


Bank confirms talks over community banker sites in Aberdeenshire towns

Bank confirms talks over community banker sites in Aberdeenshire towns

Bank confirms talks over community banker sites in Aberdeenshire towns

17 August 2023

Aberdeenshire towns could see the creation of a community banker model following talks between finance bosses and the local MP.


Politicians told about farmers' top concerns at Turriff Show

Politicians told about farmers' top concerns at Turriff Show

Politicians told about farmers' top concerns at Turriff Show

17 August 2023

AT the 2023 Turriff Show, politicians heard straight from farmers what their biggest issues were.


First Minister's Podcast comments reiterate stance on A9 and A96 dualling

First Minister's Podcast comments reiterate stance on A9 and A96 dualling

First Minister's Podcast comments reiterate stance on A9 and A96 dualling

17 August 2023

The First Minister has reiterated the Scottish Government's position over the dualling of the A9 and A96 during a recent political podcast.


Pledge to improve links between job centres and seafood processing sector following labour shortages

Pledge to improve links between job centres and seafood processing sector following labour shortages

Pledge to improve links between job centres and seafood processing sector following labour shortages

17 August 2023

The UK Government Minister for Employment has pledged to look at how job centres can encourage local people to work in the seafood processing sector.


New figures on affordable homes built in Aberdeenshire welcomed

New figures on affordable homes built in Aberdeenshire welcomed

New figures on affordable homes built in Aberdeenshire welcomed

16 August 2023

MSP Gillian Martin has welcomed recent figures that show 3872 affordable and social homes have been completed in Aberdeenshire since 2007.


Concerns raised over new Aberdeenshire teachers missing out on STEM bursaries

Concerns raised over new Aberdeenshire teachers missing out on STEM bursaries

Concerns raised over new Aberdeenshire teachers missing out on STEM bursaries

16 August 2023

Warnings are being made of an Aberdeenshire science skills shortfall, after it emerged no local teaching candidates received bursaries last year.


AVA welcomes Minister to The Grow Free Community Foundation in Kemnay

AVA welcomes Minister to The Grow Free Community Foundation in Kemnay

AVA welcomes Minister to The Grow Free Community Foundation in Kemnay

14 August 2023

Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance, Tom Arthur paid a visit to The Grow Free Community Foundation near Kemnay to see grant aid in action


New Scottish fisheries measures announced for small vessels

New Scottish fisheries measures announced for small vessels

New Scottish fisheries measures announced for small vessels

14 August 2023

Proposals to introduce electronic tracking and monitoring technology to small fishing vessels will be consulted on as part of package of new measures.


Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

Politics: Progress on energy security and transition to net zero

14 August 2023

In his latest column, MP David Duguid looks at the announcements made during Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit to the area.


MP raises concern over House of Lords appointees

MP raises concern over House of Lords appointees

MP raises concern over House of Lords appointees

12 August 2023

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has expressed concern after the publication of a report on House of Lords appointees.


New bird flu response plan published by Scottish Government

New bird flu response plan published by Scottish Government

New bird flu response plan published by Scottish Government

11 August 2023

The Scottish Government has published a new plan which sets out the multi-agency approach to monitoring and mitigating the spread of avian flu.


Scottish Conservatives announce Harriet Cross as candidate for new Gordon and Buchan constituency

Scottish Conservatives announce Harriet Cross as candidate for new Gordon and Buchan constituency

Scottish Conservatives announce Harriet Cross as candidate for new Gordon and Buchan constituency

11 August 2023

The Scottish Conservatives have selected Harriet Cross as their candidate for the new Gordon and Buchan constituency for the next General Election.


Petition launched calling on Scottish Government to reverse cuts to north-east swimming pools and leisure centres

Petition launched calling on Scottish Government to reverse cuts to north-east swimming pools and leisure centres

Petition launched calling on Scottish Government to reverse cuts to north-east swimming pools and leisure centres

10 August 2023

A petition has been launched calling on Holyrood to provide councils with funding to reverse cuts to swimming pools and leisure centres.


MP calls for Scots Guards bearskin caps to be replaced with faux fur

MP calls for Scots Guards bearskin caps to be replaced with faux fur

MP calls for Scots Guards bearskin caps to be replaced with faux fur

08 August 2023

Gordon representative Richard Thomson and a group of MPs have sent a letter to the Ministry of Defence.


Politics: Making the most of the coast this summer

Politics: Making the most of the coast this summer

Politics: Making the most of the coast this summer

06 August 2023

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam puts the spotlight on the coastal communities she represents.


Aberdeenshire MP announces constituency election bid

Aberdeenshire MP announces constituency election bid

Aberdeenshire MP announces constituency election bid

04 August 2023

MP David Duguid is to stand as Scottish Conservative candidate for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East in next UK General Election.


Farming: Anger as UK Government delays border controls again

Farming: Anger as UK Government delays border controls again

Farming: Anger as UK Government delays border controls again

04 August 2023

Delays in post-Brexit border controls on animal and plant products imported from the EU will 'anger and appal' the sector says Union president.


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