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Local authority urged to reconsider celebratory gifts

Aberdeenshire Council has been urged to put a “little bit more thought” into its plan to scrap gifts for residents marking special celebrations.

Councillor joins Reform UK party

Banff councillor John Cox has joined Reform UK.

NHS Grampian pulls out of Woodhill House lease

Aberdeenshire Council’s plan to save £500,000 by leasing out part of its Woodhill House HQ has been dashed after NHS Grampian pulled out of talks.

More school closures across north-east as wintry weather continues

The weather has continued to force the closure of a number of north-east schools today.

Winter conditions continue to force north-east school closures

The weather has continued to see more schools across the north-east decide to close today.

Several Aberdeenshire schools remain closed amid wintry weather

The Gordon Schools in Huntly is one of several that won’t open in Aberdeenshire on Tuesday, January 7.

Local authority’s registration for primary one pupils set to open

Aberdeenshire Council’s registration week for primary one admission will take place from Monday, January 13 to Friday, January 17.

Several schools in Aberdeenshire to remain closed due to snow

A number of schools will remain closed on January 6 due to poor weather.

Provost looks back on 2024 achievements in New Year message

As 2024 draws to a close, Provost of Aberdeenshire Judy Whyte has reflected on the year.

Local authority developing a community wealth building strategy

Aberdeenshire Council is developing a new strategy to safeguard the local economy and make it more sustainable for the benefit of its communities.

Towns will retain their free parking spaces

Council-owned car parks in Banff and Fraserburgh are to keep their free spaces due to concerns charging for them would harm the town centres.

Bikes scheme set to bring festive joy to north-east needy kids

Hundreds of needy kids across the north-east will be getting a pedal-powered festive boost thanks to a charity initiative

Local authority leader reflects on past year

Aberdeenshire Council leader Councillor Gillian Owen has reflected on the past 12 months in her end of year message.

Substation project proposal is submitted to local authority

SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for the Greens 400kV substation project near New Deer.

Blow for crematorium proposal as it is rejected by councillors

Controversial plans for a new crematorium near Daviot are at risk of being thrown out as councillors claimed it was simply “in the wrong place”.

Nominations are sought for Inspiring Aberdeenshire awards

People are being urged to nominate ordinary folks making an extraordinary impact in their communities for the 2025 Inspiring Aberdeenshire awards.

Future of library services will be focus of local authority events

Discussions around the future delivery of library services in a number of communities are to take place across Aberdeenshire.

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Local authority urged to reconsider celebratory gifts

Councillor joins Reform UK party

Councillor joins Reform UK party

NHS Grampian pulls out of Woodhill House lease

NHS Grampian pulls out of Woodhill House lease

More school closures across north-east as wintry weather continues

More school closures across north-east as wintry weather continues

Winter conditions continue to force north-east school closures

Winter conditions continue to force north-east school closures

Several Aberdeenshire schools remain closed amid wintry weather

Several Aberdeenshire schools remain closed amid wintry weather

Local authority’s registration for primary one pupils set to open

Local authority’s registration for primary one pupils set to open

Several schools in Aberdeenshire to remain closed due to snow

Several schools in Aberdeenshire to remain closed due to snow

Provost looks back on 2024 achievements in New Year message

Provost looks back on 2024 achievements in New Year message

Local authority developing a community wealth building strategy

Local authority developing a community wealth building strategy

Towns will retain their free parking spaces

Towns will retain their free parking spaces

Bikes scheme set to bring festive joy to north-east needy kids

Bikes scheme set to bring festive joy to north-east needy kids

Local authority leader reflects on past year

Local authority leader reflects on past year

Substation project proposal is submitted to local authority

Substation project proposal is submitted to local authority

Blow for crematorium proposal as it is rejected by councillors

Blow for crematorium proposal as it is rejected by councillors

Nominations are sought for Inspiring Aberdeenshire awards

Nominations are sought for Inspiring Aberdeenshire awards

Future of library services will be focus of local authority events

Future of library services will be focus of local authority events

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