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Vote in Aberdeenshire's Design Awards 2012.
Nomination forms are available for download from Aberdeenshire Council's website here. The categories are Business; Conservation; Craftsmanship; Housing; Public Art, Rural Landscape Development and Sustainability.
The arrival of winter can bring a number of challenges for individuals and communities.
Make sure your home, your health, your community and your travel arrangements are all prepared for the winter months and the disruption it may bring.
Business Rates/Non Domestic Rates is a tax on business properties and other miscellaneous subjects for example car parks or bus shelters. The amount you pay is calculated by multiplying the Rateable Value of the property by the National Rates Poundage.
Councillors will meet next Thursday (February 9, 2012) to consider a five year budget for Aberdeenshire Council and agree a balanced budget for the next three years.
Councillors will meet next Thursday (February 9, 2012) to set the council's housing revenue budget, including rents and charges for the next year.
Companies in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen and Moray are being reminded that they have until Valentine's Day to submit entries to the 22nd Grampian Food Forum Innovation awards.
The Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council has agreed to transfer the former Peterhead Maritime Heritage Centre to Banff and Buchan College.
Two new electrical appliance recycling banks will be installed in Port Elphinstone and Insch by Aberdeenshire Council on Wednesday (February 1) as part of a trial to allow people to recycle small items such as irons, radios, hairdryers and clocks more easily.
As part of a programme of budget savings and in order to modernise the way staffing is structured and managed, Aberdeenshire Council is in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment.
Aberdeenshire Council has changed the way in which parents can apply for nursery places in council run nurseries and approved partner playgroups and nurseries, to encourage greater parent choice and in an effort to improve the application process.
Car parking charges in Inverurie’s High Street pay and display car park have been suspended by Aberdeenshire Council from this Saturday (January 28) for the duration of the road closure on High Street, anticipated to last for three weeks.
A new shared foot and cycle path called Primary Lane opened officially on January 25 to link housing on the south side of the river to the centre of Insch and has also had a unique counter installed to keep track of how well it is used. The path was named by pupils at Insch Primary School and starts on Old Mart Avenue.
The final dates for Aberdeenshire Council's school estate consultation are approaching.
Aberdeenshire Children's Panel is looking for volunteers who can help vulnerable children in the area achieve better outcomes in life. It is particularly keen to hear from male volunteers as historically the number of men taking part is low. Call 01224 665147 / 01224 665107, or e-mail fiona.tweedie@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or niall.david@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
A public exhibition has been organised on Thursday (Jan, 26) to show the various long term options for flood alleviation in Stonehaven.
Aden Country Park will host Buchan's first family bike ride this spring, taking in some of the beautiful sights in the local area.
Councillors at Aberdeenshire Council have supported a report on the future of waste management, following an in-depth investigation by the Scrutiny & Audit Committee.
Proposals to provide construction access for a housing development in Ellon have been supported by councillors acting in their capacity as Trustees of McDonald Park.
Latest budget projections, an update on the Community Asset Transfer process and new working arrangements for Duff House were among matters discussed at the latest meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee.
Deputy Provost Marcus Humphrey opened the meeting. He acknowledged the people who were honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Five people from Aberdeenshire had been recognised for their achievements.
Actions taken by Aberdeenshire Council to minimise waste and reduce disposal to landfill will be discussed by councillors this week.
Plans for a permanent clubhouse which will serve the Trump International Golf Links Scotland resort near Balmedie have been approved by councillors.
The management of Banff visitor attraction Duff House could transfer to Historic Scotland as soon as April, following support by councillors.
A bid to attract European fisheries funding to Aberdeenshire has been successful, it was announced today. (Monday)
Council premises throughout Aberdeenshire will benefit from an innovative environmental project introducing on-site composting.
Following a landslip in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire Council is working to ensure there is no danger to the public.
The Fraserburgh community is being invited to help shape how an iconic sculpture could look as construction of a major new facility for the town continues.
Leader of Aberdeenshire Council Anne Robertson has donated £1,500 on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council to help a local charity continue its support of those who have served in the armed forces.
Aberdeen and North East Scotland Ancestral Tourism Partnership (ANESATP) will host a free all day workshop on ancestral tourism on Thursday 15 March 2012 at the Kintore Arms Hotel, Inverurie.
Entries are now open for the 22nd annual Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards, which reward food and drink companies based in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen and Moray for their new product innovations.
The latest forecasts for Aberdeenshire Council's revenue and capital budgets are to come before councillors for consideration this week.
Adults with disabilities attending Ellon Resource Centre look forward to a year filled with lots of activities, events and outings thanks to recent donations of almost £3,000 from local businesses, individuals and groups.
Aberdeenshire Council Chief Executive Colin Mackenzie has handed over a cheque to Friends of ANCHOR for £1,500 as part of the local authority's annual charity donations.
Proposals to transfer the management of Banff visitor attraction Duff House and its staff to Historic Scotland are to be considered by councillors this week.
Consultation on the future development of the Aberdeen City and Shire region closes next Friday (6 Jan 2012).
Aberdeenshire residents are being reminded to take note of festive opening dates for council offices over the next fortnight.
Just in time for Christmas and all those mince pies, Aberdeenshire Council is introducing the collection of aluminium foil trays for recycling.
The Social Work and Housing Committee discussed adult day services, fuel poverty and a Kaizen to improve planning for children with support needs at their meeting in Woodhill House, Aberdeen, on Thursday, December 15.
Older people who have worked all their lives to build up savings, a nice home and who may be now dependant on friends and family for care are being preyed upon and it could be happening in your area – so do something about it, ‘Tell Someone’. Contact your adult protection team.
A group of older people from across Aberdeenshire met recently to debate issues about transport, day services, residential services, living at home and communities and formed a 'charter for older people' it's all part of a project called 'Your Voice'.
As Christmas and New Year's Day both fall on a Sunday this year, refuse and recycling collections will be made on their normal days.
Vote now in the Design Awards and give your love to your favourite house, public artwork or conservation project. Entries must be in by Thursday, February 17, 2012.
With winter now upon us, many householders have already taken steps to counter the worst that the seasonal weather might throw at the north-east. Perhaps they've installed new loft insulation, checked the guttering, fitted snow tyres to the car or topped up the anti-freeze.
Aberdeenshire Council has followed the same principle, planning and preparing to ensure there's minimal disruption to its services when the temperature plummets and the snow accumulates.
The standard opening hours at eleven full-time Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Aberdeenshire change this week. (w/b Dec 12)
Plans for a temporary golf club house and permanent car park at the Menie Estate, Balmedie, have been supported by councillors.
A series of works at Haddo House and Country Park at Methlick, near Ellon, has been supported by Formartine councillors.
Aberdeenshire Council has announced a series of moves by academy headteachers, which is expected to enhance the leadership and management of schools in the north of Aberdeenshire.
Fraserburgh Academy will reopen to pupils tomorrow (Tue, Dec 13) following storm damage last week.
Albert Donald (56) is the new Independent Convener of the adult protection committees in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray and will bring his experience of almost 40 years of policing and partnership working to the role.
Fraserburgh Academy will close to all pupils on Monday 12th December, following storm damage to the building.
Services across Aberdeenshire have been badly affected by last night's severe weather, as the council begins a major clean-up.
Nineteen Aberdeenshire public toilets have taken honours at the 2011 'Loo of the Year Awards'.
Whether it involves throwing sponges at colleagues, dressing up, running talent shows or thinking up a new sponsored event, one dedicated Aboyne teacher is to retire this Christmas having really ‘shown her spots’.
The latest phase of an Oldmeldrum regeneration project takes shape today (Fri, Dec 2) when three carved granite spheres are installed in the town centre.
Dates for upcoming community discussions on the future of Aberdeenshire's schools estate in December and into the new year are now available.
Aberdeenshire retailers are being alerted to the possible distribution of an illicit vodka product in the area which has been branded a health risk.
Councillors will this week be asked to approve the extension of a street lighting switch-off trial in six Aberdeenshire villages with less than 100 street lights.
An aquarium whose amorous eel recently gained international attention has revised its winter opening hours.
Leader of Aberdeenshire Council Anne Robertson joined Aberdeenshire East MSP Alex Salmond this morning (Mon, Nov 21) to launch a free loft and cavity wall insulation scheme for private residents in north Aberdeenshire.
With winter approaching, passengers of Aberdeenshire's A2B dial-a-buses should be aware of how winter weather can affect services.
Aberdeenshire Council has held a useful meeting with the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) this morning and confirmed that good progress is being made on delivering two new academies at Ellon and Mearns.
The Leader of Aberdeenshire Council has welcomed news that plans for a carbon capture and storage centre (CCS) at Peterhead could be resurrected.
Information on the process that will allow communities and voluntary groups to investigate taking over control of council facilities and other assets is now available.
Councillors discussed fuel poverty at a recent meeting of Aberdeenshire Council's Social Work and Housing Committee (Thursday, November 3).
7 Feb 2012
Film based on King George VI of England showing at Woodend Barn Arts Centre.
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