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Strong public engagement shapes next steps for Central Buchan A2B bus service
Aberdeenshire Council has welcomed a strong response to its recent Central Buchan bus survey which gathered valuable insights from local residents about the future of bus provision in the area.
23 March 2026
Aberdeenshire Council seasonal garden waste recycling points open from Saturday 4 April
Aberdeenshire’s seasonal garden waste recycling points will return on 4 April and will recur every Saturday up to and including 31 October 2026.
19 March 2026
IJB agrees balanced budget for 2026/27 and launch of new Adult Carer Strategy
The Aberdeenshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) met today and agreed a balanced revenue budget of £478.98 million for 2026/27. The IJB also approved the Aberdeenshire Adult Carer Strategy 2025–2030.
18 March 2026
Nominations open to celebrate our local heroes: Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards 2026
People across Aberdeenshire are being encouraged to put forward those everyday individuals who are making an extraordinary difference in their communities by nominating them for the Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards 2026.
16 March 2026
Scottish Parliament election nominations now open in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire Council has published a Notice of the Election for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election on Thursday, May 7.
16 March 2026
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