News articles for Aug 2024
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Peterhead TEC Room launched in bid to switch people on to Technology Enabled Care
Tech phobes are being targeted in a bid to get people switched on to a wide range of clever gadgets, which could change their life for the better.
30 August 2024
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Better IT infrastructure and its carbon savings
Aberdeenshire Council is rolling out improvements to its wired and wireless networks to reduce their carbon impact while providing more cost-effective and secure coverage across the whole of its estate.
29 August 2024
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Annual Aberdeenshire child poverty action report published
Work to reduce child poverty across Aberdeenshire communities is continuing, as a report of activity over the past year is published.
28 August 2024
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Views are sought on carers' strategies
Two strategies that support carers are being reviewed and your views are being sought.
27 August 2024
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Users see benefit of Formartine and Buchan Way improvements
Progress continues to be made on the programme of improvements to the Formartine and Buchan Way announced last year, with users now starting to see the benefits.
26 August 2024
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Aberdeenshire Council makes pledge to choose local
Aberdeenshire Council has made a pledge to boost the region’s economy by choosing to support local businesses whenever it possibly can.
23 August 2024
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Macduff Marine Aquarium prepares for major redevelopment
The much-loved residents of Macduff Marine Aquarium are getting ready for big changes as the popular visitor attraction prepares to undergo a major redevelopment, temporarily closing to the public from September 2.
23 August 2024
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Choose to reuse at household recycling centres
Aberdeenshire Council is expanding opportunities for reuse at household recycling centres so that more pre-loved items can be rehomed by a local charity.
22 August 2024
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Community voices sought as Aberdeenshire moves to single community council election date
Aberdeenshire’s network of around 70 community councils will be seeking interest from potential new members over the next few weeks as the area moves to a single election date for the first time.
16 August 2024