News articles for July 2024
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Tackling plastics and litter to keep Stonehaven sparkling
This summer, community groups are partnering up to ensure Stonehaven remains sparkling and litter-free.
29 July 2024
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Stonehaven Leisure Centre reopens
Stonehaven Leisure Centre reopened its doors on Monday, 22 July, following an extensive £1.4 million refurbishment.
25 July 2024
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Tenant sought for Peterhead’s iconic Carnegie Building
Aberdeenshire Council is embarking on a search for a new operator of the iconic Carnegie Building in the heart of Peterhead.
19 July 2024
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Exciting development opportunity as Macduff Town Hall goes on the market
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to purchase the impressive Macduff Town Hall which has become surplus to requirements.
18 July 2024
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Projects share £1.4m in UK Shared Prosperty Fund grants
Aberdeenshire Council has awarded a further £1.4m of UK Shared Prosperity Fund grants to 12 projects following a second application round.
18 July 2024
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Remember to enjoy the benefits of the A2B dial-a-bus service across Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire Council is reminding residents of the benefits of the A2B dial-a-bus shopper services which operate across much of the region.
18 July 2024
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UN Convention on Child Rights comes into force
Today (Tuesday, July 16), the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) comes into force.
16 July 2024
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Aboyne Bridge work programme remains on track
The work programme remains on track at Aboyne Bridge following specialist structural inspections in recent weeks.
12 July 2024
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Meet and greet for countryside visitors on Deeside
With the forecast for better summer weather ahead, Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service and Police Scotland hosted a ‘meet and greet’ session for countryside visitors on Deeside.
11 July 2024
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Don’t lose your head, warn Trading Standards
Aberdeenshire Council’s Trading Standards service is launching a new ‘Fair Measure Commitment’ to ensure customers don’t lose their head when it comes to enjoying a pint.
11 July 2024