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Development opportunities as vacant council properties go on the market

A former library, town hall, offices, vacant sites and a number of commercial premises are currently being marketed for sale or lease by Aberdeenshire Council.

05 March 2025

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Fire at Peterhead household recycling centre

Aberdeenshire Council is urging residents to remove batteries from electricals before recycling them after a fire at Peterhead’s household recycling centre last week.

04 March 2025

Time to ensure vegetation is not impacting our carriageways or lighting

With Spring and the bird nesting season just around the corner, now’s the time to ensure that vegetation is cut back before the growth kicks in.

03 March 2025

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Pre-determination hearing on proposed onshore transmission infrastructure for Caledonia offshore windfarm

A pre-determination hearing will be held in March to discuss a planning application for onshore transmission infrastructure for the Caledonia offshore windfarm.

28 February 2025

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Council budgets set for the coming year   

Aberdeenshire councillors met today (Thu, Feb 27) to agree budgets and set council tax for the financial year 2025-26.   

27 February 2025

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Food businesses warned over high-pressure sales tactics by consultancies

Aberdeenshire Council's Environmental Health Service is warning local food businesses to be aware of national consultancy companies contacting north-east operators in a misleading and intimidating manner.

24 February 2025

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Trading Standards welcome sentencing of farmer over cattle ID failures

Aberdeenshire Council Trading Standards have welcomed a sentence imposed on a farmer who failed to maintain proper identification of cattle and record keeping.

24 February 2025

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Aberdeenshire housing rent, fees and charges for 2025/26 agreed

Council tenants will see a rent increase of 5% from April 1 this year, following agreement at a full meeting of Aberdeenshire Council on Thursday (Feb 20). 

21 February 2025

Next steps approved for Peterhead Community Campus project

Councillors have today (Thursday) agreed the way forward for the Peterhead Community Campus project.

20 February 2025

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Aberdeenshire Council rejects call to fund Aberdeen South Harbour road project

Aberdeenshire Council has unanimously voted not to borrow £575,000 to fund a city-led transport project at Aberdeen’s South Harbour.

20 February 2025