http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/index.asp Aberdeenshire Council News en-gb Copyright Aberdeenshire Council 24/05/2012 17:30:00 6 http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/images/generic/gen_aberdeenshire_logo_white.gif http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/index.asp http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2499 A new arts education project led by Aberdeenshire Council aims to instill a passion for photography in north-east pupils. 24 May 2012 Thursday, 24 May 2012 00:00 GMT Arts, Turriff, Banff, Duff House, Aberdeenshire, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Mintlaw, photography, Amy Davenport, Fergus Connor Banff and District Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Turriff and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2495 Aberdeenshire Council is keen to encourage new foster carers, call 01467 625555 or email fostering.befriending@aberdeenshire.gov.uk for more information. 23 May 2012 Wednesday, 23 May 2012 00:00 GMT foster carers aberdeenshire Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine Mid-Formartine Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2496 Find out about self directed care on Tuesday, May 29 at the Linden Community Centre in Huntly at 11.00am and at 2pm at the Scolty Centre in Banchory. More information about the SDS events or SDS itself is available by calling 01467 629034 or emailing selfdirectedsupport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk 23 May 2012 Wednesday, 23 May 2012 00:00 GMT self directed support aberdeenshire http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2497 Residents who live in Formartine, Garioch and Kincardine and Mearns can get loft and cavity wall insulation installed for free under the Universal Home Insulation Scheme. 23 May 2012 Wednesday, 23 May 2012 00:00 GMT home insulation http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2494 First-time buyers and those on council house waiting lists are among those eligible to buy new affordable housing in New Deer. 21 May 2012 Monday, 21 May 2012 00:00 GMT Housing Affordable housing, New Deer, council housing, first time buyers Central Buchan http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2491 Aberdeenshire Council Libraries are celebrating after being given the stamp of approval by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC). 18 May 2012 Friday, 18 May 2012 00:00 GMT Libraries Aberdeenshire Council, Libraries, Scottish Library and Information Council, SLIC, Helen Dewar, excellent, feedback, Westhill Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2492 Aberdeenshire Council will once again host a stand at the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference on Wednesday, 23 and Thursday, May 24, at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC). 18 May 2012 Friday, 18 May 2012 00:00 GMT Aberdeenshire Council, All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, May, AECC, energy, conference Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2493 Three school cooks are to go head to head to compete for the prestigious title of Aberdeenshire Council School Cook of the Year 2012 later this month. 18 May 2012 Friday, 18 May 2012 00:00 GMT Aberdeenshire Council School Cook of the Year 2012, cook, Westhill, Glenbervie, Fraserburgh, schools Fraserburgh and District Inverurie and District Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2490 Aberdeenshire Council met today (Thu, May 17) to appoint councillors to key positions in the council. 17 May 2012 Thursday, 17 May 2012 00:00 GMT Council Aberdeenshire Council, key positions, provost, infrastructure services, policy and resources, social work and housing, education, learning and leisure Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2489 The Grampian Food Forum Dining Club took place last night (May 14) at Raemoir House Hotel, near Banchory with 60 guests from the north east's food and drink sector in attendance. 16 May 2012 Wednesday, 16 May 2012 00:00 GMT Grampian Food Forum Dining Club, Raemoir House Hotel, Banchory, north-east, food and drink, food, drink Banchory and Mid-Deeside http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2485 Grampian Food Forum's latest awareness visits gave delegates an insight into two Angus businesses on Friday (Friday, May 10). 15 May 2012 Tuesday, 15 May 2012 00:00 GMT Leisure, Culture and Tourism Grampian Food Forum, Angus, Aberdeenshire, Castleton, Scotherbs, Mackie's , Taypack http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2484 First-time buyers and those on council house waiting lists are among those eligible to buy new affordable housing in Banff and Fraserburgh. 15 May 2012 Tuesday, 15 May 2012 00:00 GMT Housing Banff, Fraserburgh, affordable housing, Aberdeenshire Council Banff and District Fraserburgh and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2486 The South Marr Community Safety Group (SMCSG) is to launch a series of films aimed at preparing young people to deal with emergency situations. 15 May 2012 Tuesday, 15 May 2012 00:00 GMT South Marr Community Safety Group, emergency situations, emergencies, young people, youngsters, alcohol, dvds, teaching resourses, First on Scene Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2487 Information events to tell people about self directed support and what it means for those receiving care services or caring for someone or who may be eligible for services will take place in Stonehaven and Portlethen on May 23. 15 May 2012 Tuesday, 15 May 2012 00:00 GMT self directed support aberdeenshire, social care aberdeenshire http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2488 Free evening seminars are to be held in three Aberdeenshire communities this month to explore the potential for European funding for the area's rural and fisheries communities. 15 May 2012 Tuesday, 15 May 2012 00:00 GMT Community seminars, Inverbervie, Port Erroll, Cruden Bay, Banff, European funding, Aberdeen European Fisheries Fund, Rural Aberdeenshire LEADER, LEADER Banff and District Mearns Mid-Formartine http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2483 Staff and pupils at Crombie, Elrick and Westhill primary schools are celebrating after receiving a national award in recognition of their strong commitment to cycling. 10 May 2012 Thursday, 10 May 2012 00:00 GMT Schools Westhill, Crombie, Elrick, cycling, Cycling Scotland, Cycle Friendly award Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2481 Aberdeenshire Council has agreed a new Local Development Plan which will soon provide a planning blueprint for the area for everyday use. 9 May 2012 Wednesday, 9 May 2012 00:00 GMT Planning Local Development Plan, planning, land use, strategy, development, economic development, framework http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2480 A youth diversion initiative running in three Aberdeenshire communities has secured funding for a second year. 8 May 2012 Tuesday, 8 May 2012 00:00 GMT Sports and Recreation Active hubs, Stonehaven, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, sports, music, art, Friday, funding, Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drugs partnership, Aberdeenshire Council, active communities teams http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2479 The Aberdeenshire Council Election 2012 has gone off without a hitch, with all results declared within four hours of the count start. 4 May 2012 Friday, 4 May 2012 00:00 GMT Business Aberdeenshire, elections, results, returning officer, team aberdeenshire http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2478 A £100,000 refurbishment of the historic Gairnshiel Bridge, near Ballater, has been completed more than three weeks ahead of schedule. 4 May 2012 Friday, 4 May 2012 00:00 GMT Roads Gairnshiel, bridge, Deeside, Donside, Ballater, repairs http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2477 Budding archaeologists are invited to join a hands-on dig on the lower slopes of Bennachie this weekend. 3 May 2012 Thursday, 3 May 2012 00:00 GMT Bennachie, dig, archaeology, ranger, Fiona Banks http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2476 Banff caretaker James Oldman has created a world where moles roam secretly underground in a book for children that has now been published and will be launched officially later this month. 3 May 2012 Thursday, 3 May 2012 00:00 GMT James Oldman, Banff, book, caretaker, writing, moles, Superhighway Banff and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2475 A youth initiative by Grampian Police in partnership with staff from Aberdeenshire Council’s community learning and development team in Macduff is hailed as a success as figures show a reduction in vandalism by 75% in comparison to the previous five-week period. 2 May 2012 Wednesday, 2 May 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2474 A historic feature at the Mill of Benholm, near Johnshaven, has been given a new lease of life thanks to some local apprentices. 1 May 2012 Tuesday, 1 May 2012 00:00 GMT Leisure, Culture and Tourism Mill of Benholm, Aberdeenshire Council, Mike Burleigh, apprentices, GlaxoSmithKline Mearns http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2473 Once the temporary home of Scotland's Crown Jewels, with a lion in its dungeons and a fierce coastline, Dunnottar Castle had a friendlier face this week. 1 May 2012 Tuesday, 1 May 2012 00:00 GMT electoral participation, numbers, electoral commission, dunnottar castle, STV, single transferable vote, elections, council elections, how to vote http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2472 Residents are being asked to comment on the Aberdeenshire Alcohol Drug Partnership (ADP) Strategy 2012-2015 which will guide the work of agencies working in the field of substance misuse in the area. 1 May 2012 Tuesday, 1 May 2012 00:00 GMT alcohol and drugs aberdeenshire, alcohol aberdeenshire, drugs aberdeenshire http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2471 The committee round-up for the April 26 meeting of the Full Aberdeenshire Council is now available. 27 April 2012 Friday, 27 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Business committee, democracy, LDP, development plan, standing orders, tenders http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2470 Ballot papers for postal voters in Aberdeenshire will be arriving on doormats over the next few days, ahead of the local government elections on Thursday, May 3. 24 April 2012 Tuesday, 24 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT elections, postal votes, electoral participation, ballots, http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2468 Newburgh Mathers School will unveil two year’s worth of colourful creative efforts on a community art project on Wednesday, April 25, at a local cultural festival in the village. 23 April 2012 Monday, 23 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Education and Learning Schools Newburgh Mathers School, Newburgh, community art project, Jane Bradford Ellon and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2467 Aberdeenshire Council and Historic Scotland have completed negotiations over the transfer of Banff visitor attraction Duff House. 20 April 2012 Friday, 20 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Leisure, Culture and Tourism Duff House, Banff, tourism, attractions, transfer, Historic Scotland, National Galleries of Scotland, August Sander Banff and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2466 Councillors on Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss a range of issues including the Olympic Torch Relay, investment in Haddo Country Park, maintenance programme and housing improvements. 19 April 2012 Thursday, 19 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Council Policy and Resources, Olympic Torch Relay, Haddo Country Park, Capital Budge, Capital Plan, budget monitoring, service plans Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Banchory and Mid-Deeside Banff and District Central Buchan East Garioch Ellon and District Fraserburgh and District Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Inverurie and District Mearns Mid-Formartine North Kincardine Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Troup Turriff and District West Garioch Westhill and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2465 Projects across Aberdeenshire have been given a helping hand thanks to offenders serving Community Payback orders with a requirement of unpaid work. 19 April 2012 Thursday, 19 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Social Care and Health Community Service Payback Order, Ellon, Inverurie, Stonehaven, Garioch Charities Shop, Slains and Collieston Community Centre, Esslemont School, Stonehaven flood defence barrier, wall Inverurie and District Mid-Formartine Stonehaven and Lower Deeside http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2464 Plans are well underway to make sure delegates to a major national travel trade event get a real flavour of all that Aberdeen City and Shire has to offer. 18 April 2012 Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Business VisitScotland, Expo, City and Shire, economic development, tourism, industry, food and drink http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2463 Inverurie Health Improvement Group aims to create a ‘community growing space’ if you are green fingered, then join in. For more information contact community planning officer Jill Sowden on 01467 628338 or at jill.sowden@aberdeenshire.gov.uk 18 April 2012 Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Inverurie Health Improvement Group, community growing space, gardening inverurie http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2462 As part of a Big Lottery Fund project, Aberdeenshire Council is working with the Buchan Development Partnership to establish whether the local Buchan community would like to see the development of allotments and community gardens in the grounds of Aden Country Park. 17 April 2012 Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Environment Buchan, Aberdeenshire Council, Buchan Development Partnership, allotments, community gardens, Aden Country Park Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2461 Aberdeenshire Council will pilot a new transportation service in Portlethen during the upcoming Local Government Elections on May 3. 17 April 2012 Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT elections, pilot, transport, Portlethen, Hillside, elderly, disabled, voters http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2460 Self directed support will change the way care services are received, find out more at an information session taking place in your area. You can also call us on 01467 629034 or email selfdirectedsupport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk 16 April 2012 Monday, 16 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT self directed support aberdeenshire, SDS, care services http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2459 Ellon Academy has beaten off stiff competition from across Scotland to be selected as a finalist at the Scottish Education Awards 2012. 16 April 2012 Monday, 16 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT scottish education awards, ellon academy, aberdeenshire secondary school http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2458 Banff Swimming Pool is to benefit from a major upgrade by Aberdeenshire Council. 16 April 2012 Monday, 16 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Leisure, Culture and Tourism Sports and Recreation Banff Swimming Pool, refurbishment, Aberdeenshire Council, upgrade, closure Banff and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2457 A weekend to celebrate, promote and share information about Aberdeenshire Council's Shared Lives Scheme will take place on Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 17 at Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore. 13 April 2012 Friday, 13 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT shared lives, learning disability respite, learning disability aberdeenshire http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2456 Tenants have been moving into new homes in Wishart Court, Laurencekirk and Arduthie Gardens, Stonehaven recently following the completion of new developments by Aberdeenshire Council. 13 April 2012 Friday, 13 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT aberdeenshire council house, stonehaven housing, laurencekirk housing http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2455 Aberdeenshire Council's Environmental Health Service has successfully prosecuted a Banff fast food trailer operator under food hygiene regulations. 13 April 2012 Friday, 13 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT food hygiene, prosecution, food health, food business, burger van, Banff, Environmental Health Service http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2454 Aberdeenshire Council will open extra seasonal garden waste recycling points again this year. 13 April 2012 Friday, 13 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Environment Recycling and Waste Aberdeenshire Council, seasonal garden waste, recycling points, Portlethen, Ballater, Aboyne, Inverbervie, St Cyrus, Newtonhill, Mintlaw Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside North Kincardine Stonehaven and Lower Deeside http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2453 First-time buyers and those on council house waiting lists are among those eligible to buy new affordable housing in Turriff. 13 April 2012 Friday, 13 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Housing Affordable housing, Turriff, Aberdeenshire Council, McDonald Court Turriff and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2452 An Aberdeenshire centre which provides enhanced education provision to children with additional support needs has made good progress in the last year, according to HM Inspectorate of Education. 11 April 2012 Wednesday, 11 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Education and Learning Schools Aberdeenshire Council, HMIe, Skyline Enhanced Provision Unit, Peterhead, Buchanhaven School Peterhead North and Rattray Peterhead South and Cruden http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2451 Aberdeenshire Council will hold an event in Oldmeldrum later this month to seek the views of local businesses on the economic development of the town. 11 April 2012 Wednesday, 11 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Business Oldmeldrum, business, engagement, economic development, Aberdeenshire Council Inverurie and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2450 With the Scottish Local Government Elections taking place on Thursday, May 3, Aberdeenshire Council is urging local voters to have their say. 10 April 2012 Tuesday, 10 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT elections, proxy, postal, local government, council elections, http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2449 RunBalmoral has added a new event to this year's line-up in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. 10 April 2012 Tuesday, 10 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Leisure, Culture and Tourism RunBalmoral, Balmoral, Deeside, Queen's Diamond Jubilee, running, Aberdeenshire, events http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2469 Aberdeenshire Libraries are set to hold special speed reading events to celebrate World Book Night later this month. 9 April 2012 Monday, 9 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Libraries Aberdeenshire Libraries, Inverurie, Banff, World Book Night, Banff and District Inverurie and District http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/release.asp?newsID=2448 A new programme to fund local initiatives which will help develop the sustainability of fisheries areas was formally launched in Aberdeenshire last week. 5 April 2012 Thursday, 5 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT Business AEFF, fishing, economic development, Axis 4, European Fisheries Fund,