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Council thanks Aberdeenshire residents for recycling 1,800 tonnes more in 2024
Aberdeenshire residents are recycling more and more with new figures revealing the household recycling rate climbing to 44.7% in 2024—up from 43% in 2023 and 40.2% in 2022.
17 November 2025
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Affordable housing plan aims to deliver more than 2,000 homes
Aberdeenshire Council’s new affordable housing plan could see more than 2,000 new homes delivered across the area over the next five years.
17 November 2025
Opportunity to try out new rental e-bikes across Aberdeenshire
Five new locations have been added to the popular Aberdeenshire e-bike rental scheme.
14 November 2025
Pre-determination hearing for proposed construction and operation of 400 kV air insulated substation at Fetteresso Forest, Stonehaven
A pre-determination hearing will be held on Wednesday 26 November to discuss a planning application for the construction and operation of a 400 kV air insulated substation and associated infrastructure at Fetteresso Forest, Stonehaven.
12 November 2025
Adjustments to textile recycling bank network in Aberdeenshire
The Salvation Army will adjust its clothing bank network in the coming months, which includes a gradual removal of textile banks from select Aberdeenshire Council recycling points.
10 November 2025
Fraserburgh man’s focus on martial arts and health and wellbeing earns Best of Banff and Buchan award
A community stalwart in Fraserburgh who has spent several decades developing a martial arts club and wider fitness centre for the community has been recognised with a Best of Banff and Buchan award from Aberdeenshire Council.
07 November 2025
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