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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

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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

Matchmaker scheme seeks to bring sellers and buyers of empty properties together

A council-led scheme to help owners of empty properties bring them back into use and reach potential buyers is seeking to make matches. 

06 November 2025

Praise for drivers’ behavioural change as pavement parking enforcement begins on November 4

Aberdeenshire Council has praised motorists who have adjusted their behaviour since the national pavement parking ban was introduced, helping create safer, more accessible communities. 

03 November 2025

Trees planted around the margins of Stonehaven's Farrochie Park

Local community improves the biodiversity of Stonehaven’s Farrochie Park

800 native trees and shrubs were planted around the margins of Stonehaven's Farrochie Park as part of Aberdeenshire Council’s latest community planting event.

03 November 2025

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