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Aberdeenshire residents waste less and produce higher quality recycling a year on from bin rollout

Aberdeenshire Council has revealed the impacts from the rollout of orange-lid bins throughout the region at its Infrastructure Services Committee on Thursday 15 May. 

20 May 2025

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Local information about Aberdeenshire sheltered housing review published

Summaries of information about the operation of 17 sheltered housing schemes in Aberdeenshire have been published online. 

20 May 2025

Households with private domestic water supplies urged to use them sparingly

Aberdeenshire Council is warning households with private domestic water supplies to use them sparingly in light of the very dry conditions across the region.

16 May 2025

Pre-determination hearing on proposed Netherton Hub near Peterhead

A pre-determination hearing will be held next month to discuss a planning application for a strategic electricity transmission hub at Netherton near Peterhead.

14 May 2025

Mackie Academy rated 'good' following inspection

Mackie Academy has been rated “good” following an inspection by Education Scotland.

13 May 2025

Public consultation around 20mph speed limit introduction

Aberdeenshire Council has launched the first stage of a region-wide consultation around the introduction of permanent 20mph speed limits in built-up areas.

12 May 2025

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