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Candidates for Peterhead South and Cruden by-election confirmed
Candidates for the Peterhead South and Cruden by-election, due to take place on Thursday, July 2, have been confirmed.
29 May 2026
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Construction of museum of Aberdeenshire and Peterhead Library to begin
Construction of the landmark museum of Aberdeenshire and new Peterhead Library is set to begin on June 8 following the appointment of CHAP Group as principal contractor.
27 May 2026
Aberchirder youth artwork featured on revitalised community interpretation panels at Cleanhill Wood
Aberchirder Primary School pupils and members of a local Scout group took part in a community-led project to revitalise Cleanhill Wood’s interpretation panels that will educate and fascinate visitors for years to come.
21 May 2026
Latest round of Coastal Communities Challenge funding launched
Aberdeenshire Council has launched the latest round of its Coastal Communities Challenge Fund, with grants of up to £49,999 now available.
19 May 2026
Rural Communities Challenge Fund for 2026/27 launched
The Aberdeenshire Local Action Group’s Rural Communities Challenge Fund 2026-27 is now live and open for applications.
19 May 2026
Peterhead South and Cruden by-election to take place in July
A by-election is to be held on Thursday, July 2, for a vacancy in Aberdeenshire Council’s Peterhead South and Cruden Ward.
19 May 2026
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