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Public voting opens for inaugural Heart of the High Street Awards in Aberdeenshire
Communities across Aberdeenshire are being encouraged to get behind their favourite local businesses as public voting opens for the inaugural Heart of the High Street Awards.
17 July 2026
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Views sought on council tax deferrals for empty properties and second homes
Aberdeenshire Council is considering changes to its Council Tax policy for long-term empty properties and second homes.
16 July 2026
Live Life Aberdeenshire funds £250,000 for communities
Live Life Aberdeenshire has funded more than £250,000 for communities over the past year.
13 July 2026
Business Gateway launches programme to empower female entrepreneurship across City and Shire
A major new initiative aimed at unlocking the full potential of female entrepreneurship across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will launch this summer.
09 July 2026
Aberdeenshire Council self-build housing register reaches 80 responses
People interested in building their own home are being encouraged to sign up to Aberdeenshire Council’s self-build housing register, which has now received 80 responses since its launch in November 2023.
07 July 2026
Dedicated Sand Bothy volunteers receive Pride of Formartine award
A north-east charity has been recognised for its outstanding efforts in running a popular visitor attraction in Balmedie Country Park.
07 July 2026
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