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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
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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
Aden Country Park’s carers and sensory garden improvements complete
The carers and sensory garden within Aden Country Park has been restored thanks to more than £37,000 of Just Transition Participatory Budget funds and £2,000 from the Friends of Aden.
07 July 2026
Communities being encouraged to share views on new festive lights policy for Aberdeenshire
Residents, community groups and organisations across Aberdeenshire are being encouraged to have their say on a proposed new festive lights policy which would give local communities greater freedom and control over festive displays in their towns and villages.
06 July 2026
Two waste transfer stations to stop accepting asbestos
Aberdeenshire Council will stop accepting household asbestos at its waste transfer stations in Banchory and Ellon from Thursday 9 July following a review of public access to the sites. The Macduff waste transfer station will continue to accept bookings for asbestos disposal from householders.
06 July 2026
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