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Councillors approve grant funding in Formartine and Kincardine and Mearns
Several community organisations in Formartine and Kincardine and Mearns are set to benefit from new investment after local councillors approved grant funding to support them.
25 February 2026
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More than 4,000 tonnes of emissions savings reported in Aberdeenshire Council’s carbon budget
Aberdeenshire Council is set to save more than 4,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions for the 2025/26 financial year according to the latest carbon budget figures reported to its Sustainability Committee on 18 February 2026.
19 February 2026
Energy Development Charter launched to ensure Aberdeenshire benefits from major energy projects
Aberdeenshire Council has launched a new Energy Development Charter which has been created to guide developers of large-scale energy projects on how they can increase positive impacts for communities and local economies.
18 February 2026
Aboyne Academy ‘Wild Cooks’ smash the competition
Pupils smashed it in week two of the Wild Cooks competition held at Aboyne Academy.
17 February 2026
Current challenges impacting road network
Since January 1st, Aberdeenshire has experienced some of the most challenging winter weather conditions seen in recent years.
16 February 2026
Proposed Merger of Fintry School and King Edward School
Aberdeenshire Council is running a consultation on the proposed merger of King Edward School and Fintry School.
16 February 2026
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