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Tough School near Alford has been awarded gold by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme for its work promoting and realising children’s rights.

Tough School awarded Gold for work around children’s rights

Tough School near Alford has been awarded gold by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme for its work promoting and realising children’s rights.

19 November 2025

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Achievements of care experienced youths celebrated during National Care Leavers Month

The achievements of young people in Aberdeenshire are being celebrated as part of National Care Leavers Month, which runs throughout November. 

18 November 2025

A household recycling centre

Council thanks Aberdeenshire residents for recycling 1,800 tonnes more in 2024

Aberdeenshire residents are recycling more and more with new figures revealing the household recycling rate climbing to 44.7% in 2024—up from 43% in 2023 and 40.2% in 2022.

17 November 2025

A photo of a row of new terraced housing. Three properties in total are in the shot, with small grassed areas in front of them.

Affordable housing plan aims to deliver more than 2,000 homes

Aberdeenshire Council’s new affordable housing plan could see more than 2,000 new homes delivered across the area over the next five years. 

17 November 2025

Opportunity to try out new rental e-bikes across Aberdeenshire

Five new locations have been added to the popular Aberdeenshire e-bike rental scheme.

14 November 2025

Pre-determination hearing for proposed construction and operation of 400 kV air insulated substation at Fetteresso Forest, Stonehaven

A pre-determination hearing will be held on Wednesday 26 November to discuss a planning application for the construction and operation of a 400 kV air insulated substation and associated infrastructure at Fetteresso Forest, Stonehaven.

12 November 2025

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