News articles for 2025
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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
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
Adjustments to textile recycling bank network in Aberdeenshire
The Salvation Army will adjust its clothing bank network in the coming months, which includes a gradual removal of textile banks from select Aberdeenshire Council recycling points.
10 November 2025
Fraserburgh man’s focus on martial arts and health and wellbeing earns Best of Banff and Buchan award
A community stalwart in Fraserburgh who has spent several decades developing a martial arts club and wider fitness centre for the community has been recognised with a Best of Banff and Buchan award from Aberdeenshire Council.
07 November 2025
Matchmaker scheme seeks to bring sellers and buyers of empty properties together
A council-led scheme to help owners of empty properties bring them back into use and reach potential buyers is seeking to make matches.
06 November 2025
Praise for drivers’ behavioural change as pavement parking enforcement begins on November 4
Aberdeenshire Council has praised motorists who have adjusted their behaviour since the national pavement parking ban was introduced, helping create safer, more accessible communities.
03 November 2025
Local community improves the biodiversity of Stonehaven’s Farrochie Park
800 native trees and shrubs were planted around the margins of Stonehaven's Farrochie Park as part of Aberdeenshire Council’s latest community planting event.
03 November 2025
Supporting adoptive families every step of the way
Adoption Week Scotland begins today (Monday) and Aberdeenshire Council is highlighting its support for families considering beginning the process.
03 November 2025