News articles for 2026
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Two close calls from battery fires in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire Council is urging residents to keep batteries out of household bins due to the risk of fire following two close calls at the start of the year.
05 March 2026
Consultation launched on Development Plan Scheme 2026 participation statement
North-east residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to give their views on the Aberdeenshire Development Plan Scheme participation statement.
04 March 2026
New burial rules take effect in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire Council is advising residents of changes to burial arrangements, following new Scottish Government regulations which have come into force.
04 March 2026
Revised environment and climate change policy agreed at Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeenshire Council has revised its Environment and Climate Change Policy while removing its target to reduce 75% of its emissions by 2030.
03 March 2026
Formartine and Buchan Way users continue to enjoy benefits of improvements
Ongoing improvements to the Formartine and Buchan Way have made the route an even better space for users to enjoy.
02 March 2026
Aberdeenshire Council launches new partnership as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Aberdeenshire Council is launching an ambitious new partnership with the national charity Education and Employers, giving all Aberdeenshire school pupils an insight into the world of work.
02 March 2026
Aberdeenshire Council will not take World Cup bank holiday
Aberdeenshire Council will not be taking the proposed World Cup bank holiday in June – it’s to be a normal day of work across all council services.
27 February 2026
Aberdeenshire Council agrees budget for 2026/27
Aberdeenshire Council has set its budget for 2026/27 and outlined what the future may hold for residents and communities.
26 February 2026
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
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