News articles for May 2026
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Candidates for Peterhead South and Cruden by-election confirmed
Candidates for the Peterhead South and Cruden by-election, due to take place on Thursday, July 2, have been confirmed.
29 May 2026
Construction of museum of Aberdeenshire and Peterhead Library to begin
Construction of the landmark museum of Aberdeenshire and new Peterhead Library is set to begin on June 8 following the appointment of CHAP Group as principal contractor.
27 May 2026
Education and Children's Services Committee May round-up
A round-up of the Education and Children's Services Committee May meeting.
22 May 2026
Aberchirder youth artwork featured on revitalised community interpretation panels at Cleanhill Wood
Aberchirder Primary School pupils and members of a local Scout group took part in a community-led project to revitalise Cleanhill Wood’s interpretation panels that will educate and fascinate visitors for years to come.
21 May 2026
Latest round of Coastal Communities Challenge funding launched
Aberdeenshire Council has launched the latest round of its Coastal Communities Challenge Fund, with grants of up to £49,999 now available.
19 May 2026
Rural Communities Challenge Fund for 2026/27 launched
The Aberdeenshire Local Action Group’s Rural Communities Challenge Fund 2026-27 is now live and open for applications.
19 May 2026
Peterhead South and Cruden by-election to take place in July
A by-election is to be held on Thursday, July 2, for a vacancy in Aberdeenshire Council’s Peterhead South and Cruden Ward.
19 May 2026
Positive inspection report highlights strengths at Laurencekirk Primary School and Nursery
Aberdeenshire Council welcomes positive inspection report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) following a visit to Laurencekirk Primary School and Nursery Class.
19 May 2026
Roads surface dressing programme begins
Aberdeenshire Council has begun its 2026 programme of surface dressing works across the north‑east, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain and extend the life of the region’s road network.
18 May 2026
Communities thrive as £6.6m of investment delivers lasting impact across Aberdeenshire
Communities across Aberdeenshire are celebrating the success of dozens of inspiring local projects made possible through the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP).
18 May 2026