News articles for May 2026
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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
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
Giant hogweed warning issued for Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire Council is reminding residents of the dangers of giant hogweed: an invasive, non-native species of plant that can make skin react violently to sunlight.
15 May 2026
Aberdeenshire Energy Development Charter Summit generates strong industry engagement
Aberdeenshire Council has successfully hosted its inaugural Energy Development Charter Summit, marking a significant step towards increasing engagement with the energy sector and maximising socio‑economic benefits for local communities.
14 May 2026
Men's Shed group to take ownership of Leslie Old School building
Insch, Leslie and District Men’s Shed group to take ownership of former Leslie Old School building.
13 May 2026