News articles for 2026
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Extra bin collections for Friday 23 and Saturday 24 January
The majority of Aberdeenshire's bins are back on track after last weekend’s catchups. For black-lid bins that remain delayed by the recent weather, we have prepared further off-schedule collections for this Friday and Saturday from 7am.
22 January 2026
Public vote to support Aden Country Park’s sensory and carers gardens with more than £37,000
With thanks to public support during the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Participatory Budget Fund vote, more than £37,000 will go towards restoring the much-loved sensory and carer gardens within Aden Country Park.
21 January 2026
Formartine Area Committee supports rich musical heritage with £1,000 for local pipe band
Aberdeenshire Council has given its backing to the rich musical heritage of the area by awarding a £1,000 grant to the Ellon and District Royal British Legion Pipe Band.
20 January 2026
Stop the release of balloons and sky lanterns urges Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeenshire Council is encouraging residents to stop releasing balloons or sky lanterns in light of the severe risks they pose to animals, habitats and communities.
20 January 2026
Extra routes put on for bin collections - Friday 16, Saturday 17, and Monday 19 January
Our crews have shown extraordinary commitment to get Aberdeenshire back on track after the recent adverse weather. That continues with extra off-schedule collections for black lid bins this Friday, Saturday, and Monday from 7am.
15 January 2026
Waste and recycling service 13 January 2026
Waste and recycling teams have gone above and beyond during the recent adverse weather to service accessible routes, keep recycling centres open, and support snow clearing efforts across Aberdeenshire—and they are not stopping. The team has a range of plans in place to help communities get caught up.
13 January 2026
Aberdeenshire winter weather updates
See all the latest updates on the severe winter weather across Aberdeenshire.
12 January 2026
Aberdeenshire Council ends 'major incident' but emergency response efforts continue
Aberdeenshire Council has taken the decision to end its ‘major incident’, which it stood up last Tuesday as a result of major snowfall affecting all parts of Aberdeenshire, but the Council remains alert to the on-going needs of communities in a heightened state of emergency response.
11 January 2026
Emergency protection works begin at Portsoy Harbour
Aberdeenshire Council has appointed a contractor to undertake emergency protection and recovery measures at Portsoy Harbour.
09 January 2026
Residents invited to submit snow photos to aid clearance efforts
As winter maintenance teams continue to work towards restoring connectivity across Aberdeenshire’s road network, residents are being invited to submit photos to support these efforts.
09 January 2026