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Financial support for pupils
Contains information on Education Maintenance Allowance, Free school meals, Clothing grant, Free school transport.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/assistance/
Benefits and grants
Contains information on Council Tax Reduction, Housing Benefit, Contact Benefits team, Free School Meals, Scottish Welfare Fund, Discretionary Housing Payments, School Clothing Grant, Blue Badge scheme, Educational grants, Social Security Scotland, Money and benefits advice.
Financial help
This page has information about the financial support available to help with the cost of your care. This could be care and support services at home or in a care home.
Free personal and nursing care
Free personal and nursing care is available for all adults in Scotland who are assessed as needing these services. More information is available on the ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/community-care/financial-support/
Schools
Contains information on School meals and payments, School places, School transport, School inspections, Financial support for pupils, Additional support needs, Contact a school, Gaelic in schools, Parentsportal.
2017 Statement of Assistance Document FINAL.pdf
PDF document (351 KB)
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/media/21397/2017-statement-of-assistance-document-final.pdf
Guide-to-Domestic-Abuse-Assistance-in-Aberdeenshire.pdf
PDF document (550 KB)
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/media/26771/guide-to-domestic-abuse-assistance-in-aberdeenshire.pdf
Financial support for young people
Regular financial support is given to young people aged 16 to 18 who:
have been looked after away from home for over 13 weeks since the age of 14, and
ceased to be looked after over their official school leaving age
This is because young people in this age group are not eligible for state benefits.
Are there any exceptions?
Yes, some young peop...
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Help prevent the spread of coronavirus by following the rules and guidance on how to stay safe.Coronavirus information in British Sign Language
If you are a British Sign Language (BSL) user, please watch our video explaining current arrangements for council services. You can also access coronavirus information on the British Deaf Association websit...
Trading Standards Business Assistance
Contains information on Trading Standards Business Assistance for businesses, Business Companion, Licensing, Calibration Services, Public Weighbridges.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/business/
APPENDIX B - FINANCIAL DELEGATIONS TABLES.pdf
PDF document (101 KB)
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/media/18287/appendix-b-financial-delegations-tables.pdf
School Meals
Contains information on Special diets, Free school meals, Primary school meals, Secondary school meals, School payments.
Financial hardship during coronavirus
We appreciate that a number of residents will find themselves in a very different financial position than they may be used to. We will respond to individual cases regarding financial hardship on a case by case basis.
Help with paying your bills
If you are struggling to pay any of the debts owed to Aberdeenshire Council (like Council Tax) please ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/covid-19/council-tax-benefits-welfare-covid-19/
Aberdeenshire Educational Trust Annual Report & Financial Statements 31 March 2015.PDF
PDF document (599 KB)
Kincardineshire Educational Trust Annual Report & Financial Statements 2015.PDF
PDF document (563 KB)
Inverurie & District Charitable Trusts Annual Report & Financial Statements 31 March 2015.PDF
PDF document (834 KB)
Stonehaven & Lower Deeside Charitable Trusts Annual Report & Financial Statements 31 Mar 2015.PDF
PDF document (639 KB)
Mid Formartine Charitable Trusts Annual Report & Financial Statements 31 March 2015.PDF
PDF document (576 KB)
East Garioch Charitable Trust Annual Report & Financial Statements 31 March 2015.PDF
PDF document (574 KB)
Anderson & Woodman Library Trust Annual Report & Financial Statements 31 March 2015.PDF
PDF document (548 KB)
Andrew Cooper History Prize Fund Annual Report & Financial Statements 31 March 2015.PDF
PDF document (533 KB)
Mcdonald Public Park Endowment Annual Report & Financial Statements 31 March 2015.PDF
PDF document (526 KB)
Miss A E Scatterty Bequest Annual Report & Financial Statements 31 March 2015.PDF
PDF document (505 KB)
Registrars
Contains information on Births, Deaths, Marriages, Civil Partnerships, Family History, Contact registrar offices, Order a certificate, Registrars fees.
School Transport
Contains information on School transport in adverse weather, Mainstream school transport, School travel planning.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/school-transport/
School places
Contains information on Register for primary one, Attend an out of zone school, Catchment areas, School roll projections, Secondary school places, Composite classes, Delayed entry to primary one, Apply for a school place.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/admissions/
Self-directed support - Option 2
As part of Self-directed support (SDS), there are several options for managing your care. Option 2 is one of these options.
You choose how the budget is used but the money is managed by someone else. This is known as an Option 2.
You can choose to have all or part of your individual budget paid to an Individual Service Fund (ISF) provider. A SDS pa...
Elections and voting
Contains information on Electoral participation, Election results, Who represents you, How to vote, Where to vote, Contact Election team, Review of polling places, Register to vote, Review of Parliamentary constituencies, Local Government Elections 2022, Inverurie Business Improvement District Ballot.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/elections/
Self-directed support - Option 1
As part of Self-directed support (SDS), there are several options for managing your care. Option 1, Direct Payment is one of these options.
You can choose to have your individual budget paid into a SDS payment card account. The account will be opened in the name of the person managing the budget, so in your own name or the name of a nominated perso...
Employment support
The Employment Support Team (EST) is the council's central point for employment support. The team coordinates the Aberdeenshire Employability Partnership, which is geared to help people into work and training.
The EST assists anyone living in Aberdeenshire who is actively seeking employment, or looking to enter education or training to gain full-ti...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employability-support/employment-support-team/
Care and support at home
We provide a range of Care at Home services for people who need support to live independently at home. The services provide support and practical help in your own home.
Care at Home is available from early morning to late evening, every day of the year. In exceptional circumstances, or where people experience a crisis, we can arrange for Home Carer...
Private Water Supply Grants
The Private Water Supplies (Grants)(Scotland) Regulations 2006 allow grants to be made to improve private water supplies.
The basic grant scheme is non-means tested and provides financial assistance of up to £800.
The scheme is available to domestic, commercial and public premises but is not available in the following circumstances:
any public bod...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/environment/environmental-health/private-water-supply-grants/
Homeowners - advice and support
Scheme of assistance
We have produced a scheme of assistance for private homeowners and tenants of private sector landlords. Section 72 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 requires all local authorities to produce a scheme of assistance for private homeowners and tenants. It sets out the circumstances in which we will provide information, advice, an...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/homeowners-advice-and-support/
Travel Planning
Contains information on Aberdeenshire Travel Plan, School Travel Planning, Travel planning for your business.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/transportation/travel-planning/
School Travel Planning
Find out about school travel planning
Self-directed Support
Self-directed Support (SDS) is the Scottish Government’s strategy for putting you in control of your own life if you need social care or support to help you live in the community. SDS allows you to choose how your support is provided, and gives you as much control as you want of your individual budget.
It is backed by the Social Care (Self-directed...
Kinship care
Our Kinship Care service assesses and supports the carer and child as a family, known as the kinship family. As well as promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people.
We have a duty to assess and support kinship carers who care for children who are looked after and housed through an arrangement by Aberdeenshire Council, known as Loo...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/children-and-families/kinship/
Delayed entry to primary one
In Scotland, children usually start primary school in the year during which they have their fifth birthday. This means that in primary one classes, children are usually aged between 4 and a half and 5 and a half years old.
When a child doesn't start school at the expected August start date for their year group, it is called deferred entry:
Turning...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/admissions/delayed-entry/
Education Appeals
Contains information on About education appeals, Appeal process, Appeals Committee, Further advice on education appeal.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/education-appeals/
Community care
Contains information on Living independently, Protection and support, Caring for others, Financial help, Blue Badge scheme.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/community-care/
Public and private roads
We repair and maintain most roads and pavements in Aberdeenshire. On this page you can find out more about:
Public roads
Private roads
We are not responsible for maintaining trunk roads (A90, A96 and the A92 from Stonehaven Junction to Charleston Junction). They are managed and maintained by BEAR Scotland.
Public roads
The statutory list of publi...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roads/public-and-private-roads/
Roads and travel
Contains information on Roads, Public transport, Transportation, Harbours, A96 Dualling Inverness to Aberdeen, School transport, Car parking, Electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Register for primary one
Children start primary one in August and registrations take place in January each year. The year they start depends on when they turn 5.
If your child’s fifth birthday is between 1st March 2022 and 28th February 2023, you can register them in January 2022 to start attending school in August 2022.
All primary one children should be enrolled at their...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/admissions/primary-school-registration/
Apply for a school outside your catchment
Your child would normally attend a school within the school zone (catchment area) close to where you live. However, you can request that your child attends a school in another zone:
Before you apply
How to apply
Appeals
Contact
Out of zone requests privacy notice (pdf 75KB)
Whole school privacy notice (pdf 185KB)
Before you apply
Find your catchm...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/admissions/out-of-zone-school/
Housing tenancy during coronavirus
Your tenancy
Scotland is transitioning through the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 restrictions. This continues to have a significant impact on the delivery of Housing services.
All Housing Officers will be unable to undertake home visits unless for emergency requirements until advised it is safe to do so, but will remain on hand to assist you by te...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/housing/housing-covid-19/housing-tenants-covid-19/
Social care and health
Contains information on Community care, Criminal justice, Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Caring for others, Living independently, Financial help.
Throughcare and aftercare service
Contains information on Eligibility and support, Financial support for young people, Pathways assessments, plans and coordinators, Education, training and employment, Supported accommodation, Supported Lodging scheme, Contact Throughcare and Aftercare team.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/children-and-families/throughcare-and-aftercare-service/
School and leisure building improvements
Contains information on School building improvement, Condition assessment.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/building-improvements/
Housing policies and strategies
Housing strategy and assessment
Private housing
Housing for independent living and particular needs
Housing options
Fuel poverty, sustainability and energy efficiency
Neighbourhood issues
Repairs and maintenance
Tenancy agreement
Tenant participation
Minority Ethnic Communities
Homelessness
Housing strategy and assessment
Local Housing Strategy ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/housing/housing-policies-and-strategies/
Aberdeenshire Care and Repair
Aberdeenshire Care and Repair provides a free service offering information, advice and help with repairs, maintenance and adaptations to Aberdeenshire owner occupiers and private landlords’ tenants who are over 60 and/or have a disability.
We can help homeowners by providing:
advice and information on practical ways to improve your home
a home vis...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/housing/private-housing/aberdeenshire-care-and-repair/
Discretionary Housing Payments
If you are receiving Housing Benefit but are still having difficulty paying your rent you may be able to claim a Discretionary Housing Payment:
Who can apply
How we decide who gets a payment
Duration of payments
How to apply
Appeal a decision
Contact
View the Discretionary Housing Payments guide (pdf 99.3KB).
Who can apply
To be considered for a ...
Low Cost Shared Equity - how it works
The Low Cost Shared Equity scheme is administered by Aberdeenshire Council and allows the nominated purchaser to buy the majority equity share in a property. Planning agreements between the council and developers enable properties to be offered for sale on an equity share basis. You will have full title for the property and will not have to pay ren...
Instrumental music lessons
Contains information on Music tuition, Music centre groups, Youth Music Initiative, Aberdeenshire Schools Pipe Band, Instrumental music portal.
Winter roads maintenance
Contains information on Become a snow warden, Winter plan and monitoring, Winter resources and limitations, Snow clearing, Winter driving, School transport and closures, Gritting, Grit bins.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roads/winter-maintenance/
What we spend and how we spend it
Information about our strategy for, and management of, financial resources. It explains how we plan to spend public money and what has been spent:
Council plan
Our performance including annual reports
Annual accounts
Audit committee
Budget proposals
Council Tax bands and charges
Revenue and capital budgets
Financial regulations
Community funding a...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/data/model-publication-scheme/class-4/
School payments
Our schools run a cashless payment system for school meals, services or activities. You can manage and top up your child's account online:
How to register
Link your child to your account
How to make school payments
Meal choices
Contact
Due to current coronavirus guidelines we require your support to restrict the handling of cash in schools to red...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/meals/online-payments/
Vulnerable tenants and repairs
In circumstances where a tenant is vulnerable, it may be necessary to schedule the repair faster than normal.
We can make arrangements for this if the fault has a negative effect on the tenant’s condition. We can also offer extra assistance, for example, with moving bulky items to provide access for repairs.
Aberdeenshire Educational Trust
The Aberdeenshire Educational Trust was set up for residents, schools and organisations in the former County of Aberdeen, under the Aberdeenshire Educational Trust Scheme 1955 and Amendment Scheme of 1966. The Trust awards grants to individuals, schools and organisations to help with the cost of school trips, further education and funding for sport...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/benefits-and-grants/educational-grants/
Local support for adapting a business during coronavirus
The council and our partner agencies will continue to provide situation specific advice and guidance for the business community across Aberdeenshire. We continue to liaise closely with the Scottish and UK Governments to ensure that Aberdeenshire benefits from the financial packages available, alongside developing local responses to support busines...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/covid-19/reopening-businesses/
How we procure goods and services from external providers
Information about how we procure goods and services, and our contracts with external providers:
Procurement information including contracts register
Financial regulations
Joint procurement strategy with Aberdeen City and Highland councils
Purchasing goods and services - conditions of contracting with the council
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/data/model-publication-scheme/class-6/
Living independently
Contains information on Occupational therapy service, Care and support at home, Community alarm or telecare, Day care services for adults with disabilities, How to get care services - care assessment, Services for older people, Community care services, Eligibility for care services, Care homes.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/community-care/living-independently/
Schools and learning
Contains information on Educational Psychology Service, Outdoor learning, Instrumental music lessons, Education offices, Schools, Nurseries and childcare, Community Learning and Development, Parental involvement and engagement, Work placement opportunities.
Net Zero Technology Centre Support for Research and Innovation
Subsidy Control
The objective of the scheme is, in terms of Title XI, Chapter 3, of the Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the UK and EU, to provide:
Aid for start-ups
Support for research and development projects
Aid for the construction or upgrade of research infrastructures that perform economic activities
Aid for innovation clusters
Inno...
Develop a Plan for the Future
As you are now aware the completion of the risk assessment is a useful tool to establish the further controls that require to be implemented to ensure safety within the workplace.
These controls may involve financial outlays and consequently cannot be implemented immediately. For this reason, it is necessary for you to develop a health and safety p...
Consumer Credit or Hire
Licensing
If you provide consumer credit such as listed below, you are likely to require authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority.
sell goods or provide service on credit
hire or lease out goods for more than three months
lend money
arrange credit for others
offer hire purchase terms
collect debts or purchase debts
help people with debt p...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/business/consumer-credit-or-hire/
Legislation
Officers carry out visits to trade premises such as shops, factories and licensed premises, to ensure they are complying with the criminal law.
Initially advice and assistance is offered to businesses to help them comply. However for more serious offences, or where the law is persistently breached, we can report traders to the Procurator Fiscal for...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/legislation/
Parental involvement and engagement
Contains information on Parent Councils, Home education, Parent factsheets, Learning at home, Additional Support Needs, Have your say.
Employability
Find out about employability
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employability-support/
Council and democracy
Find out about council and democracy
Community Food Fund
The council has made a new round of funds available to support local projects tackling food security in Aberdeenshire communities. Find out more:
Eligibility
Funds
How to apply
Submitting more than one application
Examples of what will be supported
What will not be supported
Resources for seeking funding
Community Food Fund privacy notice (PDF 80K...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/funding/community-food-fund/
Disproportionate burden assessments
We are required by law to carry out disproportionate burden assessments where we are not able to meet our legal obligation to reach the WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standard:
Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefit form
publications.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Documents supplied by the public and other organisations
Council Tax Reduction and Housing Bene...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/data/accessibility/technical-accessibility/disproportionate-burden/
Licensing policies
Licensing Policy Statement - Alcohol
The Licensing Policy Statement sets out the Aberdeenshire Licensing Board's policy on the sale and supply of alcohol within Aberdeenshire in terms of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
The Board adopted the policy of our three former Divisional Licensing Boards (North, Central and South) on 29th April 2020. Thi...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/licensing/alcohol/policies/licensing-policies/
Equality Impact Assessments 2013
This page contains the following information: - 1. Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs) 2. Justification statements explaining why an EIA is not required
If the document opens with a Committee Report, please refer to section three 'Equalities, Staffing and Financial Implications'. This will detail whether an Equality Impact Assessment has been carr...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/equalities/equality-impact-assessments/eias/
During council home upgrades
To make sure your home improvements go smoothly for everyone:
What you need to do
Assistance and support
Claims against the contractor
Tenant feedback
What you need to do
The contractor will tell you when they need to access your home to do the work. Please help us by:
keeping any appointment they make with you
giving access to them to do the...
Support for business community - Coronavirus
The council continues to work on behalf of our business and communities to minimise the negative impact on the economy and ensure businesses have the support they need throughout coronavirus (COVID-19).
We are liaising closely with both the UK and Scottish Government and other partner organisations to deliver vital guidance and assistance.
We also ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/business-covid-19/
Moving to smaller accommodation
If you are living in council accommodation, and have at least one spare room, we encourage you to move to a smaller property more suited to your needs. You can apply for a transfer, making larger family sized accommodation available to people on our housing waiting list.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for assistance to help yo...
Law Enforcement
Officers carry out visits to trade premises such as shops, factories and licensed premises, to ensure they are complying with the criminal law.
Initially advice and assistance is offered to businesses to help them comply. However for more serious offences, or where the law is persistently breached, we can report traders to the Procurator Fiscal ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/business/law-enforcement/
Strategic priorities
The Council has significant work to address the impacts on our communities and businesses facing us today, from COVID-19, Brexit, the economic crisis and climate change. The budgetary impact on the Council and, therefore, in turn to the communities we serve is one we must respond to through decisive action.
Our new strategic priorities better refle...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/council-plan/strategic-priorities/
Former tenant arrears
When you terminate your tenancy, you should make sure that you pay the balance of rent to the termination date to avoid falling into arrears at the end of your tenancy.
Housing benefit may only be paid to the date you stop occupying the house, which could be before the end of the termination notice period.
If you had a previous tenancy with us and ...
Car Share Scheme
“You tend to notice you haven’t been to the petrol station for a while.” David Jason
As part of Aberdeenshire Council’s commitment to promoting alternatives to single occupancy car use the Council encourages car sharing.
Aberdeenshire Council fund a free online service for anyone interested in car sharing in Aberdeenshire. The scheme is open to ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/transportation/commuting/car-share-scheme/
Council budget
We are required to set a budget on an annual basis, taking into account the amount of funding we can raise, the services we must provide, and financial pressures including inflation.
Our services
We have produced this electronic leaflet to explain how bills are calculated and the role Council Tax plays in our overall budget (PDF 210KB).
Revenue bud...
Budget proposals 2017/18
As part of our budget planning for 2017/18, a set of infographics was developed and used to seek your views on a range of service themes.
Each of them painted a picture of a different part of council budget-setting. For example, there was a section on the pressures that the council faces, one which focused on Council Tax, and one which laid out som...
Leisure, tourism and outdoors
Contains information on Archaeology, Ranger Service, Tourists and Visitors, Country parks, Parks and open spaces, Fishing, Bennachie Visitor Centre.
Money and benefits advice
If you live in Aberdeenshire our Money Advice and Welfare Rights Team can provide free, impartial and confidential advice. Our team can help you to:
check you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to
complete benefit claim forms
challenge a benefit decision you disagree with
deal with some low level debts
recommend other organisations an...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/benefits-and-grants/money-and-welfare-advice/
Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme
We run a Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme to help individuals, couples or families renting in the private sector.
The scheme aims to help people who cannot provide a deposit and where one of the following criteria applies:
aged 16 years and over and may be homeless, or at risk of homelessness, and have received homelessness advice or assistance
asses...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/housing/housing-options/rent-deposit-guarantee-scheme/
Exporting and Internationalisation
Aberdeenshire Council recognises the importance of exporting to our companies and in association with Aberdeen City Council it has agreed that we will draw on the resources and expertise of the international staff within Aberdeen City Council. Services on Exporting are very much customer driven through the Export Survey and the 2008 edition of thi...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/support-and-advice/exporting-and-internationalisation/
Scottish Welfare Fund
The Scottish Welfare Fund is administered by councils in Scotland to provide financial support to people who are facing a crisis or need help to live in the community. It is normally a one-off grant for living expenses or household goods:
Crisis Grants
Community Care Grants
COVID-19 Self-isolation Support Grant
Scottish Welfare Fund information le...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/benefits-and-grants/scottish-welfare-fund/
Unpaid work by offenders
Unpaid work - previously referred to as Community Service - is an option available to the courts as part of a Community Payback Order. Offenders carry out work across Aberdeenshire in either small groups or in individual placements. The work is supervised either directly by the service or by another party in agreement with the service.
In 2011 / 12...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/criminal-justice/unpaid-work-by-offenders/
European Social Fund (ESF)
Two European Social Fund (ESF) 'Strategic Interventions' were delivered in Aberdeenshire between 2016 and 2018. View a summary of all the projects (pdf 322KB) that were awarded ESF fund.
View European Social Fund privacy notices.
Aberdeenshire Employability Pipeline
The Aberdeenshire Employability Pipeline provided an integrated, cross-agency app...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/support-and-advice/european-matters/european-social-fund/
Welcome
Introduction
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 requires that 'local access forums' be set up across Scotland to advise local authorities on putting the new legislation into effect.
The Aberdeenshire Local Outdoor Access Forum (ALOAF) covers the area of Aberdeenshire apart from the Cairngorm's National Park and Aberdeen city.
We advise the local a...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/paths-and-outdoor-access/local-outdoor-access-forum/welcome/
Consumer advice
Consumer advice in Aberdeenshire is provided in partnership with consumeradvice.scot an advice only service which is funded by the Scottish Government and covers the whole of Scotland.
If you are looking for information or general help, check out the consumeradvice.scot website or the Which? website dedicated to consumer rights.
Which? have also pu...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/consumers/consumer-advice/
Council Tax discounts and exemptions
Contains information on Single person, Unoccupied property, Students, Young people and apprentices, Person in hospital or care home, Severely mentally impaired person, Disabled person, Care providers, Second home or job related, Low income households.
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/council-tax/exemption-or-discount/
Scheme of Governance - How the council makes decisions
The council follow clear procedures to ensure that all decisions are lawful, accessible and transparent.
Decisions made by Members
Members are responsible for making strategic decisions both in Full Council and Committee meetings. Members also monitor and scrutinise delivery of council services carried out by officers.
View committees system for f...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/scheme-of-governance/
Difficulty paying business rates
If you are having difficulties paying your business rates, the important thing is to act now. If you can't pay as requested, please contact our business rates team as we might be able to help and offer advice.
Final notice
If, by 30 September of the current financial year, you have failed to pay as requested on your business rates bill you will no ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/business-rates/difficulty-paying/
How are we going to do things differently
This is a renewal plan for Aberdeenshire; the focus is on exploring how we plan to do things differently, working alongside communities, to ensure we continue to deliver high quality services.
The priorities will inform our Medium-Term Financial Strategy and Carbon Budget, helping us to focus resources where the need is greatest. It will set out ho...
The impact of COVID-19 on our budget and services
Aberdeenshire Council is a large organisation, with 16,000 employees and delivering hundreds of local services for the benefit of our communities. Our services include nursery, primary and secondary education, health and social care services, maintaining roads and transport, waste and street cleaning, housing, business support, libraries and leisur...
Business Gateway
Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services. In Aberdeenshire the service provides assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business by a combination of:
Online support – a comprehensive website with practical infor...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/support-and-advice/business-support/business-gateway/
Community Economic Development
Community Economic Development activities help release the enterprise potential within local communities, working with social enterprises, development trusts and community organisations Where possible, Economic Development provides:
real support to developing communities
guidance in project development
assistance in organisational development
Ab...
School travel planning: case studies
This page provides examples of projects that schools in Aberdeenshire have been involved in to promote the aims of their school travel plan. If you would like to organise a project, either similar to one below or an idea of your own, please get in touch with your School Travel Planner for assistance.
View example projects:
Wow project case study (...
Residents Permit
Residents Permits are available to those whose main residence is in an approved zone, subject to certain conditions. The permit allows residents living next to or in close proximity to a Council operated car park to park within the specified car park. Holders of a valid resident’s permit do not require to purchase a pay and display ticket when park...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/car-parking/residents-permit/
Dalvenie Gardens respite flat
Dalvenie Gardens is a modern, purpose built very sheltered housing complex in Banchory for older people and people with complex care needs.
We lease and furnish a flat at Dalvenie Gardens to provide a short break respite service so we can work out the need for this type of facility.
The flat is self-contained and spacious. It has its own front do...
War-wounded support funding
ACT2 (Aberdeenshire Charities Trust) administers charitable funds in Aberdeenshire and is a registered charity (SC045539).
The trust has designated funds available to for whole of Aberdeenshire that can be used specifically for war-wounded personnel.
View information about charitable trust funds for war-wounded personnel:
Eligibility
Available f...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/funding/war-wounded-support-funding/
Aberdeenshire Charities Trust funding process
When your Aberdeenshire Charities Trust funding application is received it will be acknowledged in writing. We will check the information is accurate and make sure the reason for funding meets one of the purposes set out in trust.
Valid applications will be presented to the trustees at the next meeting of the trust.
We aim to validate applications ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/funding/charities-trust-funding-process/
Sub-letting your property
You can take someone in to live with you and charge them rent if your home is large enough; and you charge a reasonable rent.
Before you take in a lodger or sub-let all or part of your home you need to obtain our written permission.
You need to let us know who you intend to have as a lodger or sub-let to and the financial arrangements you have made...
Local tenant groups and what they do
Local tenant groups provide help and advice to tenants on housing and community matters. They work together to safeguard and promote the interests of residents in their area on matters concerning housing, the environment and community life.
The simplest way of getting involved would be to go along to one of your local group meetings. Local groups w...
Private Water Supplies
Private water supplies are those which are not provided by Scottish Water. Their source of water may be from springs, wells, boreholes, rivers or lochs. Aberdeenshire has over 8000 private supplies, 1500 of them are known as Regulated Supplies. These either supply large numbers of residential properties, with greater than 50 possible occupants, or ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/environment/environmental-health/private-water-supplies/
Getting help to buy your home
There are a number of schemes set up to help you buy a new home if you can't afford one:
Low cost initiative for first time buyers (LIFT)
New Supply Shared Equity Scheme
Open market shared equity scheme
Shared ownership
Low cost initiative for first time buyers (LIFT)
If you would like to buy your own home but can't afford to pay the full market ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/housing/housing-options/buying/help-to-buy-home/
Business Resilience and Sustainability Scheme
This scheme has proved very popular and has now closed to new enquiries and applications for the current year.
The Business Resilience and Sustainability Scheme (BRASS) has been introduced to react to and support our most innovative and capable businesses and social enterprises. The scheme is designed to complement work undertaken by our partners...
About Trading Standards for Business
Our aim is to offer advice and assistance to businesses within the Aberdeenshire area to help them comply with the law.
You can now also follow us on Twitter for the latest information and alerts.
We have a duty to ensure the law is enforced but we will act fairly and proportionately in accordance with our Enforcement policy.
Law enforcement
Offic...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/business/business/
Garioch area funding
View grants and funding available in the Garioch area:
Area Initiatives Fund
Small Grants Fund
Aberdeenshire Charities Trust funding
Common Good Fund applications
Garioch area funding privacy notice (pdf 94KB)
Funding from Garioch Area Committee Budget and /or local common Good Funds can only be accessed once in any 3-year period.
Area Initiative...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/funding/garioch/
Contact registration offices
We are experiencing an unprecedented number of queries about ceremonies. All registration requests are reviewed and prioritised and we appreciate your patience. View Registrars arrangements during coronavirus.
Aberdeenshire Registrars provide the following range of services by appointment:
registration of births, marriages and deaths
family histor...
Council Tax bill explained
We send your Council Tax bill in February or March each year. Besides telling you how much Council Tax you have to pay, your tax bills contain quite a lot of other information:
Your bill explained
Who pays the bill
Request a revised copy of your bill
Your bill explained
Your Council Tax bill will show details such as your current method of paymen...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/council-tax/your-bill-explained/
Climate change and sustainability
The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 requires us to act sustainably, contribute to carbon emissions reduction targets and to climate change adaptation. We are expected, along with all Scottish public bodies, to lead by example in combating climate change and making a valuable contribution towards achieving our emissions reduction targets. Aberdee...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/environment/green-living/environmental-policy/
Difficulties in making Council Tax payment
If you are having difficulty paying your bill please contact us on 03456 081201 or at income.recovery@aberdeenshire.gov.uk before missing an instalment.
In certain circumstances you might be eligible for a reduction, discount or exemption of your Council Tax:
Discount or exemption
Council Tax reduction
Alternative payment arrangement
You can disc...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/council-tax/difficulty-paying/
Adults with incapacity
Some adults, aged 16 or over, may not have the capacity to make important decisions about their finances or welfare. This may be because of a mental health problem, learning disability, or dementia.
The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act provides ways to help protect those who are, or may become, incapable of looking after their own welfare or ...
Registration of tenant organisations
Non-registered tenant organisations
Criteria for registration of tenant organisations
Applying for registered tenant organisation status
Other aspects of the registration of tenant organisations
More information
Non-registered tenant organisations
We support the delivery of tenant participation in Aberdeenshire by registered tenant organisations...
Winter maintenance resources
The provision of the winter maintenance service costs the council in the region of £4 million to £9 million depending on the severity of the winter. Over the winter period we expect to use between 40,000 tonnes and 55,000 tonnes of salt and spend between £1.9 million to £2.9 million on winter plant (such as snow ploughs, gritters, tractors). Our wo...
Public access - planning and building register
View our briefing notes to find out how we are maintaining a functioning planning system during coronavirus.
You can view planning and building applications register (public access) to find applications in your area, view documents and drawings relating to them:
Planning applications
Planning enforcement notices
Building warrant applications
...
Contact Children and Families teams
View locations and contact details of your local Children and Families team.
Worried about a child or young personIf you are worried that a child or young person is at risk or is being abused phone 01467 537111 (9am - 5pm).For out of hours support phone 03456 08 12 06 (weekdays and all weekend).In an emergency phone 999 for police assistance.
Ar...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/children-and-families/children-and-families-team-offices/
Public access - licensing register
You can use licensing register (public access) to view details of current licence applications as well as licences that have been already issued.
The information on the system is constantly updated throughout working days. Any new applications are available as soon as they are viewed to be valid.
The register also allows you to create a profile to...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/licensing/licence-register/
Civil Partnership Ceremony
Civil partnerships are now available to both mixed and same sex couples. Our registrars can preside over your Civil Partnership ceremony all over Aberdeenshire, from the top of a mountain to a more traditional ceremony venue.
Once you have decided on a date and venue for your Civil Partnership ceremony, you should contact the appropriate Registrat...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/registrars/civil-partnerships/civil-partnership-ceremony/
Animal Health and Welfare
Aberdeenshire Council Environmental Health Service is responsible for enforcement of animal health & welfare legislation. This protects the welfare of livestock on farms, at markets and during transportation.
Report dead or missing animal
To report a dead or missing animal contact our Waste team.
Please let them know:
what animal it is
what ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/environment/animal-health/animal-health-and-welfare/
Ythan Project
The Ythan Project was a partnership project which aimed to protect, restore and enhance the river Ythan in Aberdeenshire. The project had three main aims:
to include local people in the work being undertaken and the decisions being made
to undertake restoration work to improve the river environment at key locations
to work with farmers on river-re...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/environment/natural-heritage/ythan-project/
Community Resilience Fund
The council has made funds available for community resilience work. Find out more:
Eligibility
Funds
How to apply
Community resilience privacy notice (pdf 95KB)
Eligibility
The Aberdeenshire Community Resilience Fund is for community or resilience groups seeking funding to support community resilience in connection with:
Vulnerability - protecti...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/funding/community-resilience/
Wind Energy Developments
You can also view the Development Briefs
Wind Energy Developments
On 25th August 2005 the Infrastructure Services Committee approved the use of supplementary planning guidance on Policy Inf\7: Renewable Energy Facilities - wind energy
The guidelines are split into two separate documents. Both sets of guidelines have been developed as part of Aberde...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/plans-and-policies/wind-energy-developments/
Central Buchan A2B
Central Buchan A2B dial-a-bus service is operated by Kininmonth Cabs. The service is open to the general public, and in most cases a door-to-door service is provided.
Area covered and operating times
Central Buchan A2B is a door-to-door service operating Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6.30pm and Saturday between 8am and 6.30pm.
You can ask to ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/public-transport/a2b-dial-a-bus/central-buchan/
Power Boating (Rescue Craft for Dinghy Sailing and Windsurfing Only)
Qualifying Awards
Royal Yachting Association Coaching Scheme
RYA Powerboat Level 2 The minimum requirement for using power boats as rescue craft. This is often regarded the “driving licence” for powerboats.
RYA Intermediate Instructor This award enables the holder to teach powerboat skills up to and including RYA Level 2.
RYA Advanced Instructor Th...
Aberdeenshire Historic Kirkyards Conservation and Repair
With over 150 historic kirkyards widely dispersed throughout the North-East, Aberdeenshire is home to a fascinating collection of memorials and tombstones. Dating from the 13th to the 17th century, the kirkyards have important architectural and historic significance which assists us to understand our local and nation's history.
To prevent further d...
Agricultural Block Exemption Regulation (ABER) Award - SA.53572
Following Section 20 of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003, Scottish Local Authorities may provide aid for investments in connection with the processing of agricultural products and the marketing of agricultural products. This is in accordance with Article 17 of the Commission Regulation (EC) No. 702/2014 - the Regulation. This payment is ma...
Durnhythe Care Home
Durnhythe care home is in peaceful surroundings in Portsoy, close to the village centre. It is a two storey building and can accommodate 33 residents.
All bedrooms are fully furnished. You can personalise your room by bringing some of your favourite furniture, photographs or other personal items. Each bedroom has a lockable space for safe keeping o...
Ukraine support
People across Aberdeenshire and beyond are looking for ways in which they can help support communities and individuals caught up in the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
How Ukrainians can come to the UK
The UK Government has announced the following routes for Ukrainians to come to the UK:
Ukraine Family Scheme visa
Homes for Ukraine Direct Sponsor
Ho...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/ukraine-support/
Register of Members' Interests
Regulations made under the 2000 Act - Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (Register of Interests) Regulations 2003 - provide for Councillors to give Notice of "Registrable Interests" as follows (references relate to paragraphs of the Councillors' Code of Conduct):
Gifts and hospitality (3.13)
Remuneration (4.3 to 4.11)
Relate...
Being a community councillor
Being a community councillor means you have shared responsibility for the success of the community council, even if you are not an office bearer. You must commit to the role and uphold the standards and values of the community council. All members should contribute to discussions and decisions concerning the work of the community council.
Roles wit...
Tyres disposal
We stopped accepting vehicle tyres for disposal because we need more space for recycling at the council’s recycling and waste facilities. We are trying to make space for more recyclable materials instead, so that residents can recycle more.
When you need new tyres on your car, ask the garage where you have them fitted to dispose of your old tyres f...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/waste/household-rubbish/tyres-disposal/
Health and Social Care Partnership grant fund
The Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) grant fund is used to support voluntary and third sector groups or organisations to provide services which contribute to the delivery of the HSCP's Strategic Plan.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the HSCP is particularly keen to strengthen and build on the incredible community respon...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/ahscp/hscp-grant-funding-programme/
Why we created our Digital Strategy
The work of our previous digital strategy ‘Innovate Aberdeenshire’ 2015-2020 paved the way for customers to access and use our services in new ways, and facilitated new internal working practices which improved the quality of our services, whilst contributing to the overall efficiency savings for the Council. These strong foundations stood us incre...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/digital-strategy/digital-strategy-background/
Very Sheltered Housing
Very Sheltered Housing lets older people or people with disabilities keep their independence and privacy while making sure care and support is provided. It is usually offered to people who are 60 years of age or above and vulnerable in their current accommodation. Younger applicants may be considered depending on their circumstances.
Applicants are...
Small society lottery return
Every society registered with us to run small society lotteries must submit a return after each lottery is held. This is to allow us to assess whether financial limits are being adhered to and to ensure that any money raised is being applied for the proper purpose.
The information that must be submitted is as follows:
The arrangements for the lott...
Community Mental Health Team
Our Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) assesses, treats and manages care needs and provides support for people experiencing serious mental health problems. The team help you to live as independently as possible in your community.
We have 3 teams covering North, South and Central Aberdeenshire. They are integrated teams of different health and soci...
The Faithlie Centre
Conservation and building adaption category – category winner, distinction
Project – The Faithlie CentreArchitect – Moxon Architects LtdMain Contractor – Morrison Construction LtdEngineer – David Narro Associates (Structural Engineer)Location – Fraserburgh Photos – Ben Addy
The judging panel felt this was a really key project in terms of regenerati...
Self-directed Support payment card queries and contact us
This page has contact information to help you with any questions about your Self-directed Support (SDS) payment card and account.
The card is provided by our partner Prepaid Financial Services (PFS).
If you have any questions about your care and support, please contact your Social Worker, Care Manager, Enablement and Support Coordinator, Local Area...
Ready2Go conditions of booking and carriage
Passengers will only be carried if they have a booking and have received confirmation of their pick-up time.
Passengers should hold a valid ticket (or free bus pass) or pay the appropriate fare when boarding the bus.
Passengers attempting to hail the bus or board it without a booking will not be carried. Bookings must be made using the Ready2Go ap...
Manual Handling
Manual Handling operations may result in injury, accidents and ill health. In fact these work activities account for approximately 25% of all reported work related injuries every year and it is estimated that many more occur which are never reported. So what is manual handling and how does it relate to your business?
Manual Handling - Risk Assessm...
Burial ground charges
Our burial ground fees don't include undertaker related services or crematorium fees. The fees are higher for non residents as they don't pay Council Tax to Aberdeenshire Council.
These fees only cover the purchase of the lair (grave), the preparation of the lair for the burial, the backfilling of the lair and laying out of flowers once the burial ...
Digital Connectivity
On this page you can find out more information about digital connectivity, including broadband and mobile coverage, ongoing projects within the Aberdeenshire area, and how we can assist your home or business. This includes information on:
Universal Service Obligation
Reach 100% - Superfast Broadband for all
Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS)...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/support-and-advice/communities/digital-connectivity/
Housing First
The Council also have a Housing First Housing Support Programme for those whose Housing needs are made profoundly harder by experience with trauma, addictions and mental health. The service will work with other support services to help and support you for as long as you want it, with the aim being to help you sustain your tenancy and live in a saf...
Delivering development - action programme
As a requirement of the development planning process, we have prepared an action programme to accompany the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2017 which was adopted on 17 April 2017.
The action programme supports delivery of the Local Development Plan and serves as a project management tool to implement the strategy of the plan. The action prog...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/plans-and-policies/delivering-development/
Gambling licences and gaming permits
Please note that at the moment, council offices are closed and officers are working from home due to coronavirus. There may be a delay in processing paper application. Find out more about changes to licensing services.
Aberdeenshire Licensing Board's current Gambling Policy came into force on 9th February 2022. The Board’s Gambling Policy has to be...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/licensing/licences-and-permits/gambling-gaming-and-lotteries/
School clothing grants
The grant is £120 per year (1st April to 31st March) for primary school aged children and £150 per year (1st April to 31st March) for secondary school aged children.
On this page you can find out more about:
Who can get school clothing grant
How to apply
Payments
Buying a school uniform
Who to contact
Who can get school clothing grant
The school ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/assistance/school-clothing-grants/
Free school meals
Information is available in a range of languages.
A free school meal is a school lunch we provide free of charge to children from families on a low income:
Who can get free school meal
How to apply
Change in circumstances
Contact
Who can get free school meal
If your child attends primary school and qualifies for this entitlement they will be pro...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/assistance/free-school-meals/
Council operated A2B dial-a-bus services
A2B dial-a-bus is a pre-booked minibus service providing travel for shopping or to access other local services or facilities. In most cases a door-to-door service is provided, operating during weekdays. The service is free to use. Transport bookings are accepted up to a week before travel or up to a fortnight for health-related trips. Bookings must...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/public-transport/a2b-dial-a-bus/council-run-a2b/
Community council elections - nominations guidance
On this page you can view our guidance note to help you complete the nomination form for community council elections.
Name of the community council
Please insert the name of the community council you wish to join.
Commonly used forenames
Please include any other forenames you may be known as.
Address, telephone and email
Your full address, telephon...
St Mary's Kirkyard Banff
In the heart of Banff, one of the most important sea-ports in medieval Scotland, are the remains of the parish church of St Mary’s. The story that it, and the burials around it, can tell is intimately bound up with the changing fortunes of the burgh of Banff itself and the surrounding countryside.
The parish kirk of St Mary’s that was rebuilt in 14...
Fostering in Aberdeenshire
Children come into foster care for various reasons, but mainly for their own health and safety. Sometimes there are problems at home and breakdowns in family relationships. Some children may be neglected or abused in other ways. There may have been a sudden family illness and there are no other relatives available to help out.
At any one time in Ab...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/children-and-families/fostering/fostering-in-aberdeenshire/
Buchan area funding
View grants and funding available in the Buchan area:
Aberdeenshire Charities Trust funding
Common Good Fund applications
Aberdeenshire Charities Trust funding
Aberdeenshire Charities Trust (ACT2) administers charitable funds in Aberdeenshire and is a registered charity (SC045539). There are designated funds available to the council wards in the ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/funding/buchan/
COVID-19 Self-isolation Support Grant
From 1st May 2022 there is no legal requirement to self-isolate, and as a result the rules for the Self-isolation Support Grant are also changing.
If you are unwell, have been absent from work and have tested positive with a PCR for COVID-19, or have been absent from work because you are the main carer of a child under 16, or a disabled adult over...
Short Breaks Bureau
The Short Breaks Bureau supports carers and the people they care for to access personalised short breaks (also known as innovative respite).
Our Short Breaks Bureau service offers practical support and advice to people planning a short break. They work with Health and Social Care staff to make sure you, and the person you care for, get the best br...
Using the Self-directed Support payment card
The Self-directed Support (SDS) payment card should be used to pay for care and support agreed in your support plan. For example to pay:
for care from an agency
transport
leisure activities
support services
your personal assistants
As long as the payment you wish to make is agreed in your support plan, you can use the payment card to make payment...
£150 Council Tax payment: cost of living award
Aberdeenshire households can get a one-off £150 cost of living award as per the Scottish Government budget announcement. This page contains information on who is eligible to receive this payment, and how you can receive it.
Eligible households
Payment of the Cost of Living award is based on where you are resident on 14th February 2022. Each qualif...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/council-tax/cost-of-living-award/
Re-use of public sector information
The Re-Use of Public Sector Information Regulations are intended to encourage and make it easier to re-use information produced by public organisations.
Re-use means the use of information for any purpose other than that for which it was originally produced. For example, this would mean an individual, company or other organisation taking informati...
If you are an Archaeological Consultant
You will be contacting us for a variety of reasons, from collecting baseline data for Environmental Impact Assessments and Desk-Based Assessments to seeking comments on areas a client is interested in.
The type of record that we hold is an historic environment record (HER). In addition to the SQL based databases we maintain, we can import and expor...
Banff and Buchan area funding
View grants and funding available in the Banff and Buchan area:
Banff and Buchan Area Initiative Fund 2021/22
Aberdeenshire Charities Trust funding
Common Good Fund applications
Banff and Buchan Area Initiative Fund 2022/23
The Banff and Buchan Area Committee, at its meeting on Tuesday, 29th March 2022 agreed to allocate £81,200 to promote the de...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/funding/banff-and-buchan/
Kincardine and Mearns area funding
View grants and funding available in the Kincardine and Mearns area:
Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee funding
Kincardineshire Education Trust application
Aberdeenshire Charities Trust funding
Common Good Fund applications
Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee funding
The area committee has a small budget which can be used to 'top up' other fun...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/funding/kincardine-and-mearns/
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
EMA applications for session 2021-22 are now closed. Application forms for session 2022-23 will be available in due course. Please check back on the website for updates.
An Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is an allowance of £30 per week, which can be paid to eligible students who stay on in education after the age of 16 years. Your EMA is pai...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/assistance/ema/
Housing Support
We can arrange for Housing Support to be provided to people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, or are having difficulty maintaining a tenancy. Our Housing Support Officer will carry out an assessment of your support needs and arrange for support to be provided. Currently support is provided by The Salvation Army and Aberdeen Foyer.
We p...
Licensing - Coronavirus
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we have had to make changes to the way we operate. Find out more about these changes:
Face to face contact
Submitting applications
Committee and board meetings
If you are a British Sign Language (BSL) user, you can have this information translated for you via contactSCOTLAND-BSL, the online British Sign Langua...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/licensing/licensing-covid-19/
General guidelines on changes to the Licensing service - Coronavirus
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we have had to make changes to the way we operate. Find out more about these changes:
Face to face contact
Submitting applications
Committee and board meetings
If you are a British Sign Language (BSL) user, you can have this information translated for you via contactSCOTLAND-BSL, the online British Sign Langua...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/licensing/general-guidelines-covid-19/
Ready2Go around Inverurie
From 16th August 2021, Ready2Go operates in the Inverurie area including:
Inverurie
Insch
Kemnay
Kintore
Monymusk
Oldmeldrum
Rothienorman
The service operated by Watermill Coaches using minibuses marked with the Ready2Go branding.
Operating times
The Ready2Go service times are:
6:30am to 7:30pm on Mondays to Fridays
7:30am to 6:30pm on Saturdays...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/public-transport/ready2go-inverurie/
Marriage ceremonies
Our registrars can preside over your wedding ceremony at locations all over Aberdeenshire, from the top of a mountain to a more traditional wedding venue.
There are few moments in a lifetime as unique or memorable as your marriage ceremony. We know that every single ceremony is special, and our experienced registrars enjoy working with couples to ...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/registrars/marriages/marriages/
Regeneration schemes for town centres
Town Centre Regeneration Schemes have been carried out in several towns in Aberdeenshire, focusing on the regeneration of towns along the north coast. These have been delivered with the assistance of funding from either or both of Historic Environment Scotland’s Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) and the Heritage Lottery.
Through the deli...
Building Standards - Coronavirus
We are taking steps to allow us to continue to deliver our services with as little disruption as possible. On this page you can find out about current arrangements for the following:
eBuilding Standards portal and paper submissions
Warrant process
Building work inspections
Warrant expiries
Dangerous buildings
Contact Building Standards team
If yo...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/building-standards/building-warrant-covid-19/
Alcohol and Substance Misuse
Abuse of alcohol or substances can effect work performance and jeopardise safety.
People under the influence of alcohol or substances at work are a hazard to themselves and the people they work with. Among substances that are deliberately misused are:
solvents
illegal drugs such as heroin and cocaine
prescribed drugs such as ...
Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service War Memorials Recording Project
Since 2001, the Archaeology Service has been systematically recording all of the war memorials in Aberdeenshire, Moray and Angus, and using the information to update the Historic Environment Records for the three Local Authority areas.
Much of this work was carried out initially by local volunteers, whose assistance with the project has been greatl...
Dawson Court respite flat
Dawson Court is a modern, purpose built very sheltered housing complex in Turriff for older people and people with complex care needs.
A flat at Dawson Court is furnished to provide a short break respite service, so we can work out if there is a need for this facility.
Short break respite accommodation gives you the opportunity for a relaxed and en...
Jarvis Court respite flat
Jarvis Court is a modern purpose built development of very sheltered housing complex for older people and people with complex care needs.
We lease and furnish a flat at Jarvis Court to provide a short break respite service, so we can work out if there is a need for this type of facility.
Short break respite accommodation is provided to give you the...
Performance - how we compare to others
The Local Government Benchmarking Framework (LGBF) brings together a wide range of information about how all Scottish councils perform in delivering services to local communities. The framework covers most major areas of public service delivery in Scotland and includes information about the cost of services, what outcomes are being achieved and how...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/strategy-and-performance/how-we-compare-to-others/
Supported Lodgings Scheme - information for hosts
What is supported lodgings?
Who can apply?
What accommodation is required?
How long will a placement last?
What kind of support do young people need?
What can supported lodgings hosts expect from the tenant?
How do I become a supported lodging host?
How are placements arranged?
What about finances?
Further information
What is supported lodging...
Reductions and relief schemes
Various business rates reductions and rates reliefs are available for ratepayers. These reliefs and reductions are subject to individual qualifying criteria:
Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS)
Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief
Empty Property Relief
Charitable or Sport Club Relief
Rural Relief
Disabled Relief
Renewable Energy Producers Relief...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/business-rates/reductions-and-relief-schemes/
Circuses and funfairs
The booking conditions and procedure for circuses and funfairs operating on council owned land are as follows:
Funfairs can only be booked by a Registered Fairground Operator
Applications must be submitted a minimum of 28 calendar days prior to occupation
Applications must be on the approved form available from the offices below and accompanied by...
Developer Obligations
Developer Obligations cover both developer contributions and affordable housing.
When a development takes place there is a need for infrastructure and services to accompany it. This can include roads, schools or a wide range of facilities depending on the scale and location of development.
Developer contributions are intended to ensure that develop...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/plans-and-policies/developer-obligations/
Delivering our priorities across services
Over the next few years, we will sharpen the focus on our Priorities. Services are likely to look very different to how they are now, and we will have to take significant cost out of the organisation in order to deliver our Medium-Term Financial Strategy and continue to balance the books.
In order to do this, we have set out how we will support the...
If you are an SRDP applicant or Forestry Manager
There may be archaeological sites within your SRDP or forestry scheme area which will need to be protected and managed. The Archaeology Service is able to provide information and advice on the historic environment to help in preparing applications for schemes within Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus and Aberdeen City Council areas.
Information and advice...
Enduring post adoption support
Children joining an adoptive family require to be parented in a way that builds their attachments and allows them to feel safe and secure throughout childhood. Our staff are able to support you with adoptive parenting through our extensive knowledge and experience of how a high structure and high nurture approach can benefit your whole family.
No t...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/children-and-families/adoption/new-to-adoption/enduring-support/
Licensing
Listed Alphabetically:
Animal Feed Business
Consumer Credit or Hire
Explosives
Petroleum
Poisons
Animal Feed Business
To ensure that the quality of animal feed is maintained by using appropriate storage and transport arrangements. The Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 require feed businesses to register with Food Standard...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/business/licensing/
Registrars services - Coronavirus
On this page you can view update on registration services during coronavirus (COVID-19).
We are currently seeing unprecedented demand due to recent easing of ceremony restrictions. All registration requests are reviewed and prioritised. We appreciate your patience during this period.
Registration availability
The health, safety and wellbeing of our...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/registrars/registrars-covid-19/
Refugee Resettlement
Aberdeenshire had no previous experience of supporting refugees. We are not an asylum dispersal area, so numbers of refugees and asylum seekers living in Aberdeenshire were estimated in single figures. Most councils in the UK with resettlement experience managed resettlement via housing teams, but Aberdeenshire took a slightly different approach t...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/refugees/
Trading standards - Coronavirus
The Trading Standards service is committed to meet statutory regulations and will continue to carry out duties to protect public health, public safety and animal welfare at this time.
On this page you can find out more about:
Bulletins
Pricing concerns
How to avoid scams
Report a scam or a business acting unfairly
Known coronavirus scams
Scams tra...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/trading-standards-covid-19/
Health and Social Care Strategies, Plans and Reports
The key documents for Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP) and the Integration Joint Board (IJB) are on this web page. They include our organisation and service specific strategies, the plans that direct the services we deliver and our annual performance reports and accounts.
The documents are grouped as follows:
Governance
St...
Children’s Social Work services - Coronavirus
Whilst coronavirus (COVID-19) is having an impact on service delivery, Children’s Services Social Work is still here, and we continue to provide support to children and families in need across Aberdeenshire.
We are expecting a greater demand on many of our services over the coming weeks and months. We will do all we can to continue to support our c...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/children-and-families/children-social-work-covid-19/
Purchasing Services
Conditions of Contracting with the Council
The Council have terms and conditions that suppliers are required to adhere to when they deal with the Council. Where there are larger value contracts that deal with particular goods, works or services specific bespoke terms and conditions may be issued with tender documents for these. However, attached ar...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/about-us/purchasing-services/
Gypsy Travellers
Gypsy Travellers, or as per official term Gypsy/Travellers, are a recognised ethnic group. They consider the travelling lifestyle part of their ethnic identity and culture. It’s difficult to give an exact figure of how many live in Aberdeenshire. A study has suggested there are 100 to 200 Gypsy Travellers living in Aberdeenshire at any one time.
Vi...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/housing/minority-ethnic-communities/about-gypsy-travellers/
Use of Ultraviolet Equipment
What is UV?
The sun gives out a range of different forms of energy. This range is termed the electromagnetic spectrum and includes ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Scientists have classed UV into three bands:
UVC
UVB
UVA
UVC is absorbed by the ozone layer and does not reach the earth's surface.
UVB is partially absorbed by the ozone layer and the atmo...
Before council home upgrades
We will write to you at least 3 months before the start of the 12-month period in which your home is due for an upgrade. We will send you information including our guide to all upgrades covering what’s involved and what you need to do. The guide will also have important information in it about COVID-19 and how this can still affect your upgrades.
I...
Odours
An odour can be defined as a smell that is detectable. People have different abilities and tolerances of odours, and as such, we are faced with an often difficult task of establishing whether the odour is bad enough to cause a 'nuisance' or simply causes annoyance.
There are no laws that relate specifically to odour, nor is there a fixed level whic...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/environment/environmental-health/odours/
Formartine area funding
View grants and funding available in the Formartine area:
Formartine Area Committee funding
Aberdeenshire Charities Trust funding
Common Good Fund applications
Formartine Area Committee funding
Funding is available from the Formartine Area Committee. To apply complete the Formartine grant application form (PDF 133KB).
Aberdeenshire Charities Trus...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/funding/formartine/
Charitable collection licence
Please note that at the moment, council offices are closed and officers are working from home due to coronavirus. There may be a delay in processing paper application. Find out more about changes to licensing services.
Anyone who organises a collection of money for charity, either in a public place or house to house, needs permission from the counc...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/licensing/licences-and-permits/public-charitable-collection/
Domestic abuse services and support
This page provides information on the support and services available to those affected by domestic violence and abuse in Aberdeenshire.
Domestic violence and abuse includes physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members. There are different kinds of abuse, but it is always about having power and co...
Housing Support
What is Housing Support?
Who can receive support?
What can the Housing Support service help you with?
What the Housing Support service cannot help you with
The role of your Housing Officer (Support)
How to contact us
Housing Support privacy notice (pdf 82.1KB)
What is Housing Support?
Our Housing Support Outreach Service is a free, short term ser...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/housing/housing-options/renting/housing-support/
Aberdeenshire Travel Plan
In 2005 Aberdeenshire council published a council wide travel plan. Currently we are reviewing our main sites and seeking to implement site specific travel plans.
Various initiatives have been delivered to support the aims of travel planning.
Travel plan initiatives
Maintaining a high profile through interesting initiatives is important for any tr...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/transportation/travel-planning/travel-plan/
Premises licence - guidance
We produced guidance to help you understand the process of applying for premises licence. For further information view full guidance (pdf 191KB).
View information about:
Who can apply
Operating plan
Layout plan
Disabled access and facilities statement
Who can apply
Any person aged 18 and over can apply for a premises licence as can a partnership,...
Aberdeenshire Town Centres Phoenix Fund
This scheme has been fully subscribed and has now closed to new enquiries and applications.
The Town Centres Phoenix Fund was a one-off grant that was made available to eligible town centres across Aberdeenshire with a fundamental principle to support the town centre businesses (collectively) to ‘re-launch’ their town centres, encourage footfall a...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/support-and-advice/communities/phoenix-fund/
Rehabilitation and detox
Rehabilitation and detox from alcohol and drug misuse is a lengthy and life-changing process. It requires considerable preparation and investment from yourself and the services supporting you.
Community rehabilitation
Your assessment and care plan may identify community rehabilitation as the best service for your needs. A Care Manager will work wit...
Planning and environment services - coronavirus
We are taking steps to allow us to continue to deliver our services with as little disruption as possible. On this page you can find out about current arrangements for the following:
Planning applications
Enforcement - planning control
Local Development Plan - public consultation closed
Environment and archaeology
If you are a British Sign Langua...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/planning-and-environment-covid-19/
Who's Who
The Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology in 2017 provides the perfect opportunity to discover the heritage resources that Aberdeenshire Council and its partners have to offer. Find out more about who we are, what we do and our 2017 activities.
Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives
Aberdeenshire Council shares its Archive Service with Aberd...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/hha/hha-partners/
Renting from a registered social landlord
Housing associations are ‘not-for-profit’ organisations who offer affordable accommodation. Some specialise in accommodation for particular groups of people such as older people or disabled people. Many are registered social landlords which means they are required to register with the Government.
Housing association rents are generally cheaper than...
North East Economic Recovery Skills Fund: The Deens Project
The North East Economic Recovery and Skills Fund (NEERSF) is a £14.3 million investment by the Scottish Government to support economic recovery and enhance skill levels in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire through key sector growth, employment, training, and skills development opportunities.
The fund is delivering 29 projects that will benefit more t...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/support-and-advice/business-support/neersf-deens-project/
What we do with personal information
Find out what we do with your personal information:
How we use your personal information
Where we store your personal information
How long we store your personal information for
How we keep your personal information secure
When we transfer your personal information beyond the European Economic Area (EEA)
The reasons we share your personal informat...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/data/data-protection/personal-data-what-we-do/
Business Continuity Planning
What is Business Continuity Planning?
Business Continuity Planning is a management process that provides a framework for building resilience of an organisation with respect to any eventuality. It provides a basis for planning to ensure continuity of key services, in the event of a disruption.
A business continuity plan involves thinking ahead and p...
Procurement
View procurement information on:
Contracts register
Conditions of contracting with the council
Tender opportunities
Other publications
Larger contracts
Community Care and Support Services
Schools
Tender documents
Tender return and evaluation
Contract award
Seeking feedback
Payment
Supplier development
Joint procurement strategy
Procurement annual ...
How to apply
Applying for a job with Aberdeenshire Council
Searching for a job
Completing the application form
Shortlisting of applications
Invite to Interview
Interview
Assessment Centre
Job offer pending checks
Other information
GJIS
Applying for a job with Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeenshire Council is one of the largest employers in the North East of Sco...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/how-to-apply/
Health, Safety and Welfare
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations relate to the suitability of all workplaces for all members of the workforce including those with disabilities. These regulations relate to premises with employees and not those with only self employed persons.
So what is a suitable workplace?
There are specific requirements laid down ...
Gardenstown landslip - media statements
View Gardenstown landslip media statements in reverse time order. You can also read the latest media releases.
18th June 2018 - First phase of Gardenstown landslip protection complete as final nails secure mesh to slope
The first phase of work to secure the unstable slope above Gardenstown’s Harbour Road has been completed with the final soil nails...
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/local/gardenstown-landslip/media-statements/
Inspiring Aberdeenshire 2022 finalists
View the finalists for the Inspiring Aberdeenshire 2022 awards:
Community Spirit Award
Cultural Award
Beautiful Aberdeenshire Environmental Award
Future Award
Heart Award
Local Hero Award
Inspirational Volunteer Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Community Spirit Award
JSK Running Group
JSK Running Group, or Jog Scotland Kintore, was set up in 2014...