Aberdeenshire Council

Aberdeenshire Council is considering alterations to its council tax policy for second homes and long-term empty properties.

The former Stewart Milne headquarters in Westhill will be knocked down, with new homes being built in its place after the councillors’ refusal was overturned by the Scottish Government. Bancon Construction and the Lombard Merton Trust are leading the project to demolish Peregrine House, for th

Since its launch in November 2023, the self-build housing register of Aberdeenshire Council has now got 80 responses. The register accumulates information from people who are looking to acquire land for self-build housing and asks for details about what they are looking for, such as the type of plot

Cala Homes' plans for the construction of 158 homes on land near Hillbrae Way in Newmachar have been approved, as reported by The Press and Journal. 

Almost £10 million was secured for those experiencing or facing poverty and inequality in Aberdeenshire over the course of the past year, councillors have been told.

Aberdeenshire councillors have approved preferred options for future flood protection schemes in Kemnay and Kintore, marking a major step forward in efforts to safeguard both communities from the growing impacts of flooding.

Continued collaboration is needed at Aberdeenshire Council to address an £81 million budget gap over the coming years, the Accounts Commission has warned. The council has clear priorities, but it must address current and future financial challenges, including undelivered savings.

A new approach to housing Scotland’s growing energy workforce could help unlock long-term homes for communities while supporting the country’s journey to net zero.

North-east residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to give their views on the Aberdeenshire Development Plan Scheme participation statement. The document sets out the anticipated timetable for the production of the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2029 and how people can

Moray Council has launched an innovative collaboration to help tackle the problem of long-term empty homes across Moray.

Aberdeenshire Council has revised its Environment and Climate Change Policy while removing its target to reduce 75% of its emissions by 2030. The policy ensures that, despite removing the 2030 target, climate change and the drive to net zero remains at the heart of how the council makes decisions an

Two strategically important sites in Inverurie are soon to be marketed for sale by Aberdeenshire Council. Offers will be sought for the site of the former Gordon House offices and for another plot of vacant land on Harlaw Road, which has become surplus to requirements.

Aberdeenshire Council has marked the completion of 73 new rental properties as part of a housing development at Nether Aden, Mintlaw. The homes are a mix of houses, flats, and bungalows with between one and four bedrooms and were completed in the summer. Most are now in occupation, with the final pr

Aberdeenshire Council’s new affordable housing plan could see more than 2,000 new homes delivered across the area over the next five years. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) outlines the council’s affordable housing priorities for 2026-2031 in support of the local housing stra

A council-led scheme to help owners of empty properties throughout Aberdeenshire bring them back into use and reach potential buyers is seeking to make matches. Aberdeenshire Council’s Matchmaker project allows owners of empty properties to list them for free with the council then able to shar