Aberdeenshire Council

The long-vacant site of the former Ellon Academy annexe could soon be transformed into a small development of affordable homes under new plans put forward by Aberdeenshire Council. The local authority has unveiled a £1.5 million proposal to build 11 new homes on the plot, which has remained em

People considering building their own home are once again being encouraged to sign up to the Aberdeenshire Self-Build Register. Launched in October 2023, the register asks people to provide basic information around their requirements and what type of plot they are looking for. 

Aberdeenshire councillors met last week to agree budgets and set council tax for the financial year 2025-26.

Council tenants in Aberdeenshire will see a rent increase of 5% from April 1 this year, following agreement at a full meeting of the local authority this week.  The increase will see the average weekly rent rise by £4.63 to £97.19, and forms part of a three-year strategy agreed last

North-east residents, businesses and more than 700 community groups are being encouraged to give their views on the Aberdeenshire Development Plan Scheme.

Dedicated staff at a very sheltered housing site in Aberdeenshire have been praised for their “genuine kindness” following a new style of inspection by the Care Inspectorate.

The owner of Dunnottar Castle has been told that his plans for a new £3.5 million visitor centre cannot be supported by planners.

Aberdeenshire Council has approved plans for a 900-home development to be built on the outskirts of Inverurie. 

The views of key stakeholders including accommodation providers are to be sought after councillors agreed to investigate the potential implementation of an Aberdeenshire Visitor Levy.  With Edinburgh now having started the levy process and many other authorities also now consulting, there was c

Two community councils in the south of Aberdeenshire are the first to submit Local Place Plans which gather ideas, highlight issues and express their communities’ aspirations for the future of their place.

Aberdeenshire Council has celebrated the completion of five housing developments in Fraserburgh and Huntly.  The properties, a mix of refurbished accommodation and new build homes, were all progressed over the past two years and are now being rented by council tenants. 

A new interactive prospectus has been launched showcasing undeveloped housing sites across Aberdeenshire.

Transport and waste management organisation Gogar Services is providing waterproof care packages for homeless veterans as part of Aberdeenshire Council’s contract and tendering process.  Gogar Services worked with the Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland to put together packages t

Aberdeenshire Council’s latest five-year plan for the development of housing across the area has been published.

Work to reduce child poverty across Aberdeenshire communities is continuing, as a report of activity over the past year is published. The Aberdeenshire Child Poverty Action Report 2023-2024, led by Aberdeenshire Council and NHS Grampian, highlights past and planned efforts to support children and fa