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Two more Aberdeenshire primary schools join peak time road closure trial

Two more Aberdeenshire primary schools are to begin an 18-month road safety trial from the Spring of next year.

28 August 2025

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Councils join forces to help  residents get set this September

Four north Scotland councils are coming together to share information during September to help the public consider how to respond to a local challenge or emergency. 

01 September 2025

Left to right - Lawrence Findlay, Director of Education and Children's services, Aberdeenshire Council Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive, Children First, Scotland's national children's charity Detective Superintendent Neil McDonald, Police Scotland Andrew Watson, Director for Children and Families, Scottish Government

Aberdeenshire Bairns Hoose opens to provide life-changing support

Child victims and witnesses of crime set to benefit from Bairns Hoose - a space designed to support children as they recover from trauma and harm.

28 August 2025

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Message around Walker Court, Aberchirder

Aberdeenshire Council is aware of rumours suggesting that asylum seekers may be housed in the vacant Walker Court sheltered housing facility in Aberchirder.

28 August 2025

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