Aberdeenshire Council Opposes Hill of Fare Windfarm Wednesday, 9 October, 2024 Aberdeenshire Council has officially objected to RES’s Hill of Fare onshore windfarm development. This decision sends a strong message to the Scottish Government that this application must be rejected to protect Royal Deeside. These plans, which would destroy our spectacular countryside, have been unanimously rejected by residents, the six neighbouring community councils, and now our local... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Updates on MIU Unit Closures 3rd October 2024 A recent survey showed that over 90% of respondents would be detrimentally affected by the overnight closure of three Aberdeenshire minor injury units. The... Local News
Sight Loss, Hearing Loss & Deafness Information Day 2nd October 2024 Sight loss, hearing loss, and deafness information day is on Friday 4th October 2024 from 12pm – 4:30pm at Ashdale Hall, Westhill Drive. The aim is to provide... Local News
Red Squirrel Week 2024 1st October 2024 As the Scottish Environment LINK Species Champion for red squirrels I’m excited to raise awareness for Red Squirrel Week. This week, Saving Scotland's Red... Local News
Public Meeting Regarding Tullynessle School & Nursery Closure 26th September 2024 Following the strong opposition from the community regarding the decision to mothball Tullynessle School, Aberdeenshire Council will start the statutory... Local News
Make Your Voice Heard on the Hill of Fare Development 26th September 2024 I encourage constituents and businesses to make their voices heard ahead of the final Aberdeenshire Council committee vote on Thursday October 3 on the Hill of... Local News
SNP U-turn on Wood-Burning Stoves Ban 24th September 2024 Following sustained pressure from the Scottish Conservatives and rural communities, the SNP have u-turned and temporarily lifted the ban on wood-burning stoves... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Banking Hub Coming to Huntly 18th September 2024 I am proud to have worked with the community and Harriet Cross MP to help bring a much-needed banking hub to Huntly, as Huntly has been hit hard by major banks... Local News
Changes to Stagecoach Bus Services 23rd August 2024 I have heard from many concerned constituents regarding changes to Stagecoach bus services affecting communities across Aberdeenshire. I have written to... Local News
Aboyne Games 2024 3rd August 2024 I had the pleasure of attending the Aboyne Games today. The day featured solo pipers, dancers, fiddlers, athletes competing in light and heavy events, and much... Local News