The toilets at the Haughs are now open again and will be maintained by Aberdeenshire Council. This should mean that they will be open for the whole year and not just for six months as they were previously.As Aberdeenshire Council will only fund one set of toilets in Turriff, this means that the High Street toilets will no longer be maintained by the council in the future. … [Read more...]
Aberdeenshire Local Policing Plan launched
Police Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council have today, Tuesday, 4 July, launched a local policing plan for Aberdeenshire for 2017 - 2020.It details the key policing priorities for the next three years to ensure Aberdeenshire remains a safe place to live, work and visit.The priorities have been identified through consultation with a range of key stakeholders and … [Read more...]
July – National Scam Awareness Month
From our first purchase to our last, scammers are waiting to pounce on the unsuspecting, the vulnerable, the shopper short of time, the consumer looking for a bargain.July is National Scams Awareness Month and the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, local Citizens Advice and trading standards offices are seeking to raise awareness.Scams come in all shapes and sizes – … [Read more...]
Victoria Terrace closed for seven weeks
Victoria Terrace in Turriff will be closed to vehicles for seven weeks from Monday 3 July until Sunday 20 August.The closure from the junction with Queen's Road to outside 'Faithlie' is to allow for a replacement gas main to be installed. Pedestrian access will not be affected. The closure will be lifted between 29 July and 1 August for Turriff Show.The local diversion … [Read more...]
Turriff Show parking restrictions 2017
With Turriff Show fast approaching, visitors & residents should make themselves aware of the parking restrictions that will be in place during the show.Turriff Show has a number of official car parks around the show ground. Visitors should follow the yellow signs as the approach Turriff, for directions to the appropriate car park. Exhibitors will have parking details … [Read more...]
Turriff Air Cadets are looking for volunteers
1296 Turriff Squadron, Royal Air Force Air Cadets are looking for adult volunteers to help them run their corps in Turriff.Do you want to be part of the action? Do you have interests in shooting, flying, adventure training or sports? Want to help within the community?They are looking for Civilian Instructors, Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Officers to help … [Read more...]
NFU Scotland donate £2400 for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance in memory of Joe Watson
NFU Scotland’s North East Region continues to recognise the incredible contribution of the late Joe Watson to food and agriculture in the region.Joe, former Agricultural Editor at the Press and Journal died suddenly in 2014.Every year since then, the region has held an annual charity stockjudging and social evening, donating thousands of pounds to some of Joe’s … [Read more...]
Cllr Sandy Duncan suspended from making decisions on quasi – judicial or regulatory matters for six months
Aberdeenshire Councillor, Sandy Duncan, has been suspended for 6 months from certain Aberdeenshire Council committees for breach of the Councillor’s Code of ConductThe Standards Commission for Scotland, at a hearing held in Aberdeen on 21 June 2017, suspended Councillor Alexander Duncan of Aberdeenshire Council for breaches of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct.The … [Read more...]
Cllr Sandy Duncan suspended from any decision making for six months
Some breaking news from Aberdeenshire Council headquarters this afternoon.Former SNP and now Independent Councillor, Sandy Duncan has been suspended from being part of any decision-making for a period six months by a hearing of the Public Standard Commission held at Aberdeenshire Council headquarters this afternoon.How far reaching this suspension is, is not yet … [Read more...]
GrassHOPPER smart ticketing takes Scottish Transport Award
GrassHOPPER, the multi-operator bus pass for the north east of Scotland, has won Partnership of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards.An operator-led joint project between Aberdeenshire Council, Stagecoach, First Aberdeen, Bain’s Coaches representing other bus operators, Aberdeen City Council and Nestrans, the integrated smart card for public transport was the first of … [Read more...]
