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June 18, 2013

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Aberdeenshire Council is running a project which will see young people elected by their peers, with a view to them becoming members of their local community councils.
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The Bright Green Business Network is to host a joint event with Aberdeenshire Environmental Forum and Aberdeenshire Council on Tuesday, June 25 from 4.00pm-6.00pm with a focus on funding and grant availability for environmental projects.
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Aberdeenshire Council is asking for feedback on extending the time period and geographical range of Pressured Area Designation that restricts council house sales and a questionnaire is available online at www.ibp.eu.com/pressuredareadesignation

June 17, 2013

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A successful project to reduce violence and antisocial behaviour at summer events in Aberdeenshire is being repeated this year.

June 14, 2013

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Up to 300 youngsters from across Aberdeenshire will be able to take part in the One Year To Go Aberdeenshire Youth Games in Fraserburgh on August 17, 2013.

June 13, 2013

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Reports from Police Scotland, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, Vision 2050 for Aberdeenshire, Tarlair Swimming Pool and an assessment study for Hillside of Portlethen were considered by the Policy & Resources Committee when they met on June 13.
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Proposals for the future of educational provision in Portlethen were considered by members of the Policy and Resources Committee today (Thursday, June 13).

June 12, 2013

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The winners of the 2013 Scottish Seaside Awards were announced this week (w/b June 10), by the independent environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful.
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As the country celebrates the third annual Recycle Week, Scots are being urged to consider the things they throw away both in the home and when out and about, as well as in the workplace.

June 11, 2013

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An awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements, hard work and successes of young people, communities and staff was held by Aberdeenshire Council on Friday, June 7, 2013.
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The Gordon Schools, Huntly and inspirational librarian Jan Murdoch, based in Ellon, are top of the class as they brought home top accolades to Aberdeenshire followng the Scottish Education Awards 2013 held earlier this week.
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The Our Place fund is part of Aberdeenshire Council's Be Part of the Picture creative placemaking project which is working with local businesses and communities to promote the best of Aberdeenshire.
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Councillors on Aberdeenshire Council’s Social Work and Housing Committee met recently (Thursday, June 6) at Woodhill House in Aberdeen to discuss the range of activities taking place to fill care staff vacancies from open days to advertising.
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Hundreds of seized items of counterfeit clothing worth around £50,000 have been given to a Christian organisation to put to good use instead of being destroyed.
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The Summer Reading Challenge 'Go Wild With Books' sponsored by TOTAL E&P UK launches this week at Glen Tanar Estate, Aboyne. The challenge encourages school pupils to read during the summer with a craft competition taking place this year too.
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Members of the Grampian Food Forum, including local restaurateurs, chefs and food producers, held a successful dining club at Strichen yesterday. (Monday, June 10)
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A summary of the latest Social Work & Housing Committee, held in committee chambers on Thursday 6 June, 2013.

June 10, 2013

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Contractors undertaking topographical surveys as part of the Stonehaven flood protection scheme will start work this week for a number of weeks. (w/b Monday, June 10)
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Pupils at Portlethen Academy are inviting other schools, businesses and workplaces across the north east to join in a campaign to raise awareness of global hunger.

June 7, 2013

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Annual event held in tribute to the dedication of thousands of people across Aberdeenshire who give their own time to provide care, support or education for others or make improvements in their community.