Aberdeenshire Council has announced the arrangements for Early Learning and Childcare for the start of the new August term. There will be 900 hours of funded early learning and childcare for every child in private nursery and childcare settings in Aberdeenshire. Any decision to increase funded hours beyond 900 hours will be made in January. […]

We still await specific guidance on this from the Scottish Government but what council officers have provided is a summary of the draft guidance: The measure applies to shops when customers are present and staff will be required to wear them if they cannot physically distance for 2 metres or there is no partition between […]

I have supported the proposals for temporary changes on the High Street on the grounds of public health. There are mixed views within our community about the proposals, but I do think that it is important to create the space for our residents to be able to walk along the High Street with the space […]

Aberdeenshire Sports Council Club Grants: Funding is available to sports clubs for several areas including equipment, events, development, start-ups, travel and development.  The maximum amount available is £500 and the funding must be matched by the club. For more information on the individual grants available and accompanying forms please click here.  \lsdlocked0 Li

ABERDEENSHIRE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2021 – ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES TO THE MAIN ISSUES REPORT 2019 On Tuesday 17th September (and if necessary, Wednesday 18th too) the Marr Area Committee will meet at the Stewart’s Hall, Huntly from 9.30am to: “Consider and discuss the analysis undertaken by Officers of representations received on the Main Issues Report […]

Communities, residents and businesses are being encouraged to nominate their favourite buildings for the 2020 Aberdeenshire Architectural and Landscape Design Awards. Both conceptual and completed developments can be nominated for these awards which are now in their 12th year. The Aberdeenshire Architectural and Landscape Design Awards are given to outstanding design achievements in the categories […]

I was delighted to attend the recent Education and Children’s Services Committee and very much enjoyed input from Professor Donald Gray from the University of Aberdeen on the importance of educating children in and about nature. Professor Gray has done extensive research into why nature matters in childhood, including the fact that we have an […]

Nearly all of us go through difficult times at some point. Help can be at hand. The Aberdeenshire Employment Support Team assists anyone who lives within the shire who is actively seeking employment or looking to enter education or training to gain full-time or additional employment. The team can offer practical assistance if you are […]

Councillors on Aberdeenshire’s education and children’s services committee have approved recommendations from officers for school holidays for the coming years. It is below. This follows a consultation on the pattern of school term dates, holidays and in-service closure dates from session 2020/21 to 2024/25. You can find the full report by following this link (see […]

I’m honoured and delighted to be part of Willie Rennie’s new team of spokespeople: http://www.scotlibdems.org.uk/rennie_unveils_new_gender_balanced_spokesperson_team