MP has a visit to Peterhead Prison Museum
MP has a visit to Peterhead Prison Museum
Buchan
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Aberdeenshire Council launch consultation on proposed changes to taxi charges
North-east residents are being encouraged to participate in a consultation on proposed new taxi charges.
Local authorities are required by law to review the charging scale and Aberdeenshire Council has consulted with the trade and developed a new scale for the public’s consideration.
The Aberdeenshire Council launch consultation on proposed changes to taxi charges is now live until October 4, 2024 and can be accessed at
https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/taxi-fare-scale-consultation
Among the proposed new charges, which would come into effect on December 1, 2024 are the following:
| Standard | Late Night | Festive Season | |
| First 880 yards or part thereof | £3.00 | £4.30 | £4.60 |
| Each additional 1/11th part of a mile or part thereof | £0.22 | £0.22 | £0.33 |
| Waiting time per 10 seconds | £0.11 | £0.11 | £0.11 |
Standard Rate
Applies at all times out with the Late Night and Festive Season Rates which are detailed below.
Late Night Rate
Applies (a) Mondays to Thursdays from 10pm to 6am the following day; (b) Weekends from 6pm on Friday to 6am on Monday; and (c) Public Holidays from 6am to 10pm these being the 3rd of January, Good Friday and May Day.
Festive Season Rate
Applies (a) between 6pm on the 24th of December until 6am on the 27th of December; (b) between 6pm on the 31st of December until 6am on the 3rd of January; and (c) Weekends in December from 6pm on the Friday until 6am on the Sunday.
Multiple passenger surcharge
In vehicles so licensed carrying more than four passengers, a surcharge of 50% of the above fares may be charged.
Booking Fee
£0.50
Airport booking fee
Taxi drivers may add any current charge incurred at airports when either dropping off or picking up passengers. Drivers must make passengers aware in advance that extra charges may be added to the fare. Booking fees are to be shown on the meter.
Unacceptable mess
Passengers are carried on the understanding that the driver may charge a passenger, creating an unacceptable mess in the taxi, a maximum of £100.
Anyone wishing to make representations regarding the proposals which apply to taxis only and not to private hire cars, may do so within one month by way of our online consultation or by writing to us at: Licensing, Taxi Fare Review, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2DQ.
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Please Vote for Aden Country Park until 11.10
Following on from receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award, Vote for Aden Country Park Often referred to as “the jewel in the Buchan crown”
Calling on all Aden Country Park fans, we need your help!
Following on from receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award, we are hoping that with your help, that we can get Aden Country Park recognised as one of top 10 Green Flag Award sites in the UK.
To help us gain the People’s Choice Award all you need to do is simply click on the link: https://www.greenflagaward.org/park-summary/?park=1264 and press the “Vote for this site” button.
The voting closes at midday on Friday 11th October so if you can take 2 mins to register your vote, along with helping to spread the word, that would be much appreciated.
Police have closed Peterhead industrial estate
Police have closed Peterhead industrial estate 23.08
Police have closed industrial estate, Police and bomb disposal experts were called to Dales Industrial Estate
Residents reported on the page that part of South road was closed, road A982 from Meethill Junction to Invernettie roundabout.
Police were called to Dales Industrial Estate after a unexploded ordnance device was discovered.
An industrial estate in Aberdeenshire has been locked down after a potentially explosive device was discovered.
A cordon has been placed around the scene and residents are being told to avoid the area.
Police and bomb disposal experts were called to Dales Industrial Estate, in Peterhead, at around 3.30pm on Friday after the discovery of unexploded ordnance.
A cordon has been erected around the area while EOD teams deal with the device.
The road was reopened just after 21.40pm
Scotland Loves Local Pledge signing in IMAGE 1-min
Aberdeenshire Council makes pledge to choose local
Aberdeenshire Council has made a pledge to boost the region’s economy by choosing to support local businesses whenever it possibly can.
Rallying cry for Aberdeenshire residents to get behind region’s businesses
Aberdeenshire Council has made a pledge to boost the region’s economy by choosing to support local businesses whenever it possibly can.
Council Leader Cllr Gillian Owen has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge on behalf of the authority, promising to prioritise spending with enterprises in the region.
It states: “We will choose local, prioritising the people and businesses around us at every opportunity.”
Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the organisation which spearheads Scotland Loves Local with support from the Scottish Government, believes millions of pounds more can be injected into regional economies if more residents think local first.
The statement of intent has been made ahead of next week’s Scotland Loves Local Week (Aug 26 – Sept 1) – seven days of national activity highlighting the work taking place to make communities fit for the future, underpinned by critical local support.
Local businesses, politicians and customers are being urged to shine a spotlight on the brilliant enterprises locally on social media using the hashtags #ScotlandLovesLocal and #ChooseLocal.
And it is hoped that the move will encourage other people and businesses to follow their lead, making a promise to target support and spending with those around them.
Businesses and councillors gathered in Ellon today (Friday, Aug 23) to call on everyone across Aberdeenshire to help build a better future by choosing local.
Cllr Gillian Owen said: “By choosing local, we can all play our part in keeping communities alive – protecting the jobs of our neighbours, friends and families. We are working incredibly hard to create better, more sustainable places to live, work and visit – with superb shops, amazing attractions and great greenspaces. But all of that is underpinned by having local businesses which not just survive, but thrive.
“By thinking local first for all of our needs, we can be there for businesses at a time of once unimaginable challenges of Covid and cost of living – while helping with our region’s response to the climate emergency by reducing travel and food miles.
“And by signing up to the Aberdeenshire Loves Local gift card initiative, the benefits you will get from keeping the spend local are clear for all to see – whether you operate a retail business, coffee shop, restaurant, salon or tourist destination. An ever-increasing number of businesses are appreciating that the gift card is a quick, efficient and cost-free way to encourage customer spending and that can only help drive sales within our retail and service sectors.”
Among the businesses supporting the choose local call in the region are Fraser’s of Ellon and Hybrid Gaming and Computing who joined Aberdeenshire Council in promoting the cause.
Flooring and furniture retail store Fraser’s of Ellon was established in 1930 and employs 24 staff in addition to sub-contracted floor layers.
Managing director Colin McKay said: “Every penny spent with businesses like ours is an investment in the future of our community. Our team has worked incredibly hard in recent years to be there for people when they’ve needed us most. We want to play our part in a better future for our area. But, to do that, we need people to be there for us and choose local. It’s something simple that we can all do.”
Hybrid Gaming and Computing was established in 2021 but opened in April of this year, with its team of five providing a range of IT services for both consumer and small businesses.
Owner Dave Goodwin explained: “Our strategy is to feel like a part of our local community and local support has always been a critical part of our mission. As part of that mission we also often partner with other local businesses to try and generate shared benefits. The Scotland Loves local initiative ties in perfectly with those goals as the cards can be used in a variety of shops and businesses instead of just a single outlet.”
Leigh Sparks, Chairman of Scotland’s Towns Partnership, said: “We are delighted to see Aberdeenshire Council sign the Scotland Loves Pledge and publicly demonstrate its commitment to supporting local businesses. The power of choosing local more often – whether that be residents doing so in their daily lives or businesses supporting other local businesses – is transformational.
“Greater support for local enterprises protects jobs and businesses. And that support underpins the tireless work taking place to help communities adapt to our ever-changing world, seizing opportunities to innovate, invest and make our communities better places to live, work and visit.”
You can find out more about the Pledge at https://lovelocal.scot/sign-the-scotland-loves-local-pledge-and-show-your-support-for-choosing-local/
You can view all participating Aberdeenshire Loves Local businesses here: https://scotlandgiftslocal.com/product/aberdeenshire-gift-card/
More information about the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card – including how to sign up – go to www.lovelocal.scot/giftcard or email aberdeenshireloveslocal@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Repair works Scotstown Beach Car Park
Repair works Scotstown Beach Car Park 19.08
Repair works Scotstown Beach Car Park, Access Road – 19th August 2024
Financial support from the Crown Estate’s Coastal Communities Fund is making it possible for Aberdeenshire Council to carry out repairs to the unadopted section of the access road to this important facility on Buchan’s spectacular east coast.
Scotstown Beach is a much-loved stretch of Aberdeenshire’s Coastal route and popular with local families, dog walkers and visitors from further afield.
These repair works are the next part of improving the overall visitor experience to Scotstown Beach following the upgrade works undertaken to this countryside car park earlier this year. This will significantly improve access to this coastal asset while still being in keeping with the site’s natural characteristics and topography.
Work is due to begin on Monday 19th August and take five days to complete. During this period the road and car park will be inaccessible and closed to the public (https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/roadworks/pdf/BU6279.pdf).
Access will be available for residents/businesses only. We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.
Thunderstorms Warning across parts of Scotland
Yellow weather warning issued for Thunderstorms Warning across parts of Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Peterhead
Monday 12 August 02:00 – Monday12 August 13:00
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 11, 2024
Thunderstorms across parts of Scotland and northern England
Valid 0200 to 1300 Monday
Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/Q4JOkxYklx
Thunderstorms may cause some disruption and damage to infrastructure during Monday.
What should I expect?
- Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- There is a small chance that some communities become temporarily cut off by flooded roads
- Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
- There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
A Flood alert has been issued for Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.
