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.
Police have closed industrial estate, Police and bomb disposal experts were called to Dales Industrial Estate
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.
This year, nominations to join an Aberdeenshire community council open on Monday, August 19, and will close on Sunday, September 8
Aberdeenshire’s network of around 70 community councils will be seeking interest from potential new members over the next few weeks as the area moves to a single election date for the first time.
Previously, community councils sought to fill vacancies on various dates throughout the year. From this year onwards, the nomination period will be the same for all groups in the area.
This year, nominations to join an Aberdeenshire community council open on Monday, August 19, and will close on Sunday, September 8.
Community councils are voluntary groups made up of people who care about their community and want to make them a better place to live.
Leader of Aberdeenshire Council Cllr Gillian Owen said: “Community councils provide an important voice for residents across Aberdeenshire and have been responsible for some fantastic activities and projects that have made a real difference locally.
“While in many cases previous members will want to continue representing their communities, it’s also important to attract new members to keep groups sustainable and bring new ideas to the table, and I would encourage anybody who would like to be involved to complete a nomination form.”
Deputy Leader Cllr Anne Stirling said: “Aberdeenshire Council benefits from a very close relationship with the community council network and together we can help achieve successes at a very local level.
“That’s why it’s important to ensure there are enough candidates to allow each community council to form, otherwise this could leave considerable gaps in the representation of local views and involvement in council activities. By offering just a few hours a month, a great deal can be achieved.”
Duties of community councils can include carrying out local projects, preparing community newsletters, responding to council consultations, campaigning on local issues, and organising community events.
Community councillors will be provided with training and ongoing support from Aberdeenshire Council.
Further information, including the Aberdeenshire community council nomination form and guidance, can be found at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/nominate
Aberdeenshire community council nominations open 16.8.24
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 25-year-old Peterhead man has been arrested and charged in connection with a wilful fire-raising at a property in Kirk Street
A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a wilful fire-raising which occurred at a property in Kirk Street, Peterhead on Sunday, 7 July, 2024.
He is due to appear before Peterhead Sheriff Court on Monday, 12 August, 2024.
Detective Sergeant Richard Cooper said: “I would like to thank the public with their assistance following our appeal for information regarding this wilful fire-raising.”
On Thursday 8 August at 1.46pm, Peterhead RNLI volunteer crew were tasked to a Mayday call following a 999 call reporting a capsized vessel.
At 1:46pm on Thursday 8 August, HM Coastguard tasked Peterhead RNLI all-weather lifeboat The Misses Robertson of Kintail following a 999 call from a concerned member of the public. The call reported that a sailing vessel had capsized in Peterhead bay with 2 people onboard thrown into the water.
HM Coastguard issued a Mayday call and the volunteer lifeboat crew were paged for an immediate launch. The Peterhead RNLI all-weather lifeboat The Missed Robertson of Kintail launched on service at 1:55pm.
A search was conducted of the bay area, but the casualty vessel was not located. The lifeboat then headed to Peterhead marina and launched its daughter craft the Y boat to further the search. The crew attended the beach and along with HM Coastguard coastal rescue team located the two casualties who had been in the water and had been recovered by the local sailing club safety boat.
The crew from the Y boat undertook a head injury assessment on one of the casualties who had hit their head during the capsize. Both were left in the care of the sailing club and the lifeboat was shortly stood down, returning to the berth and made ready for next service.
Peterhead RNLI Coxswain Kyle Murray said: ‘This was my first shout as Peterhead’s full time Coxswain/Mechanic and I would like to thank all the crew for their prompt response, especially as it’s in the school holidays.
‘The volunteers at the station whether crew, fundraisers or operations team all give up their time to keep the lifeboat on service and we are only able to do this due to donations and legacies left to the RNLI by generous members of the public whose support allows us to maintain this lifesaving service.
‘Thankfully on this occasion no one was seriously injured and it was a relatively short shout. It’s been a great few weeks for me starting at Peterhead and I’m looking forward to many more shouts with this excellent team!’
The Misses Robertson of Kintail on exercise, Pic by Nicholas Leach | Peterhead RNLI respond to Mayday call
Remember to enjoy the benefits of the A2B dial-a-bus service across Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire Council is reminding residents of the benefits of the A2B dial-a-bus shopper services which operate across much of the region.
The A2B buses run on Mondays to Fridays between approximately 9.30am and 2.30pm.
A2B is a free council-run minibus service which can be used by anyone for travel if there is no other suitable bus service in the area.
If there is alternative public transport, A2B services are provided for older and disabled residents only using low-floor, wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
A2B dial-a-bus services are available for local travel from as far afield as the Mearns, Alford, Banchory and Peterhead and serve many towns villages and communities in between – in most cases offering a door-to-door service.
Where A2B operates in towns it may be able to provide transport to health appointments, depending on times.
Marion Mackay from Aberdeenshire Council’s Passenger Transport Unit, explains: “Our flexible town services endeavour to pick you up at the time you requested, but as all bookings are taken on a first come, first-served basis, you may be offered a trip at a slightly different time to fit in with other passenger bookings. Rural shopper service tend to operate to a timetable, albeit timings may vary depending on the number and location of bookings.
“We are very fortunate to have such wonderful dial-a-bus services operating in many parts of Aberdeenshire which helps tremendously whether that be a trip to the shops or the Post Office, or simply a catch-up with friends and family. It’s easy to book and our drivers make every effort to make the passenger experience enjoyable.”
So how do you book? Simply call the A2B dial-a-bus service hotline on 01467 535333, open on Mondays to Fridays between 9.30am and 3.30pm, no later than the day before travel. Alternatively you can email a2bdialabus@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
