Council’s whistleblowing policy revamp following concerns raised by Mearns SNP councillor
Council whistleblowing procedures will be revamped following the intervention of a Mearns politician.
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Councillors urged to “stand firm” on Travellers decision and start eviction procedure at St Cyrus
St Cyrus residents have told councillors to “stand firm” and kick Travellers off an illegal Mearns housing estate as scheduled.
North Esk Park Travellers could stay six months more on illegal St Cyrus site
Hundreds of Travellers are likely to be given at least a six-month extension to their occupation of an unauthorised site in the Mearns.
Stonehaven open air pool friends group handed Queen’s Award
Stonehaven’s open air swimming pool is celebrating a spectacular start to the 2018 season with news the dedicated Friends group which runs the art deco attraction has received a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Angus firm to take over Mearns school bus route in “victory for pupil safety”
An Angus firm will take over the running of a controversial Mearns school bus route after Aberdeenshire Council pulled the plug on the previous operator.
Mearns concerns after return of school service double deckers
Council chiefs have promised action after the unexpected return of school run double deckers to a dangerous route in the Mearns.
Sweet strains of Scots favourite soothing Mearns library tots to sleep
Calming Coulter’s candy is being used to soothe Mearns tots into the land of nod in an innovative new music initiative.
Homeowners and businesses in Stonehaven asked to give council £50 to beat the town’s gull menace
A council has asked homeowners and businesses in Stonehaven to each give £50 to beat the town’s gull menace.
North Esk Park critics say latest development in Travellers site saga ‘beggars belief’
Residents have reacted with fury after St Cyrus Travellers were given “renewed hope” they won’t be kicked out of their homes.
Historic Fettercairn archway closed for emergency repairs
Road chiefs are going back to the drawing board over the troubled Royal Arch at Fettercairn after its latest weather-related closure.