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Millions for Aberdeenshire bin changes could be handed over within weeks

Millions for Aberdeenshire bin changes could be handed over within weeks © Chris Sumner/DCT Media Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Millions of pounds to cover the cost of controversial changes to bin collections in Aberdeenshire could be handed over next month. Under proposals designed to increase recycling rates with a three-weekly collection cycle, a new third bin would distributed to every household in Aberdeenshire at a cost of around £4.5 million. Scottish Government’s recycling fund for local councils The Scottish Government’s five-year £70 million Recycling Improvement Fund has been established to help accelerate progress towards waste and recycling targets, and local councils can apply to receive cash from the pot for initiatives in their regions.

Aberdeenshire bin proposals: Residents react to plans to change bin collections

Residents react Some expressed concerns that the system already in place is not enough for larger families and those with small children. Lee Bell wrote: “We cannot recycle anymore than we do, with a family of five I am already taking bin bags in my car to dispose of because our bins are full after one week, this is crazy now!!!” A number of people posted that they believe this new system will not encourage recycling, explaining that they already do their best to recycle what they can yet their bins are still full. However, some have written that they believe it will help promote recycling.

Aberdeenshire bin proposals: Everything you need to know

Another sad chapter in the Old Mill Inn saga : Owner of former hotel looks to the future as historic premises burns down

Updated: February 22, 2021, 8:52 pm © DCT Media Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up The co-owner of the Old Mill Inn hotel has described the fire that tore through the premises as “another sad chapter” for the site. Twenty firefighters were called out to South Deeside Road in Maryculter this afternoon after a blaze broke out at the historic former pub and hotel. Four appliances and a height vehicle were used to extinguish the fire, with crews spending about three hours on-scene. Continue Reading Start your 1 month free trial today to access premium content, including expert opinion and insight as well as special investigations, just for our subscribers!Subscribe

Go-ahead given to north-east community garden plans

Go-ahead given to north-east community garden plans © Hyve Architects Plans to create a community garden in a north-east town have been approved by councillors. The Kincardine and Mearns area committee met this week to discuss proposals submitted to turn part of land on Market Square in Stonehaven into a public space. Councillors on the committee approved the plans six votes to five against. To be called the Phoenix Community Garden, it has been brought forward by the Stonehaven Business Association. It’s hoped it will be an attractive space for people to meet and enjoy, and bring a bit of greenery into the town square, creating a focal point.

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