Torphins Community Council

02/04/2026

Additional 202 service at Easter

30/03/2026

04/03/2026

Aberdeenshire Council media release confirming changes to burial arrangements in Aberdeenshire, following new Scottish Government regulations which have come into force.
The changes arise from the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024, which introduce new rules on the duration and extension of rights of burial.
These provisions apply only to burial rights purchased on or after March 1, 2026 and will not affect existing burial rights. Under the new legislation, a right of burial will now last for 25 years from the date it is granted – and not the 40 years currently observed in Aberdeenshire.
The article is available online:

New burial rules take effect in Aberdeenshire  Aberdeenshire Council is advising residents of changes to burial arrangements, following new Scottish Government regulations which have come into force. The changes arise from the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6 and Transit...

04/03/2026

Aberdeenshire Council media release highlighting an important step towards the production of the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2029 and how people can get involved.
Residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to give their views on the Aberdeenshire Development Plan Scheme participation statement which sets out the anticipated timetable. The consultation runs until Friday, April 10 with the results being presented to the council’s Infrastructure Services Committee for consideration in May.
The article is available online:

Consultation launched on Development Plan Scheme 2026 participation statement North-east residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to give their views on the Aberdeenshire Development Plan Scheme participation statement.  The document sets out the anticipated timetable for the...

27/02/2026

18/02/2026

Aberdeenshire Council’s Energy Development Charter has been created to guide developers of large-scale energy projects on how they can increase positive impacts for communities and local economies.
Media Release:
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/2026/feb/energy-development-charter-launched-to-ensure-aberdeenshire-benefits-from-major-energy-projects
Energy Development Charter:
https://publications.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/community-wealth-building-strategy-and-energy-charter

Energy Development Charter launched to ensure Aberdeenshire benefits from major energy projects Aberdeenshire Council has launched a new Energy Development Charter which has been created to guide developers of large-scale energy projects on how they can increase positive impacts for communities and....

16/02/2026

Aberdeenshire Council News Centre:
Current challenges impacting road network
Link below:

Current challenges impacting road network Since January 1st, Aberdeenshire has experienced some of the most challenging winter weather conditions seen in recent years.  The start of 2026 brought nearly two weeks of severe snow across the whole of Aberdeenshire, with depths of up to 52cm recorded ev...

12/02/2026

ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS ON CALL FOR IDEAS FOR Local Development Plan
Aberdeenshire Council launched a Call for Ideas on 16 July 2025. The Call for Ideas provides an opportunity for communities, stakeholders, and partners to share their ideas which will help to inform the preparation of the next Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan.
An additional series of engagement sessions on the Call for Ideas has been arranged to be held in various libraries across Aberdeenshire between 17 February 2026 and 27 February 2026 - please see the Table for exact dates, times and locations of these sessions.
Planning Officers from the Local Development Plan Team and/or the Place, Information and Delivery Team will be available at these sessions to provide information on and help with any queries relating to the Call for Ideas ahead of the consultation closing on the 16 March 2026.

05/02/2026

TCC meeting 5th February 2026 at 7:30 pm at Learney Hall. All welcome.