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New £1.5m housing plan for former Ellon Academy site

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-1-5m-housing-plan-for-former-ellon-academy-site

Aberdeenshire Council has launched £1.5million plans to build new housing on the site of the former Ellon Academy.

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Tory council leaders not against power deals with Reform

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tory-council-leaders-not-against-power-deals-with-reform

Tory leaders in councils where the party could form a majority with Reform UK have said they are open to reaching an agreement to govern alongside the rival party.

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DNV report backs up Transition Taskforce findings and calls for cross-border North Sea collaboration

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dnv-report-backs-up-transition-taskforce-findings-and-calls-for-cross-border-north-sea-collaboration

A new DNV report on the future of the North Sea has called for greater cross-border collaboration and supported the findings of the North Sea Transition Taskforce's publication last week.

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Markets soar as Trump pauses tariff trade war

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/markets-soar-as-trump-pauses-tariff-trade-war

Global markets have rebounded dramatically as Donald Trump said he would suspend steep tariffs for most countries, and instead impose a 10% import tax rate.

60 senior business leaders sign up to sleep under the stars

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/60-senior-business-leaders-sign-up-to-sleep-under-the-stars

Senior business leaders across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have signed up with leading homelessness charity CEO Sleepout UK to participate in its first ever event taking place in Scotland.

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Market Watch: Tesco profits up but dip forecast as competition 'intensifies'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-tesco-profits-up-but-dip-forecast-as-competition-intensifies

Tesco has reported a rise in group adjusted operating profits for 2024/25 - to £3.128billion - but warns those profits are expected to slip this year.

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Competence beyond certification: Shaping a true safety culture in hazardous environments

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/competence-beyond-certification-shaping-a-true-safety-culture-in-hazardous-environments

For organisations operating in high-risk industries, demonstrating competence in hazardous environments is crucial to ensuring safe and efficient operations.

OpenGraph Image for Time running out to enter the Run Garioch NFU Mutual 10K – and win the brand-new ‘Chamber Cup’

Time running out to enter the Run Garioch NFU Mutual 10K – and win the brand-new ‘Chamber Cup’

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/time-running-out-to-enter-the-run-garioch-nfu-mutual-10k-and-win-the-brand-new-chamber-cup

Runners from AGCC member businesses hoping to enter a team in Run Garioch’s NFU Mutual 10K for a chance to win the new ‘Chamber Cup’ are urged to sign up now.

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Hop into Easter with Mercure Caledonian Hotel’s Easter Afternoon Tea

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hop-into-easter-with-mercure-caledonian-hotels-easter-afternoon-tea

Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel is pleased to offer a special Easter Afternoon Tea this Easter weekend Friday 18th – Sunday 20th April 2025.

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Torry Spring Gathering: A celebration of culture, connection, and community

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/torry-spring-gathering-a-celebration-of-culture-connection-and-community

On Saturday, 29th March, the vibrant community of Torry came alive in a truly magical way as Touch of Love Outreach hosted the Torry Spring Gathering at the Greyhope Community Hub.

OpenGraph Image for COMET launches “The Risk Factor” podcast: Episode one now live

COMET launches “The Risk Factor” podcast: Episode one now live

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/comet-launches-the-risk-factor-podcast-episode-one-now-live

COMET is proud to announce the launch of The Risk Factor, a new podcast series that explores the people, stories, and thinking behind better investigations and risk intelligence in high-hazard industries.

OpenGraph Image for AM Sci Tech seals further deal at Aberdeen Energy Park

AM Sci Tech seals further deal at Aberdeen Energy Park

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/am-sci-tech-seals-further-deal-at-aberdeen-energy-park

AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings, the owner of Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks, has welcomed a further new occupier to the Energy Park in Bridge of Don.