Aberdeenshire Council has announced a project to improve council offices in Banff.

The £1.75 million scheme, which is to begin on 27 July, is bringing several council teams together in the newly refurbished Banff Town House on Low Street.

A Customer Service Point has been developed to provide face-to-face support and guidance to local residents.

The project is part of the council's corporate asset management plan, supported by the authority's workSPACE strategy.

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The construction and refurbishment work was undertaken by Morrison Construction.

The scheme has involved upgrades to Seafield House, along with works to 2 Carmelite Street/38 Low Street and the Town House.

Offices at 32 Low Street and St Leonards have also been upgraded creating an office for infrastructure services staff.

Councillor Martin Kitts-Hayes said: "This has been a fairly ambitious project to make sure we’re making the best use of our council offices and to help customers access services in a consistent and convenient manner.

"It has been developed in a way that aims to encourage custom in the town centre and support wider regeneration of the town."

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