Summary of press releases - January 2012

 

Summary of press releases - January 2012

Last updated | 04/01/2012

Multi-million pound investment Council housing stock| 03/02/2012

A multi-million pound programme of improvement works to Council housing stock in Perth and Kinross is to be carried out over the next five years.

Crieff Recycling Centre returns to normal opening hours| 31/01/2012

The very recently redeveloped Crieff Recycling Centre will, from Wednesday 1 February 2012, revert to normal opening hours of Monday to Friday 9.00am to 7.00pm and Saturday & Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Beginners' computer classes start next month at Strathearn Community Campus| 31/01/2012

Adults in the Strathearn area looking to learn basic computing skills can, from late February 2012, take part in beginners' classes at the Strathearn Community Campus in Crieff.

Information session for Council election candidates| 30/01/2012

David K Thomson Award for 2011 presented| 28/01/2012

On behalf of the David K Thomson Award Trustees, Provost John Hulbert presented the Award for 2011 to Perthshire Brass on Friday 27 January 2012.

Positive inspection for support service preparing young people for independent living| 27/01/2012

Perth & Kinross Council through its Wellbank House facility in Perth provides support to young people who have homelessness issues, to equip them with the skills, experience and emotional resilience to live more independently.

Taster session for people interested in gaining housing qualification| 27/01/2012

Perth and Kinross residents are invited to come along to a ‘taster day’ to find out more about training opportunities to gain a nationally recognised housing qualification.

Local licensees nominated for national Best Bar None Awards| 27/01/2012

Three Perth licensed premises have been nominated in the 2nd National Best Bar None Scotland Awards taking place next month.

Update on transformation of services for older people| 27/01/2012

An update on the work being done to transform services for older people in Perth and Kinross will be given to Housing and Health Committee on Wednesday 1st February.

Funding details of new house building project unveiled| 27/01/2012

Details of funding arrangements for the building of 39 new affordable houses by Perth & Kinross Council will be outlined to the Housing and Health Committee on Wednesday 1st February.